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[hertztones8568]

I'm growing AK47, Blueberry Gum, and Chocolopez in my 4x2 tent with a Spider Farmer SF2000 EVO light and a DWC top-feed. My plants are 5 days old in 10L buckets, sitting in a 450 PPM nutrient solution with a pH of 6.0.

I've got a few questions as I move forward:

When should I move the plants to the DWC system based on root growth?

What's the best distance and light intensity with my SF2000 EVO at this stage?
What humidity should I aim for in the tent during this early growth?

Thanks in advance

 

[vickie_05]

Cool setup! I used a 4x2 tent last year with AK47 and Blueberry. Such great plants to grow. At 5 days old, wait until the roots are 2–3 inches long and coming out of the net pot before moving to DWC. For your SF2000 EVO light, keep it about 24–30 inches above the plants and set it to 40–50% power. Try to keep the humidity between 65–75% to help the roots and leaves grow well.

 

[frothic|approach]

You've got a strong start with this setup, and @vickie_05's advice aligns with what most growers run in early veg. One extra thing to watch is your PPM at this stage, since 450 can be a bit hot for seedlings. It's a good idea to ease closer to 250–300 until the roots are well established, which will help you avoid any nutrient burn on the leaf tips.

 

[h3rbgang]

Cool setup! I used a 4x2 tent last year with AK47 and Blueberry. Such great plants to grow. At 5 days old, wait until the roots are 2–3 inches long and coming out of the net pot before moving to DWC. For your SF2000 EVO light, keep it about 24–30 inches above the plants and set it to 40–50% power. Try to keep the humidity between 65–75% to help the roots and leaves grow well.

Thanks for the tips! My sister's starting her first run with Gelato in a 3x3 tent and using coco right now, but thinking about switching to DWC next round. Do you notice faster growth once the roots hit the water? Also, how often do you adjust light height during early veg?