# Founding Member Challenges | Week 4 **URL:** \ **Category:** Welcome to the Seedsman Community\ **Created:** [April 8, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548 "2026-04-08T14:22:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Steven](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/user_avatar/community.seedsman.com/steven/32/3882_2.png) [@Steven](https://community.seedsman.com/u/Steven)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/82 "2026-04-22T01:17:11Z")
Just took a reading, running just a little cooler than normal, it’s fall for them, but I use this app thing to adjust light intensity/height. ![Screenshot20260421-200901](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/original/2X/7/7ac157be5931893fc5e52e7e590fc6ceca08e1df.png) ---
**Author:** ![anon91933871](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/da6949/32.png) [@anon91933871](https://community.seedsman.com/u/anon91933871)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 3:12am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/83 "2026-04-22T03:12:52Z")
I use par meter ---
**Author:** ![Steven](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/user_avatar/community.seedsman.com/steven/32/3882_2.png) [@Steven](https://community.seedsman.com/u/Steven)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 3:25am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/84 "2026-04-22T03:25:19Z")
Probably more accurate, I want one lol, gets back to use what you got. Anything is always better than nothing, or just plain guessing. Which is how I burnt up a really nice orange mimosa ---
**Author:** ![anon91933871](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/da6949/32.png) [@anon91933871](https://community.seedsman.com/u/anon91933871)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/86 "2026-04-22T03:27:39Z")
Cheap on Amazon ---
**Author:** ![Steven](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/user_avatar/community.seedsman.com/steven/32/3882_2.png) [@Steven](https://community.seedsman.com/u/Steven)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 3:30am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/87 "2026-04-22T03:30:57Z")
Holy light gadget Batman 😍 I’d hurt myself with that stuff ---
**Author:** ![anon91933871](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/da6949/32.png) [@anon91933871](https://community.seedsman.com/u/anon91933871)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 3:34am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/88 "2026-04-22T03:34:23Z")
It’s simple you push a button and it tells you ---
**Author:** ![Steven](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/user_avatar/community.seedsman.com/steven/32/3882_2.png) [@Steven](https://community.seedsman.com/u/Steven)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/89 "2026-04-22T03:36:03Z")
That’s what they said about that ear thermometer too…🍸🍸🍸🍸 ---
**Author:** ![anon91933871](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/da6949/32.png) [@anon91933871](https://community.seedsman.com/u/anon91933871)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 3:38am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/90 "2026-04-22T03:38:45Z")
I can’t believe you guys grow with out this stuff. And your flowers look amazing ---
**Author:** ![Steven](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/user_avatar/community.seedsman.com/steven/32/3882_2.png) [@Steven](https://community.seedsman.com/u/Steven)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/91 "2026-04-22T03:44:33Z")
St. Malverde, I pray a lot!!! Gets back to basics, they grew this 10,000 years ago, with nothing but chicken bones and rocks. Don’t overthink it, listen to the plant. Hearing what it’s telling you, that’s the real trick ---
**Author:** ![anon91933871](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/da6949/32.png) [@anon91933871](https://community.seedsman.com/u/anon91933871)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 3:46am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/92 "2026-04-22T03:46:34Z")
Where did you get your jack herer seeds? ---
**Author:** ![Steven](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/user_avatar/community.seedsman.com/steven/32/3882_2.png) [@Steven](https://community.seedsman.com/u/Steven)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 3:59am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/93 "2026-04-22T03:59:26Z")
Seedsman 👍 ![20260421225212](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/original/2X/4/488aa62aeec406d60bf9733c15673a50a8e2e84f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Smokeout81](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/user_avatar/community.seedsman.com/smokeout81/32/373_2.png) [@Smokeout81](https://community.seedsman.com/u/Smokeout81)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 4:07am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/94 "2026-04-22T04:07:46Z")
Lol u dont have meters? It’s easy really ---
**Author:** ![anon91933871](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/da6949/32.png) [@anon91933871](https://community.seedsman.com/u/anon91933871)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 4:15am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/95 "2026-04-22T04:15:25Z")
Crazy, I don’t understand. If I didn’t ph the water my plants would di\*! ---
**Author:** ![Steven](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/user_avatar/community.seedsman.com/steven/32/3882_2.png) [@Steven](https://community.seedsman.com/u/Steven)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 4:20am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/96 "2026-04-22T04:20:21Z")
Oh I check ph, ppms, and water temp every day, I just have that one little meter,candy my phone app, and St. Malverde’s blessings ---
**Author:** ![Captain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f17d59/32.png) [@Captain](https://community.seedsman.com/u/Captain)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/97 "2026-04-22T04:28:12Z")
I actually don’t ph my water at all and my plants aren’t mad at all idk build a soil is awesome i recommend there living soil ---
**Author:** ![anon91933871](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/da6949/32.png) [@anon91933871](https://community.seedsman.com/u/anon91933871)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 4:30am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/98 "2026-04-22T04:30:06Z")
Par meter 50 bucks amz ---
**Author:** ![Growandgrind216](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/user_avatar/community.seedsman.com/growandgrind216/32/987_2.png) [@Growandgrind216](https://community.seedsman.com/u/Growandgrind216)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/99 "2026-04-22T04:34:25Z")
PAR meters can be pricey, but you can still estimate your PPFD using a simple LUX meter. Apply the conversion factor in the chart and you’ll get a reliable reading for dialing in your light levels. ![Copilot_20260422_002952](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/original/2X/7/7ecdc579745a7dae23680d161f8ec33953e25b60.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![anon91933871](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/da6949/32.png) [@anon91933871](https://community.seedsman.com/u/anon91933871)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 4:37am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/100 "2026-04-22T04:37:43Z")
But what if suck at math? The meters we have are super easy to use. Dummy/ stoner proof! Cheap on Amazon ---
**Author:** ![Growandgrind216](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/seedsman/user_avatar/community.seedsman.com/growandgrind216/32/987_2.png) [@Growandgrind216](https://community.seedsman.com/u/Growandgrind216)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 4:42am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/101 "2026-04-22T04:42:53Z")
When I looked at Par meters when I started growing a couple of years ago, they were pricey. The LUX meter can get you the information you’re looking for at a more budget friendly cost. I know growing can get expensive, so just trying to share something I do. ---
**Author:** ![anon91933871](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/da6949/32.png) [@anon91933871](https://community.seedsman.com/u/anon91933871)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 4:45am UTC](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548/102 "2026-04-22T04:45:29Z")
Of course it gets spendy, if you can use an app on your phone by all means go for it. I just like the meter because you can check you colors to to see difference spectrum. [Previous page](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548.md?page=4) [Next page](https://community.seedsman.com/t/founding-member-challenges-week-4/548.md?page=6)