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By Photosynthesis In Marijuana Plants ,30 Jul 2015[…] The more leaves your cannabis plant has, the more light energy it is able to receive, therefore it will be a greater powerhouse generating more energy. The thing is your plants don’t just take any source of light. A […]Read More
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By Stop Powdery Mildew On Marijuana Plants Now! ,03 Aug 2015[…] a milk spray preventatively by spraying it on your plants every ten days, but only when the sun (or artificial light) is shining brightly. This is a common method for all gardeners to use on their […]
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By Stop Root Rot On Marijuana Plants Now! ,03 Aug 2015[…] water and roots – it will heat it up too much, and that in combination with the extra light provides a great place for bad bacteria to grow. You can also prevent bad bacteria from getting […]
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By Electrical Safety Guide For Indoor Marijuana Growing ,24 Aug 2015[…] Read the article Best Grow Lights to make sure you use the right […]
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By Chlorophyll And Marijuana Grow Lights ,24 Aug 2015[…] very little heat, which means you don’t need to worry about overheating your grow room if you use LED lights. It also further reduces your reliance on ventilation and fans, adding even deeper energy savings. […]
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By Peter newbie ,28 Aug 2015Robert Have you used or do you know anyone using the new Dimlux expert series 1000 watt double ended bulb lights ,if so what is your thoughts on them and how do you set them up . My hydro shop […]Read More
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By latewood ,02 Sep 2015Honestly, As a new grower; You probably should invest in digital switchable ballasts. 120-200 bucks for an entire (400-600 watt) system including MH and HPS lamps, hangers, and hood. Everything you need. You can but 2 or 3.
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By Brock ,21 Jul 2016Can you suggest a model/mfg for the beginner... Something online or Amazon?
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By latewood.ILGM ,22 Jul 2016Have you looked in the Official buyers guide at the ILGM grow support forum. I have placed links to these products on Amazon, for you to choose from.
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By latewood.ILGM ,31 Aug 2016Brock, I suggest an Ipower system. Ipower digital systems come complete with all you need. Available on Amazon.
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By Ron Clark ,10 Feb 2017Solistek matrix ballast se,de switchable from 600 , 1125 watts
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By chris ,18 Sep 2017im using the Ipower 600watt dimmable and switchable digital ballast and its a complete combo for around $250 or under shipped to your door, i like it as the ballast stays very cool and has its own fan built in, […]Read More
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By What Do Marijuana Plants Need? ,18 Sep 2015[…] lamp to replace the life-giving light of the sun. If you’re an indoor grower, consider using a HPS. This will give you a more accurate spectrum of light, which is very important for […]
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By Growing Medical Marijuana Indoors ,18 Sep 2015[…] gardeners prefer to use fluorescent or compact fluorescent lights, but most gardeners gravitate toward 400-, 600-, or 1000-watt high pressure sodium lamps that can […]
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By When And How To Transplant Marijuana Plants ,08 Oct 2015[…] hitting your plant with intense light in the first one or two days directly after the […]
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By Pat ,15 Oct 2015I was just re-reading your paper on lighting and I wonder, since this article was written on 18 June, 2012 if you have had any other thoughts on LED''s since they have greatly improved since that date. I am using […]Read More
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By Darren ,10 Feb 2017Robert, I am a new grower and I am researching and experimenting as I go. I am currently using the via par spectra 600 which has built-in fans and lighting for all stages. It suggested in the pamphlets that I […]Read More
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By Lynn Nichols ,23 Feb 2017The seeds my Son bought me from here came up immediately. I am so impressed.
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By How to Grow Huge Marijuana Buds | WeedMeme ,25 Oct 2015[…] The buds themselves should have direct exposure to the light for best results. Read more about Marijuana grow lights if you’re growing […]
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By How to Grow Huge Marijuana Buds ,26 Oct 2015[…] The buds themselves should have direct exposure to the light for best results. Read more about Marijuana grow lights if you’re growing […]
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By Kentucky Weed Radio | How to Grow Huge Marijuana Buds ,26 Oct 2015[…] The buds themselves should have direct exposure to the light for best results. Read more about Marijuana grow lights if you’re growing […]
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By How To Grow Huge Marijuana Buds – 7 Tips ,09 Nov 2015[…] The buds themselves should have direct exposure to the light for best results. Read more about Marijuana grow lights if you’re growing […]
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By Stop Phosphorus Deficiencies In Marijuana Plants Now! ,10 Nov 2015[…] only the parts getting hit by immediate, direct light are affected (purple, red, or yellow leaves), while the rest of the plant remains healthy and normal […]
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By Terri Bumbarger ,09 Mar 2016Hi! This site is wonderful. Growing white widow autoflower. My question is this: I understand that as soon as the plant emerges it emerges in the flowering stage. Therefore, what is the best light for an autoflower light. Just growing […]Read More
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By Beanz vega ,22 Mar 2016I dont think you need a light schedule , it aready comes modified to flower on any light schedule,but 12-12is the ideal light schedule!!
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By diesel ,29 Nov 2016In a closet space of 3x7x8 thinking of using 8-23 watt cfl and two t5 fixure in each corner using t5 54 watt is this a bad or good idea or do I need to do something different
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By de man budsaway ,10 Feb 2017I have a box 4.5' tall 3 ' wide 2' thick I run one full spectrum led at 100 watts @35 volts . it runs bright pink . I measure air at 79 to 80 degrees the soil is 82 […]Read More
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By Ron Clark ,10 Feb 201713/11 is the max without flipping them in my opinion
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By MH And HPS Grow Lights For Marijuana ,24 Mar 2016[…] The beauty of HID lights (like MH/HPS lights) is that they are tried and true, having been used by indoor marijuana growers for many years already. We know they produce great results — there is no question about it. […]Read More
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By latewood.ILGM ,22 Jul 2016Autoflowers can be grown insife or outside. Of course; Oudoors in never going to have a light cycle much longer than 14/10 in mid summer. Indoors most growers use 18/6 for autoflowers in order to maximize yield using the longer […]Read More
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By latewood.ILGM ,29 Nov 2016diesel , You will be able to grow successfully with all thjose little lamps. You will have to temper your expectations for yield. Plants will not flourish as well under those l;amps due to lack of light penetration and intensity. […]Read More
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By Joe ,13 Jan 2017What is Distance between light and plant for LED Lights?
