plan to keep my light height set lower in the vegetative growth state so that the space between my buds are a lot shorter
why? This way your plant will grow to light which make them longer...
Try TL light whith much less power, but you can put them very closely above your plants. So your plant will be shorter and bolder.
Or try 12/12 hours light/dark. Also in the flower period they will grow not trough your roof.
But that's me..
Goodluck
edit: please when you have the time, read this about 12/12 system
http://www.nomercyseeds.eu/en/growinfo/12-12-system.htm
No I wont bother you with that any more, at least I tried :)
I had my light set too high. I was concerned about burning the leaves. As a result there was quite a bit of growth between the actual buds and my bud clusters were quite small as a result. I realize that the size of the buds is also genetic to some degree...but I know that I can do better with my light placement. :)
I feel so stupid, I had read it wrong. Sorry @rebeccaryan :)
You are right you can try to put your lights lower. Enjoy your yield and goodluck next time.
Thanks @markush! Garden number 2 is being sprouted from seed as I type. I was gifted 5 seeds from a Sativa dominant hybrid called Apollo 13.
No thank you :)
Awesome to hear you all ready started with #2
Of course feel free to send a sample. :D
Goodluck!