Is it too early for light

GG504 · Nov 16, 2019

My seedlings poped out of plugs it 4 days since I placed seed in plug. I just put them under 4ft 8 t5 lights 5 to 6 inches away from top on plant. Is it still too early for light and if not how much light a day can I give plants

Mitchician · Nov 16, 2019

It's never too early for light, and most people start them off on 18 hours a day. Your distance is good.

GG504 · Nov 16, 2019

Mitchician said:
It's never too early for light, and most people start them off on 18 hours a day. Your distance is good.

I have a probe in tray my temp is 85f I think that’s too hot I have two fans blowing and n humidifier on to try n bring down temps to at least 75 leg if I can but I may need to raise lights up some

tslonige · Nov 16, 2019

When they sprout, yours have, turn on them lights.

Mitchician · Nov 16, 2019

Just take out the 6 bulbs that aren't over your plants and save some power. That's a lot of wasted light.
Even 1x23w CFL or equivalent LED would be enough for them at this stage. Even with 2 fluoro bars on you're wasting a large percentage of light, especially with your seeds in that configuration. I think you should have put them in a straight line and put them under the middle of two T5's and taken the rest out, then add them back in as the plants grow.

GG504 · Nov 16, 2019

tslonige said:
When they sprout, yours have, turn on them lights.

Lights is on

GG504 · Nov 16, 2019

Mitchician said:
Just take out the 4 bulbs that aren't over your plants and save some power. That's a lot of wasted light.
Even 1x23w CFL or equivalent LED would be enough for them at this stage.

Even though it’s not directly above would it benefit from getting light from sides

Mitchician · Nov 16, 2019

GG504 said:
Even though it’s not directly above would it benefit from getting light from sides

I just edited my message to say 6 bulbs instead of 4.. You only need 2 right now if you put your seedlings in a straight line.

GG504 · Nov 16, 2019

Mitchician said:
I just edited my message to say 6 bulbs instead of 4.. You only need 2 right now if you put your seedlings in a straight line.

Ok will do thanks hopefully if lower temps

Mitchician · Nov 16, 2019

It should do because you're removing 75% of the heat source.

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