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Indirect sunlight or a light bulb?
    #13084709 - 08/21/10 10:21 PM (13 years, 5 months ago)

I can't make up my mind. Has anyone out their experimented with these? If so, how were your results? If I was to go with the light bulb, what would  be the best type of bulb to buy?


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: ThreeShoes]
    #13084729 - 08/21/10 10:26 PM (13 years, 5 months ago)

I've heard both work. Apparently you need to use the blue shaded compact flourescent lightbulbs. I just use my incandescent lights in my room, dont change anything.


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: ThreeShoes]
    #13084732 - 08/21/10 10:27 PM (13 years, 5 months ago)

compact fluorescent is king


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: ThreeShoes]
    #13084754 - 08/21/10 10:32 PM (13 years, 5 months ago)

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I can't make up my mind. Has anyone out their experimented with these? If so, how were your results? If I was to go with the light bulb, what would  be the best type of bulb to buy?



Can't knock one over the other.  I couple both artificial light with indirect, natural sunlight (from a window sill) during fruiting.  When purchasing a light bulb, get a compact flourescent light bulb in the 6500K range.
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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: hamloaf]
    #13084820 - 08/21/10 10:52 PM (13 years, 5 months ago)

I can't seem to find a bulb around 6500k.
The highest I was able to find was 5500k.


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: ThreeShoes]
    #13084904 - 08/21/10 11:19 PM (13 years, 5 months ago)

6500k should be easy to find.  They are also typically called daylight bulbs as they look more like natural sunlight than 3500k bulbs. 

You'll do fine with the 5500k, but if you can find them use 6500k (walmart/home depot/etc should have them)


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: Issius]
    #13084976 - 08/22/10 12:05 AM (13 years, 5 months ago)

Quite a bit cheaper to use a window.  Great for small grows.  I use it on my monotub, works fine.


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: HiddenIdentity]
    #13084986 - 08/22/10 12:10 AM (13 years, 5 months ago)

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Quite a bit cheaper to use a window.  Great for small grows.  I use it on my monotub, works fine.




I live in a studio apartment which has a giant window. I'm just worried that it'll get more direct sunlight than indirect. I would probably have to move it around a lot, and I'm worried that my grow will get contaminated.


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: ThreeShoes]
    #13085000 - 08/22/10 12:16 AM (13 years, 5 months ago)

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Quite a bit cheaper to use a window.  Great for small grows.  I use it on my monotub, works fine.




I live in a studio apartment which has a giant window. I'm just worried that it'll get more direct sunlight than indirect. I would probably have to move it around a lot, and I'm worried that my grow will get contaminated.




moving it wont necessarily increase your contam rate.


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: k00laid]
    #13085011 - 08/22/10 12:20 AM (13 years, 5 months ago)

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I live in a studio apartment which has a giant window. I'm just worried that it'll get more direct sunlight than indirect. I would probably have to move it around a lot, and I'm worried that my grow will get contaminated.




My back window has an overhang, and a big tree 10 ft away.  I just set it under the window and it gets indirect all day. 

What you could do is set it on a table where it is window hight.  Then you can tape a piece of paper (or a couple) to the side of the tub that is facing the window.  It should still get indirect light from the top and other sides this way.


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: HiddenIdentity]
    #13085451 - 08/22/10 06:18 AM (13 years, 5 months ago)

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I live in a studio apartment which has a giant window. I'm just worried that it'll get more direct sunlight than indirect. I would probably have to move it around a lot, and I'm worried that my grow will get contaminated.




My back window has an overhang, and a big tree 10 ft away.  I just set it under the window and it gets indirect all day. 

What you could do is set it on a table where it is window hight.  Then you can tape a piece of paper (or a couple) to the side of the tub that is facing the window.  It should still get indirect light from the top and other sides this way.




How about tin foil covering the celing.. and a blue light in one of those tall lamps that face the celing?


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: ThreeShoes]
    #13085458 - 08/22/10 06:29 AM (13 years, 5 months ago)

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Quite a bit cheaper to use a window.  Great for small grows.  I use it on my monotub, works fine.




I live in a studio apartment which has a giant window. I'm just worried that it'll get more direct sunlight than indirect. I would probably have to move it around a lot, and I'm worried that my grow will get contaminated.




Sunlight is fine.
You don't want them under direct intense light all day, but by a window is ok.
Put up a little shade if yo are worried, tehre still will be plenty of light.


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: Doc_T]
    #13085718 - 08/22/10 09:12 AM (13 years, 5 months ago)

this is my first time trying to grow... so far results are great.. did brf batch and currently use some window light and a small 5 watt bulb about 10 inches above cakes.. babies are sproutin like crazy.. was gonna post a pic but i cant seem to figure it out.. oh well..


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: godwithin]
    #13086271 - 08/22/10 12:05 PM (13 years, 5 months ago)

Thanks for the advice guys. I think I'm gonna go with the indirect sunlight.


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: ThreeShoes]
    #13086283 - 08/22/10 12:10 PM (13 years, 5 months ago)

I use 400W/HPS indirect... Its all good.. I think...:rolleyes:


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: HiddenIdentity]
    #16962076 - 10/03/12 09:37 PM (11 years, 4 months ago)

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I live in a studio apartment which has a giant window. I'm just worried that it'll get more direct sunlight than indirect. I would probably have to move it around a lot, and I'm worried that my grow will get contaminated.




My back window has an overhang, and a big tree 10 ft away.  I just set it under the window and it gets indirect all day. 

What you could do is set it on a table where it is window hight.  Then you can tape a piece of paper (or a couple) to the side of the tub that is facing the window.  It should still get indirect light from the top and other sides this way.





I have a couple dumb questions about the whole sunlight thing:

If I set my terrarium by the window sill (faces West) that will receive about 6 hours of sunlight a day, would this be sufficient?

Does the indirect sunlight penetrate (yes penetrate) both the glass from the window and the plastic of the terrarium or is it wise to lift the lid?

Would it be a good idea to supplement with a bulb as well?


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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: Forty Six and 2]
    #16962095 - 10/03/12 09:40 PM (11 years, 4 months ago)

The thing to worry about with a west window is if the sunlight is intense enough to dry out your terrarium.  If so, put a shear curtain over part of the window and/or mist more often.  Use a clear terrarium, but you don't need to run it with the lid off.  Most light comes in through the sides anyway.

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Re: Indirect sunlight or a light bulb? [Re: RogerRabbit]
    #16962155 - 10/03/12 09:49 PM (11 years, 4 months ago)

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The thing to worry about with a west window is if the sunlight is intense enough to dry out your terrarium.  If so, put a shear curtain over part of the window and/or mist more often.  Use a clear terrarium, but you don't need to run it with the lid off.  Most light comes in through the sides anyway.

Lighting requirements of mushrooms.
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Appreciate it. Thanks for the article. If I end up going with the bulb I'll be sure follow those specifications.

Not to insult your intelligence, but would 5-6 hours in the indirect sunlight be more than enough though then for a West window?

Or is 12 hours with an artificial bulb seem like a better route to go?


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