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By Fitz ,10 Feb 2017Joe - LEDs are not standardized like other lighting types and therefore vary greatly. The quality of the light and LEDs used as well as the wattage (total true watts, not equivalent wattage) and the angle of the lens (90° […]Read More
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By lilchange ,22 Sep 2017Got a question ? Can you veg clones under double ended lite set at 625 watts.
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By latewood_ILGM ,28 Sep 2017lilchange, Yes you can as long as the lamp is 4-6 feet above seedlings. It is not recommended. You would be better off investing in a nice T5 lamp system for early veg. Once they are a foot tall, they […]Read More
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By Anthony ,07 Nov 2017thanks for your sharing
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By jonny72 ,19 Nov 2017Can anyone help with a few seeds.
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By chris ,08 Dec 2017ILGM - what are your thoughts on the INDA-GRO PRO-420 light and a set up using the INDA-GRO 420 light in conjunction with a full spectrum LED light
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By pouya ,01 May 2018hello . i wanted to now that is a 400w mh(for vegitat) and a 400w hps(for flowerin) is ideal for a 200cmx80cmx300cm place or its low . im very confiusd pls help
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By latewood_ILGMl ,04 May 201878"x32"x10' Is this right? Or; Is there a typo in your cm? What you posted would be 6-1/2 feet by 2-1/2 feet by 10 feet tall. Never saw a tent like this. 1 400 for veg would cover a 3' […]Read More
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By pouya ,04 May 2018its a Balcony i coverd it with plastik and foil . the length is 200cm(2meter) the width 80cm and the hight 300cm . what does footprint mean in lamps ? many thanks for the reply
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By pouya ,04 May 2018what about flowering time ? doesn't have difference in the watt ?
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By latewood_ILGM ,19 Jul 2018Footprint = the imprint of the light on the floor or at canopy height. i.e. Where the light shines as opposed to beyond the hood where the light gets cut off from direct light
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By pouya ,04 May 2018its a Balcony :) i coverd it with plastik and foil . the length is 200cm(2meter) the width 80cm and the hight 300cm . many thanks for the reply
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By Dan ,18 Jul 2018Second week in flower phase and my plants have grown up into my light which can not go up any higher in the tent. Should I top them off or tie them down?
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By latewood_ILGM ,19 Jul 2018Tie or break them. I suggest you join our forum. The blog is not set up to do continued grow support :) See you there
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By Arthur ,07 Mar 2019Does both the vent pipes for air in and exhaust need to vent outDoors ?
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By Alan ,04 Apr 2019Is it harmful to use spray milk water on flowering to keep mold at bay ?
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By John ,20 Jul 2019Newbie here.....can you grow from seed to harvest an indoor fem autoflower (WW) with just one kind of light and still get good results?
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By latewood ILGM ,05 Aug 2019Arthur, The acidic nature of milk will help you contain powdery midew. Mold thrives in an acidic environment. On house mold I spray a baking soda mixture and it dies over night but, this would not be recommended for Cannabis […]Read More
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By latewood ILGM ,05 Aug 2019Sorry Arthur, the above post was meant for Alan.
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By latewood ILGM ,05 Aug 2019Arthur, It depends on your grow area. I Suggest You Go Here: Support.Ilovegrowingmarijuana.Com Our Members And Staff Can Help Give You Informed Advice. We Have A Lot Of Topics That You Can Research.
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By latewood ILGM ,05 Aug 2019John, Yes No Idea What You Are Asking. Perhaps Go Here And Share You Thoughts: Support.Ilovegrowingmarijuana.Com
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By Shawn ,06 Aug 2019What Kind of kind of light would you suggest for growing in a small 3ftx5ft closet. I want to use a LED that i can switch from veg to flower.Only going to have two plants in there.
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By Harry ,19 Nov 2019I use led light 45o viperspecter low heat low cost. Veg/ Flower switchs. 3yrs no failures. 130.00 dollars amazon
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By Chris ,11 Jan 2020I tried down loading the pdf but it won't let me
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By Marty ,18 Jun 2020Very informative...very nicely done..ty
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By James ,24 Jun 2020I have a 32" x 60" x 80" indoor grow kit. Is a 600 watt LED light sufficient for growing cannabis?
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By J ,14 Aug 2020I don’t see anything about cmh? Iruna 630 and 600wr vispectra In middle and a 315 cmh woth on plant under that one well 7 plants total in a 12/8 room.
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By ROBERT ,16 Nov 2020thoughs on GIIXER 1000 WATT GROW LIGHT..
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By ROBERT ,16 Nov 2020AND WOULD TWO BE TO MANY FOR A 36X36X72 GROW TENT..
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By Rachel Largey ,21 Nov 2020Can you use both lights blossoms for your growing pot inside
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By Juan ,02 Dec 2020How good or bad are my Mars Hydro lights 300 watts
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By Alan ,25 Dec 2020How far for cmh 315 watt
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By DeAva ,01 Mar 2021I have a set of flexible grow lights red and blue. For Hydroponic Indoor growing. Do you think they would work well for growing marijuana??