first cfl grow..need a bit help

korf41

Active Member
decided to try cfl lights.using 3 6500k 150w cfl for autos for dutch passion starryder.they are 40 days old and no signs of flower yet.ı have another 6 starryder under 400w hps they started to flower at 30-32.ı think at 40 days they should start flowering or give me some sign of flowering at least.ı didnt buy the 2700k cfls yet.want learn that 2700k's will trigger the flowering for autos?is that how the cfls work?if cfls are struggle to flower autos ı dont want to waste money on them.thinking to build a cheap 400w hps system.

also found this article from my seedbank drgreenstore page saying use HPS lights with them..thanks for anyhelp

[h=1]AutoFlowering Growing Tips[/h]AutoFlowering Cannabis Growing Tips
Check these tips for your indoor growing of your AUTOFLOWERINGMarijuana seeds, our trials have shown that these plants develop best if you:
• Use no larger than five-litre weed pots.
• Use a photoperiod of 12-14-16 hours of light for faster results (OUR BEST RESULTS WERE OBTAINED WITH 12/12 and 14/10 PHOTOPERIODS). If you leave it at 18 hours, you will have to stop feeding with growth fertiliser after two weeks and force the plant of Marijuana to flower, leaving it in darkness for 24–48 hours and then resuming the photoperiod. In any case, WE DO NOT RECOMMEND USING OUR AUTO-FLOWERING VARIETIES (Dr. Green Seeds) WITH PHOTOPERIODS OF OVER 16 HOURS, AS THE PLANTS WILL TAKE A LONG TIME TO END THE PROCESS, TENDING TO GROW TO A HUGE SIZE AND RISKING GROWING BEYOND THE GROWER’S CONTROL.
• Use high-pressure sodium lamps.
• Good results can also be obtained by switching from a longer photoperiod to a shorter one (for example, reducing from 20 hours to 12–14 hours to stimulate flowering and accelerate the process).



 

SunnyJim

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The spectrum of the light doesn't "trigger flowering." Autos start flowing only when they're ready, irrespective of the lights. When it does start showing signs of sex, that's when you should start adding more 2700K bulbs than 6400k bulbs to your grow environment.

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