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CHT · 01-27-2004, 02:24 AM

Hello fellas

just a quikie - given that sativa varieties like alot of light - would i best sticking to indica dominant strains with a 400hps???

Crazy Composer · 01-27-2004, 02:26 AM

Yes.
But some strains of sativas do better than others in lower light situations. If you can keep her under and fairly close to the light, you could do well.
If you want to yield well off of that 400, you'll probably want indica or indica hybrid.

cu
cc

CHT · 01-27-2004, 02:34 AM

thnx for the speedy response - i like sativas so may have to consider re-onvesting in more wattage

Crazy Composer · 01-27-2004, 02:43 AM

If a heavy yield isn't a factor, and you just want sativa buds, then you can do it with a 400. You might only get a couple Oz but if you want sativa you want sativa. I suggest the c99 or apollo11 if you want a sativa bang on a plant that grows splendidly indoors.

Dutchgrown · 01-27-2004, 02:31 PM

Couldn't agree more with CC

Cinderella '99 is an excellent choice for a short flowering

sativa dominant, around 58~60 days.

I especially like the pineapple pheno :p ohhh sooo sweet!

dg

CHT · 01-27-2004, 11:26 PM

Thanks for that guys - but will these short flowering sativas - do well under a 400 (moving to 600 - or 1000 isnt possible untill i can arrange some better ventilation) Would i be best sticking with indica dom untill then?

Dutchgrown · 01-27-2004, 11:49 PM

That's the beauty I found in C'99, she grows like an indica

but is sativa dominant. As long as the grow area is small

and the plants are not overcrowded, a 400w should be ok

until more wattage is added....more watts, more buddage!

dg

JLP · 01-28-2004, 12:00 AM

Hey CHT,I love C99,it's my favorite sativa for just the reasons everyone described.

Never tried a 600w,but the jump from 430w to 1000w was a vast improvement in my grow.As you stated however,you'd need mucho ventalation.

Here's an alternative.If you read your ballast it should be a "S-51".With this ballast you could switch your bulb to a 430w Son-Agro or Hortilux.The added blue light will help control some of the stretch.

JLP

CHT · 01-28-2004, 01:51 AM

Cheers again guys

JLP I didnt know about the 430 son agro being compatable with a 400 ballast Thank you

Im sure to those behind this site the more activity and members the better - but from the point of view of me ie a grower wanting info - this seems to have og beat - simply for the speed and quality of responses

Small is beautiful - thanks again

Captain Canibus · 01-28-2004, 08:20 PM

By mistake I ordered a 430 watt SunAgro for my 400 watt ballast. It works great!

01-27-2004, 02:24 AM	#1
CHT Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 36	400 hps Hello fellas just a quikie - given that sativa varieties like alot of light - would i best sticking to indica dominant strains with a 400hps??? __________________ If you can keep your head while all around you are loosing theirs.... you cant have grasped the gravity of the situation Last edited by CHT; 01-27-2004 at 02:26 AM..
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01-27-2004, 02:26 AM	#2
Crazy Composer Mashkiki Gitigay Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 4,018	Yes. But some strains of sativas do better than others in lower light situations. If you can keep her under and fairly close to the light, you could do well. If you want to yield well off of that 400, you'll probably want indica or indica hybrid. cu cc __________________ "Just remember, Lahey, what comes around is all around!"
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01-27-2004, 02:34 AM	#3
CHT Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 36	thnx for the speedy response - i like sativas so may have to consider re-onvesting in more wattage __________________ If you can keep your head while all around you are loosing theirs.... you cant have grasped the gravity of the situation
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01-27-2004, 02:43 AM	#4
Crazy Composer Mashkiki Gitigay Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 4,018	If a heavy yield isn't a factor, and you just want sativa buds, then you can do it with a 400. You might only get a couple Oz but if you want sativa you want sativa. I suggest the c99 or apollo11 if you want a sativa bang on a plant that grows splendidly indoors. __________________ "Just remember, Lahey, what comes around is all around!"
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01-27-2004, 02:31 PM	#5
Dutchgrown ---- Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 0	Couldn't agree more with CC Cinderella '99 is an excellent choice for a short flowering sativa dominant, around 58~60 days. I especially like the pineapple pheno :p ohhh sooo sweet! dg
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01-27-2004, 11:26 PM	#6
CHT Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 36	Thanks for that guys - but will these short flowering sativas - do well under a 400 (moving to 600 - or 1000 isnt possible untill i can arrange some better ventilation) Would i be best sticking with indica dom untill then? __________________ If you can keep your head while all around you are loosing theirs.... you cant have grasped the gravity of the situation
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01-27-2004, 11:49 PM	#7
Dutchgrown ---- Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 0	That's the beauty I found in C'99, she grows like an indica but is sativa dominant. As long as the grow area is small and the plants are not overcrowded, a 400w should be ok until more wattage is added....more watts, more buddage! dg
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01-28-2004, 12:00 AM	#8
JLP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 21 Jump St. Posts: 1,130	Hey CHT,I love C99,it's my favorite sativa for just the reasons everyone described. Never tried a 600w,but the jump from 430w to 1000w was a vast improvement in my grow.As you stated however,you'd need mucho ventalation. Here's an alternative.If you read your ballast it should be a "S-51".With this ballast you could switch your bulb to a 430w Son-Agro or Hortilux.The added blue light will help control some of the stretch. JLP
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01-28-2004, 01:51 AM	#9
CHT Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 36	Cheers again guys JLP I didnt know about the 430 son agro being compatable with a 400 ballast Thank you Im sure to those behind this site the more activity and members the better - but from the point of view of me ie a grower wanting info - this seems to have og beat - simply for the speed and quality of responses Small is beautiful - thanks again __________________ If you can keep your head while all around you are loosing theirs.... you cant have grasped the gravity of the situation
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01-28-2004, 08:20 PM	#10
Captain Canibus Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: US-Midwest Posts: 318	By mistake I ordered a 430 watt SunAgro for my 400 watt ballast. It works great!
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