Northern Lights first good genetics grow

[Trimmings426]

I will soon be starting my first real grow as I see it with good genetics. I purchased socket cords a few dbl. sockets and 6 23watt soft white cfl bulbs today to get ready. I have used my 600 watt mh light to start seeds each time and every time I've had stretching no matter what I do. If I start them out with the cfl bulbs how many nodes should I allow them to get before I switch to my mh light and hps?

[Speedygreen]

I'd say 3-5 nodes. If your ballast is dimmable try 50% for a week and see how they respond. If they don't like it they'll let u kno

[Trimmings426]

Thanks and how high should I have my mh light above at the switch?

[Trimmings426]

(Lights) 600 watt mh/hps
(Ventilation) 240 cfm inline fan through ceiling
(Air flow) 2 6 inch clip fans
(Medium) reg. Non nutes potting soil
(Nutes) Fox Farm Organic Soil Trio
(Grow Space) 5.5ft.X2.5ft.X7.0ft.
(Reflect)Panda Plastic