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Old April 14, 2018   #33
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Oh, wow. Really helpful to hear about this, thanks!! Just googled "LED stunted growth" and found a lot of confirmation about that.
Example this manufacturer:
https://justledus.com/keeping-your-l...oper-distance/
" In most cases your plantation will be stunted if the light is hanging close.."
".. if you keep your light at an affixed height, the plants will reach a certain growth point, then grow wider and form more vegetation.."
That's what I thought about my bok choy - they stopped getting taller instead of growing up into the light...
I'm almost tempted to try stunting some of the large tomato seedlings now before they get leggy! Wonder if it has any long term effects
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