First-time Closet CFL Grow

Hey - I just started a closet grow. Took pictures of the operation yesterday, day 2, and all 4 beauties have already sprouted. Using 12*23watt CFLs and a 300w CFL as the primary light for now, but have already ordered a HPS that will be the primary light soon. The temp stays at about 84 deg with the lights on, 74 degrees off (20/4 cycle). I rotate the temporary pots every morning to keep things on an even playing field, and the 4 small fans run constantly. They'll be in the bins in a couple weeks. Let me know what you think!!

That looks like it will work well for now. I would have used a single smaller CFL with a 8.5" reflector with clamp. Like a shop lamp. until they get about 10" tall, this way you can keep a light about 2" away from each plant, and save on electricity.

Cool. None of the lights are more than 4-5" away from a plant, though the 2 spots in the center get a bit more light than the outside spots (Daily rotation is key). I also had to move a couple lights out of the way to get the picture so it's a lot brighter in there than it seems. Thanks!

Yoooooo. Day 4 (Night 4, really). Picture of the 4-plant row again, and 1 of the sprouts. Tell me what you think!

looks good. i am also waiting for my girls to get bigger, its a bubbler hydro start and its doing really well. also playing with a little clone from another plant in flower, just for the hell of it, wanted to see if it would work. the first pict is 3 days, the second is 5 days

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How cute. LOL. Im just kidding. It means subscribed. I want to see how your grow progresses.

Wow I'm a NEWBLET haha. Thanks tho, I can use all the help I can get. By the way, the strains are 2*Strawberry Cough, 1*Bubba Kush, 1*Super Lemon Haze

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Haha, OK - day 6 pictures of each sprout are below. They're all about 1" tall or a little taller already. The temperature stays at roughly 86 degrees with the lights on, so I plan on getting a large box fan this weekend to use for exhuasting the hot air out of the closet. Other than that, no problems, no issues, no worries.....yet. Tell me what you think!

lookin good.

Plants are looking fine, but I have a question. The fans I use vibrate a good bit - if the plants are shaking because of it, is that bad? I know a small breeze is good for strengthening the stems but I don't know about this.

Unless its shaking violently I wouldnt worry about it.

Cool. Not shakin TOO bad, just enough to notice it if you're lookin at em. Got the high velocity fan, tried using it to exhaust the air and it went UP to about 89 degrees, so now i just have all 5 fans facing the plants/lights (inward), and its at about 86.

Heres how I got my fans setup right now. The oscillating is on high facing my plants directly. Check out my sig to see how thick my stem is (something about that doesnt sound right).

Notice both fans are facing the same way to promote better airflow. That box fan should work well with the fans you already have. I still have to keep my door open for the time being. Saving up for a decent exhaust system.

Word, appreciate the pictures - ur buds are lookin real nice. Here's a couple pics of how the fans are setup now. Since I changed it it's been at a steady 84-85 degrees, way better.

High...I mean hi, to all you out there in grow land I am new to growing and I have a few differnt strains started the first is white rino the bottom true leaves are turning yellow and it is growning way slow can anyone tell me if the leaves are turning yellow because it needs fert? also is tap water safe to use on the 'BABYS" and one more thing whats the ideal temp? what is too hot my grow room is indoors.
thanks.
sweetmj

Good luck, my seedlings are doing good also.

As far as I've seen, people like to keep their plants at anywhere from 75 to 85 degrees.

Pulling up a chair...lookin good..