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My light is an LED sitting around 8.66inch (22cm) ...
BuddyMcbudface
started grow question 8y ago
My light is an LED sitting around 8.66inch (22cm) above my plants. The light is cool and no excess heat is reaching the plants, but is this still too low?
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Techniques. Defoliation
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Athos
answered grow question 8y ago
Does not seem like it. When the light is too close, the leaves, will curl upward and yours look fine.
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ShaggyGrower
answered grow question 8y ago
LED or HID? You have stated HID at the top but are asking about LED.
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ChillumMafia
answered grow question 8y ago
What power is the LED? Height above the plant depends on the power of the lamp
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