Loose buds

[Detroitgrow]

I use to use T5 lights in a small tent, but now I have switched to a SolarXtreme 250. My buds have been loose what can I do? The temp in tent is 75-79 F. Is there any thing I can do to bring down the temp. Tent is 4w x 2d x 6h. I need help.

 

[GNick55]

that’s pretty vague..
your temps are fine.,
loose buds can be from a number of things., though primarily low humidity 40-45 for last 2-3 weeks for tight buds.,

 

[MIMedGrower]

Well humidity has never made a difference in density for me but temp sure has.

although in this case i suspect higher nutrient load needed for the new led.


and I would play with distance to the canopy too.

 

[Detroitgrow]

that’s pretty vague..
your temps are fine.,
loose buds can be from a number of things., though primarily low humidity 40-45 for last 2-3 weeks for tight buds.,

Thanks

 

[Detroitgrow]

Well humidity has never made a difference in density for me but temp sure has.

although in this case i suspect higher nutrient load needed for the new led.


and I would play with distance to the canopy too.

Thanks

 

[goingtoguano]

I see the SolarXtreme 250 pulls 200 watts from the wall so it still falls short of the recommended 35 watts per square foot that is recommended for led lighting. I am not a led guy but I think thats what I have read around here. Insufficient light will make for loose buds.

 

[MIMedGrower]

I see the SolarXtreme 250 pulls 200 watts from the wall so it still falls short of the recommended 35 watts per square foot that is recommended for led lighting. I am not a led guy but I think thats what I have read around here. Insufficient light will make for loose buds.

good call.

 

[Detroitgrow]

good call.

What if I put another light with it to make up for the missing 80 watts

 

[MIMedGrower]

What if I put another light with it to make up for the missing 80 watts

sure thats what you need to do. And multiple lights can yield better from overlap with more penetration.

 

[Detroitgrow]

Good lookin

 

[quirk]

What if I put another light with it to make up for the missing 80 watts

You might look into the Mars TS1000, 150W actual and affordable.$1/w. I got one to start early tomatoes, then combined it with my CLW SS440 cannabis grows and noticed increased yields. Never had a "loose" bud problem. Good luck.

 

[Detroitgrow]

Thanks