Flasks

[papheteer]

How long can I keep the plants inside flasks? I got 7 flasks in March 23 and still haven't had the time to deflask them. I have them beside my plant stands where they receive about 100 fc of fluorescent light.

 

[Ozpaph]

If they stop growing or you get any mould or brown leaf tips get them out fast. Its your spring so you should get them out soon to give them plenty of growth time.

 

[SlipperFan]

Until the leaves touch the top of the flask, or they start turning brown on the bottom leaves. Or the media gets fungus on it.

 

[Stone]

I got a bunch of flasks in August and the last one was opened in December.

 

[papheteer]

I got a bunch of flasks in August and the last one was opened in December.

Do you keep them bright? How much light do you think they need while in flask? The plants in 2 of them are showing some leggy new growth.

 

[Stone]

Do you keep them bright? How much light do you think they need while in flask? The plants in 2 of them are showing some leggy new growth.

I had them sitting in an old fish tank with 2 old fluorescent tubes overhead (about 15 inches above) on for 16 hours. But they also has a bit of sun coming in during the day through 70% and 50% shade cloth. Bottom heat was about 25C.
I think they could have taken more light but I didn't get stretching. I think 100 ftc is much too low.