lighting for sprouting

[ctrain18]

I have some northern lights seeds that just sprouted and I just started the light cycle at 16 on 8 off. this is my first grow so I was wondering how far my lights should be from them so I dont harm them. I have 4 plants under a 400 w MH light

 

[Disco94]

People I know have had problems starting the seeds on MH or HPS. I suggest buying a small Flouro to start seedlings. I have a 4 ft Flouro and it was only $10 at Home Depot and it works great for seedlings

 

[papabeach1]

yup cfls will be great..to start with the seeding too..

 

[Dexter]

IMO 2-3 feet away and slowly lower as it grows. After approx the 5th node get it as close as possible.

Leave the CFL's in your ceiling

Dexter

 

[Dexter]

oh... and change your light cycle to 24/0 , 20/4 or 16/6.
I start seedlings with 24/0

 

[Melissa]

16/6 did you mean 18/6 ?
if you have mh i would stay with it instead of buying floros ,,,keep them a couple of feet away,,then slowly lower them down and just watch the tips dont burn ,,,and plenty of ventalation,,,good luck :48: