Temperature Question

[BuddyLuv]

I recently got 4 clones and have them in my garage under 18/6 schedule. Temperatures are still very cool (mid to lower 40's). Will these be ok for the time being? The garage is not insulated and reflects the outdoor temperature. I am a new grower and new to this informative site. Very much appreciate any advice.

 

[3N1GM4]

If you put them in a box with 24 hours of light you could crack open the box little by little until the temp is goldie locks.
75°F is ideal,
65 probably wont kill them
40 would stunt them severely and probably kill them if left there for a long period

 

[BudBogart]

If you put them in a box with 24 hours of light you could crack open the box little by little until the temp is goldie locks.
75°F is ideal,
65 probably wont kill them
40 would stunt them severely and probably kill them if left there for a long period

Would you choose 24/7 with a constant 75f, or 18/6 where the temp drops to 65 for those 6 hours while lights are out?

 

[BuddyLuv]

I would like to keep the 18/6 going. After doing some research i was thinking of using a heating pad designed for starts. I could put my pots on the pad and get by with that. They are in a box structure now. What do you think of that ? And thank you for your advice. Really appreciate ot.

 

[BudBogart]

I am using a heating pad for starts. I don't think I could grow without it in this weather. My plants are sheltered but outdoor, I am using HO t5 4' and 8 lights over the seedlings then fan cool across the plants. Works good till lights out. I definitely recommend the heating pad in your cold basement.

 

[3N1GM4]

I have had them survive under worse

Would you choose 24/7 with a constant 75f, or 18/6 where the temp drops to 65 for those 6 hours while lights are out?

Plants like to sleep too, they grow alot in the dark.

 

[3N1GM4]

Plants like the subtle drop in temp at night, as long as it doesnt drop too far it wont stunt them. You could get a small space heater with a thermostat switch and set it to turn on at 55 or 60 and place it in the garage near them.

 

[BudBogart]

Plants like the subtle drop in temp at night, as long as it doesnt drop too far it wont stunt them. You could get a small space heater with a thermostat switch and set it to turn on at 55 or 60 and place it in the garage near them.

Thank you for the info. Hearing they like a gentle drop lets me know things may be developing fine. Again, thanks!

 

[BuddyLuv]

Thanks for the info everyone. Much appreciated.