Seedling PAR

[GeorgeCloney]

Hi folks,
I just started a new grow of Dr.Feelgoods in my 2x4x5 tent.
The seedlings just sprouted this morning under my 2 new TS1000W's
I've ordered a PAR meter on line to optomise my grow and should get it through the holidays.
My question is, until then I presently have both QB set at their regular intensity and hanging 28 inches above the seedlings.
Advice?
Once I get the PAR meter, what is ideal par for seedlings into early veg.
Happy holidays to all!
GC

 

[MrOldBoy]

Hi folks,
I just started a new grow of Dr.Feelgoods in my 2x4x5 tent.
The seedlings just sprouted this morning under my 2 new TS1000W's
I've ordered a PAR meter on line to optomise my grow and should get it through the holidays.
My question is, until then I presently have both QB set at their regular intensity and hanging 28 inches above the seedlings.
Advice?
Once I get the PAR meter, what is ideal par for seedlings into early veg.
Happy holidays to all!
GC

Good move that meter will prove invaluable......

Right now I have a few seedlings and they started at 250 and have moved up to 300ish range ...... I started my light at 40” above and 50% and actually got some burn with Gold Glue but 24K no problem so I switched locations and all is fine ......

To answer your question there is no specific number as all are different but 250-300 good start and upwards of 750 when in full flower, some strains even higher numbers ......

You can check out the plant here https://www.autoflower.org/threads/24k-strawberry-nugs-gold-glue-los-sip-grow.74902/page-12

GOOD LUCK with the new tool.

 

[Marshydro]

Good move that meter will prove invaluable......

Right now I have a few seedlings and they started at 250 and have moved up to 300ish range ...... I started my light at 40” above and 50% and actually got some burn with Gold Glue but 24K no problem so I switched locations and all is fine ......

To answer your question there is no specific number as all are different but 250-300 good start and upwards of 750 when in full flower, some strains even higher numbers ......

You can check out the plant here https://www.autoflower.org/threads/24k-strawberry-nugs-gold-glue-los-sip-grow.74902/page-12

GOOD LUCK with the new tool.

I think you already helped me answered that question somehow :smoking: Here is something i want to make a plus. The main feature of TS1000 is plug-n-play, you don't have to use a PAR meter to adjust their light power, it's kind of complicated if you did so

The best and simplest way to adjust it is to move the lighting distance.

Recommended Hanging Distance Above Plants

Seedling: 24'' Germination: 24''-30'' Veg: 18''-24'' Flower: 12''-18''

Recommended Lighting Time

Veg: 18/6(on/off) or 20/4(on/off) Flower: 12/12(on/off)


Here is a YouTuber names TheCloneRanger, he grows under TSW2000, which is a bigger version of TS1000, you can check his video for a grow reference

 

[MrOldBoy]

I think you already helped me answered that question somehow :smoking: Here is something i want to make a plus. The main feature of TS1000 is plug-n-play, you don't have to use a PAR meter to adjust their light power, it's kind of complicated if you did so

The best and simplest way to adjust it is to move the lighting distance.

Recommended Hanging Distance Above Plants

Seedling: 24'' Germination: 24''-30'' Veg: 18''-24'' Flower: 12''-18''

Recommended Lighting Time

Veg: 18/6(on/off) or 20/4(on/off) Flower: 12/12(on/off)


Here is a YouTuber names TheCloneRanger, he grows under TSW2000, which is a bigger version of TS1000, you can check his video for a grow reference

Glad you have figured out but ...... Those are general guidelines and good starting points but curious as seedling is closer than germination.

 

[GeorgeCloney]

I have no regrets on getting the PAR meter, it did help me avoid a disaster.
I started my seedlings at 26'' and was getting leaves going pale...was it P deficiency?...too much light?...who knows...
So I toned down the TS 1000's to 100W each (using 2 QB's in my 2x4 tent).
Raised the boards to 30 inches and the plants are doing better.

I do agree that you have to adapt the lights to what ever the plants can sustain.
These boards are very bright.
The problem is , that to keep them at full brilliance and raise them.
The tent is only 5 feet high, and with the fan and filter in the way, I can't go any higher.
So the only other solution to keep the temps down and get a decent PAR is to tone down the boards.

I love my new boards, they just need a little getting use to ( especially during seedling stage).

When I get back home this weekend, I might just put together a height chart vs PAR at full 150W.
Followed by a WATT chart to PAR output.
Many can afford a $20 Watt meter on Amazon, not all can afford a PAR meter.

The information could prove very valuable to members with the TS1000 boards (especially in a 2x4 tent like mine).

Just thinking out load

 

[Marshydro]

I have no regrets on getting the PAR meter, it did help me avoid a disaster.
I started my seedlings at 26'' and was getting leaves going pale...was it P deficiency?...too much light?...who knows...
So I toned down the TS 1000's to 100W each (using 2 QB's in my 2x4 tent).
Raised the boards to 30 inches and the plants are doing better.

I do agree that you have to adapt the lights to what ever the plants can sustain.
These boards are very bright.
The problem is , that to keep them at full brilliance and raise them.
The tent is only 5 feet high, and with the fan and filter in the way, I can't go any higher.
So the only other solution to keep the temps down and get a decent PAR is to tone down the boards.

I love my new boards, they just need a little getting use to ( especially during seedling stage).

When I get back home this weekend, I might just put together a height chart vs PAR at full 150W.
Followed by a WATT chart to PAR output.
Many can afford a $20 Watt meter on Amazon, not all can afford a PAR meter.

The information could prove very valuable to members with the TS1000 boards (especially in a 2x4 tent like mine).

Just thinking out load

Your leaves looks like this？

Looks like burnt, here is an article for your reference: https://www.maximumyield.com/top-10-cannabis-leaf-problems-and-how-to-fix-them/2/5054
Pls check