Indoor Wind Question

[dave1]

Hi guys im a total newbe and have just starting growing my first plant.

at the moment it is about 20 days from seed and im keeping it in a 55x55x150cm box with a 125w CLF (i will b moving to a 300w for Flowering)

Everything looks good so far but i haven't yet installed my fans within the box.
at the moment iv just left a 5" hole where the fan is suppose to be and occasionally just open the door to it slightly..

is this okay for now until i put the fan in or does the circulation of air and wind have major effects on growth and health of plant.

 

[wwwillie]

Hey and Welcome!!
You came to the right place for answers, I'm a bit of a newb so cannot tell you exactly why, but every grow picture I have seen has a circulation fan. I think it is very important, it keeps fresh air around the plant, avoids hot spots, strengthens the stem, and more I am sure. It was one of the first things I purchased.
Good luck and happy growing :karma Cloud:

 

[CGR]

Welcome Dave1..."seasonal12 ... and yes it's all relative to a good grow environment ,we try to mimic mother Nature best we can try to keep a little air moving across them until you get the fan , it doesn't have to be strong just movement...once again"MC5" welcome to the Family

 

[GoAuto6]

Would you like to make this your home thread, all we'd have to do is change your title.

 

[breederj]

Some air movement would be good.

 

[faded187]

if you don't put air on her she grow tall and fall over.............yes air movement very important

 

[Phil Dunphy]

Air blowing on her will strengthen the stem, also helps dissipate the odor, moves the bugs along their way, etc.

 

[GoAuto6]

the reason for a calm breeze is plants breath Co2 through there leaves. they only process the smallest amount around the leaves I'll have to look up the exact distance so by having a breeze you replenish the Co2 and photo synthesis can continue on its merry way....

 

[dave1]

Thanks guys for all the advice, really is appreciated