How far should clones be from light?

With clones, they will need intense light to begin. Depending on the power of the light and maturity of the plants, this could vary quite a bit between 14-36 inches from the top of the plant canopy.

How much light should Fresh clones get?

During the vegetative cycle, a plant is doing the majority of its root and foliage growth and should be receiving roughly 18 hours of light and 6 hours of darkness each day. If clones are not kept in the vegetative grow state long enough this can cause something called pre-flowering.

Should I put my clones under light?

Clones need plenty of light to root and grow, but that light needs to be less intense than what you'll use once it's transplanted. T5 and CFL grow lights can offer your clones the vegging (blue) spectrum they need without the intensity that could take it out.

How many hours of light is best for clones?

The light cycle for clones is best handled at 18 hours on, 6 hours off. In some cases growers use a 24 hour light cycle during cloning.

How do you tell if grow light is too close?

The first signs look like thin outlines on the outside of the leaves, so if you catch this quickly you will have a chance to avoid further damage. If some of the leaves start curling up, it might also be a sign that the plant is too close to the light. Good ventilation usually also helps with this issue.

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What happens if grow light is too close?

Moving the grow light closer will increase the light intensity which can maximize photosynthesis. However, if the grow lights are too close above plants, they can cause wider, more sprawling growth or can even damage the plant. Plants require different levels of light depending on each stage of growth.

Can a grow light be too strong?

To put it bluntly, yes, too much light can eventually kill your plant. The light intensity can produces increasingly severe damage to your plant to the point where it dies. It can also dry out the plant to the point where it no longer has the water it needs for growth and photosynthesis.

How often should I mist my clones?

You shouldn't need to spray your clones with water, but if you feel more comfortable doing so, don't overwater. Spray just enough, once every three days to keep the humidity. Clones need a very specific amount of light and nutrients because they are so sensitive.

Should clones be under 24 hrs of light?

KindPeoples clones are exposed and acclimated to a 24-hour light cycle. If you wish to keep the clone in its vegetative state, keep the clone under a minimum of 18 hours of light. You can safely taper the light exposure from 24 to 18 over a few days. Less than 18 hours of light can/will trigger the flowering response.

How long do you keep Dome on clones?

After about 9-12 days of the gradual drying out of the atmosphere, the plant cuttings shouldn't need the dome at all. Throughout the entire time that you're rooting the cuttings, you have to maintain consistent moisture in the starter plugs. They should never completely dry out.

How often do you water clones?

Every day for one week, fill your water bottle. You will not see any growth of roots in your clone in the first week of its life following transplant.

Why are my clones droopy?

Proper Light

Over-lighting a fresh cutting can easily cause it to droop and stress. We are trying to minimize water transpiration from the leaves once the cutting has been made, so soft light is preferred for this process.

What color light is best for clones?

The best lights for growing cannabis clones are heavy in the blue light spectra. That's because blue light gives plants vital energy that is transferred into root growth.

How do I know if my clones are healthy?

A strong, well-established clone should show visible signs of growth such as sturdy leaves and new growth at the nodes. The new leaves will be a bright green color but may get darker as the leaves mature.

Can you put clones in the sun?

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Finding a good place for them to experience the outdoors is crucial. You want to ensure that they are not completely exposed to the direct sun. In the shade or dappled sunlight, under a shade cloth or some other kind of sun protection is recommended.

Do clones need air flow?

You need air circulation to build humidity. Most customers will cut a hole in the top of the 6 & 3 inch domes, the 7 inch dome has vents built in.

How far away should grow light be from plants?

In general, you'll want to hang your light no more than 12" away from your plants. - Remember: after 12" fluorescent lighting loses its power, so make sure you don't raise it any more than 12" above your canopy otherwise your plants aren't getting light energy.

How far should a 100 watt LED light be from plants?

A general rule is that LED lights should be about 12-30 inches from the top of your plant.

Are grow lights just LED lights?

What's the difference between LED lights and LED grow lights? Standard LED lights only provide illumination while LED grow lights have a wider spectrum of both blue and red light that promote vegetative growth and flowering, respectively.

How far should 1000 watt LED light be from plants?

The General Rule

For example, LED lights of 1000 watts are recommended to be placed 36 inches away from the plants. The lights can be lowered to 24 inches during the vegetative stage of the plant, and to 18 inches during the blooming or flowering stages.

What does light stress look like?

Low light stress causes symptoms such as poor leaf growth, yellowing and dropping of leaves, long stems, and a dull green color. A plant suffering from low light stress will often lean toward the closest source of light (like a window), too.

How far away should a grow light be from seedlings?

Different plants have different light intensity needs, but most seedlings grown for the garden will need higher intensity light to flourish. In general, the leaves should be about 2 - 4 inches away from the light source (assuming use of a fluorescent bulb – see below).