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Grow QuestionsLight type and distance from freshly sprouted seedling

Light type and distance from freshly sprouted seedling

BlazingSaddlesstarted grow question 4 years ago

What is preferred for a seedling that has just sprouted. A 23W CFL and at what distance or a 300 W led grow light and at what distance? In a closet that is 3X2 ft. Thanks

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DoctorGreenThumbanswered grow question 4 years ago

Keep the 23 w cfl 3 inches away from the baby seedling. Best of luck with the grow.

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Abadakor53answered grow question 4 years ago

ive put my 23W cfl at 10cm and when it had its 3rd node the light was at 5cm from the plant

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Mrs_Larimaranswered grow question 4 years ago

start with the lights, you are used to... seedlings until day 12or 14 dont have big need in heavy lights, the cfl is the way to go after the first 2-3 weeks think about setting up your LED

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