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Berlin,mi.(zuhlke2@hotmail.com)

I am using 4 ft. floresant grow lights. What would be the recomended amount of hours per day to leave the lights on.Any recomendations will be appreciated.

4/28/2005 9:11:32 PM

Addison IL.

I have mine under grow lights to and was told to lower them as my plants are a little leggy I leave mine on four 16 hours a day but its always a bonus when you can do more or so Im told these are just things I have heard Im a newbie so research and asking alot of queations helps and have fun
curvy1

4/28/2005 9:23:42 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

I'm using grow lights for the first time this year and got great advice from some very experienced growers. Have a look at http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=114834

Glenn

4/28/2005 10:19:41 PM

ipswich, ma usa

I have been using the same 4 foot lights for years now. Once the seed breaks the soil I put the light about one inch above it and leave it on 24/7. As the plant grows I raise the light. You only want the plants in a pot for a week or so anyways so once its open and the first true leaf is seen get it outside. If you follow these rules you wont have time to get the plant leggy. As a side note I have never burned the leaves either by this method.

John (5150)

4/29/2005 8:58:45 AM

Eveleth MN

I leave my light on for 16 hours off for 8 whenever possible. I noticed the seedlings grew the most in the dark.

4/29/2005 10:51:29 AM