Seed_Germination light or no light

after the seed cracks and its in the Soil light or no light befor it pops up?

Not hugely important, but I prefer with light at that stage.

it needs light now 17\7 or 24

Light for sure. The light is the only reason that the seed would sprout to begin with. If there was no light why would it sprout?

can i use my air cooled 250 hps at this time yes or no it has a agromax bulb in it is this to much light right now.2x2x4 vented box i have a T8 Fluorescent 2 bulbs 24 inches 18watts each 4200K is this enough light at this time

Go with the HPS right away. Make sure it's a good 2-3 feet away from your plants for the first several days, then begin lowering the light incrementally so it's as close as possible without burning them. Use your hand to check for heat.

itzCESAR* said:

Light for sure. The light is the only reason that the seed would sprout to begin with. If there was no light why would it sprout?

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well thats not true cos i do mine in the dark. I believe it goes in search of light. There is no light getting under the soil, otherwise it would just hurt the tap root and kill the seed.

It doesn't matter which way u do it. I prefer dark cos then the light doesn't keep drying my soil up

thanks they poped up the hps is on now

itzCESAR* said:

Light for sure. The light is the only reason that the seed would sprout to begin with. If there was no light why would it sprout?

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thats not true at all, mine popped up with no light every time then i put the light on them, they stretch for the light and thats when they sprout

gamer420 said:

thanks they poped up the hps is on now

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i put mine under hps straight away too but i found they grew a lot better when i switched to 2xtwin 18watt flourescents with cool white n warm white bulbs, i just use my hps for flowering now