There is your main problem. That light intensity will likely even be to much for a mature plant in flower only getting 12hrs of light.
I swear to all that is good I am not stalking you. Although I could probably learn all I need by going through your posts. I try to search a question before I ask it. If I can find the answer, why bother anyone. I am doing ok so far winging it with light. Messed up with the original seedling tray light (it was 12ā) because ya know, I forgot the idea was for them to grow. It was fine for 9 plugs in the middle of a tray.
I was too afraid to put them under my PhotonTek X600 pro. I researched lights a bunch and had a budget. They all went over the stated wattage in real life tests and I was purposely trying to stay as low as possible. This one draws pretty close to the stated power, had the added benefit of a cool esthetic (I know, dumb), and is the US version of Lumatekā¦.their trying to remain separate as far as sales, got confusing and earned me a supplemental 100w when they produce theirs in Feb ā22.
So, afraid of the light I bought to grow weed, I went and bought another light to grow weed. Itās an
HLG 65 V2 and it did well for my needs, but once they needed to be separated, that was done and I put them under the PhotonTek at 25% 24ā (I may have started at 36ā and noticed quick it wasnāt enough, I didnāt write it downā¦lesson learned). They were great. I jumped too quick to 50%, saw it quick, dialed it down a bit (have a controller with more control). Then over a few days I raised it to 50%, still at 24ā. They seemed ok the couple days transitioning. Yesterday we talked about my overwatering a couple. This morning, just before lights out, I grabbed a peek and some of them were āprayingā on the top. Not all, just a couple. Now, Iām sure you know Iāve read 100 opinions on what this means. I still donāt know what it means though. lol. Iām going to include their par reading, itās great for when Iām in flower, I know what height will give me 900/1000. I donāt know how any of this works. Is par just halved at 50%? I have a feeling thatās probably not the way it works. I have the chart of what they need at each stage, I have a light that can give it to them. I have a grower who has no idea how to use it.
I would, will, and have considered buying a light meter. Maybe Iāll just rent one, take the plants out, test the thing at all heights and power levels and keep the chart.
I am so over budget itās scary. Iām just not wanting to compromise because this isnāt going to fade out. Iām in this for the long haul. I need to save on my medicine. Iām trying to give myself the best shot. Iāve made a bunch of mistakes that cost money too but Iāll be ok. Iām hoping to avoid getting a light meter. Now, I can see on these par maps that if I hang it high enough, I can give them the right level. I donāt want to run the thing at 100% the full run. Thatās silly. Sorry so long, and thanks as always for any input.