Fluros or str8 under HPS?

[jimbojones5678]

I am interested in hearing peoples opinions and experiences regarding starting seeds under fluros or hps bulbs.

 

I have heard a few people say that fluros give weak stalks and that it's better to throw them straight under a HPS bulb positioned some distance away.

 

I have only ever tried the fluros but wouldn't mind trying it a new way - just don't want to bake my White Russian!

 

I only have a 600W HPS with a china hat - would that be too much?

 

Jimbo

[blacksaint]

jimbo,

 

I sprouted seeds under a 400W HPS no problem in me first grow. Long as you keep the light a healthy distance away, and ya room's not too hot, I can't see a problem with the 600W.

 

Cheers.

Edited March 5, 2007 by blacksaint

[Frazz]

Yea i tend to agree with Bsaint , ive used fluros to kick them off and sometimes ive had a couple 'fall over'

but with me 400w ive had no problems, just keep a healthy distance and they love basking under the hps

 

[SukonmiSkunk]

check out my seeding guide in the propagation section...

 

straight under the hps.. even before they pop...

[stonedstump]

I've sprouted under 2 x 18w fluros plenty of times with no problems. You don't get weak stems just keep the fluro CLOSE to the seedling and have a tiny PC fan running across just to move the warm air away if need be.

 

Never tried MH or HPS but I imagine they would work even better but be careful not to burn your seedling by having it too close.

[bufo marinus]

Either way will work well. Fluoros, try get the light 2 inches(50)mm away to stop stretch.

Heat off a HID will be the main thing to watch out for if using your 600. Expensive to run just for seeds though.

 

Nothing wrong with sitting the seed pots on the kithchen table out of direct sun to crack and sprout, then put under lights.

[jimbojones5678]

I was actually reading your guide just before I posted it Sukonmi Skunk hahaha! Just wanted to hear others opinions on it.

How far away would you place the light for the seeds/seedlings?

 

Jimbo

[Stoney]

well i do abit of both if i have clones going i put them in my humidy crib for a few days then under the hps if i dont have any going i just put them under the hps straight away of maybe outside for a few days if the light is right and then under full light

 

cheerz :Dj: