New Grower soil/CFL cabinet grow; 2 fem auto widow cheese

[Jenny1400n]

That's where I'm unclear, Autodude. I'm only running 9500 lumens. Read somewhere (I think) that between 2000 and 5000 lumen per square foot is good. Does that sound right?

 

[Autodude]

Yeah that sounds right i too have read that somewhere lol, just Try and control light leaks and make sure ur surfaces and smooth and highly reflective to get the most out ur cfls. Also Try and have them on there side so u get the most out ur bulbs i do believe most of the light comes from the sides of the bulbs. Dont quote me on that one through lol.

 

[supernaan]

That's where I'm unclear, Autodude. I'm only running 9500 lumens. Read somewhere (I think) that between 2000 and 5000 lumen per square foot is good. Does that sound right?

Download Light-o-meter if you have an Android device and place your phone/tablet directly under the lights. You'll get a better idea of what kind of lumen output you're getting from those bulbs. Nice grow cab BTW and I've read quite a few successful grows using similar amount of light. All the knowledgeable and friendly guys on here will help you throughout the whole process. Good luck with your grow. Subbed [emoji106]

 

[Jenny1400n]

Thanks, all! Supernann, I saw you mention the light-o-meter on another thread. Tried to find an iPhone equivalent, but nothing (for free anyway). If anybody knows of something that would work, please share :thank:

 

[supernaan]

Thanks, all! Supernann, I saw you mention the light-o-meter on another thread. Tried to find an iPhone equivalent, but nothing (for free anyway). If anybody knows of something that would work, please share :thank:

There should be a few on the Apple store. Just type in light meter or lumen meter. There should be one called Pocket Light Meter.

 

[joshua311]

Welcome to AFN your setup looks great. Good luck with your grow

 

[Jenny1400n]

Hi all! Beginning week two of my 1st grow. Haven't been able to add the 125w 6400k cfl yet. Waiting for reflector to arrive. So shocked that my local grow shop didn't have reflectors that came without bulbs. I've got bulbs coming out my ears!!

Anyway, here are some pics of the girls:

Judy Liza

Liza had a little accident overnight. The temp/humid gauge fell over onto her.She's a little bent, but not broken. Propped her up with that spoon. Should I worry?

Other than that little mishap, things are going ok (I think). Do they appear from the pics to be progressing normally?

All thoughts and opinions are sooo appreciated.

Cheers :tiphat:
Jenny

 

[supernaan]

Hi all! Beginning week two of my 1st grow. Haven't been able to add the 125w 6400k cfl yet. Waiting for reflector to arrive. So shocked that my local grow shop didn't have reflectors that came without bulbs. I've got bulbs coming out my ears!!

Anyway, here are some pics of the girls:
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Judy Liza

Liza had a little accident overnight. The temp/humid gauge fell over onto her.She's a little bent, but not broken. Propped her up with that spoon. Should I worry?

Other than that little mishap, things are going ok (I think). Do they appear from the pics to be progressing normally?

All thoughts and opinions are sooo appreciated.

Cheers :tiphat:
Jenny

Shouldn't be a problem. One of my plants at seedling stage experienced a little stretch and an oscillating fan pushed it over completely. Propped it back up using a makeshift Y shaped crutch using toothpicks. Kept on growing and now its as strong as an Ox.

 

[Jenny1400n]

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Supernann. Unfortunately, another problem has arisen with that same plant.

Anyone - PLEASE HELP! Her leaves are curling:


(Those 2 center pics are duplicates and none of them are very good )

My concerns are the soil is too acidic or I let them get too dry. Watered them both really well for the first time and the runoff was in the ~5 ish range.

Any thoughts? I don't want my baby to suffer!!!

Thanks so much,
Jenny

 

[supernaan]

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Supernann. Unfortunately, another problem has arisen with that same plant.

Anyone - PLEASE HELP! Her leaves are curling:
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(Those 2 center pics are duplicates and none of them are very good )

My concerns are the soil is too acidic or I let them get too dry. Watered them both really well for the first time and the runoff was in the ~5 ish range.

Any thoughts? I don't want my baby to suffer!!!

Thanks so much,
Jenny

Possibly heat and low humidity problem. Stick a tray of water by a fan in the cab and the humidity quickly rises. They'll keep on growing but eventually the leaf curling goes away on new growth.