CFL + LED?

[Traplife]

Hey guys, my first grow has been going good so far, 2 blue hogs breath under "600watt 120* 5w LED Mars Hydro". however i remembered i had two 26w CFLs as part of a Areo Garden thingy, so i strapped them to the inside of my closet door lol. is this too much light? are they too close? will the imbalance or direction of light effect their growth? they're 3-4 weeks into veg. any input is appreciated! thank you!

 

[noysy]

Cfls and leds can be a good combo.

But if i was you i would be putting the plant closer to the cfls.

However nice plants


P.s i see duct tape is your best friend

 

[Traplife]

Cfls and leds can be a good combo.

But if i was you i would be putting the plant closer to the cfls.

However nice plants


P.s i see duct tape is your best friend

Thats the closest i can get them to the CFLs while keeping them completely under the LED.

and thank you! its my first time so im just trying to get as much research as i can

 

[GrowinDad]

If those CFLs are too far away (I would say 9" or so) then you are prob just wasting electricity, they won't add much to your grow.

 

[9leaves]

[QUOTE="Traplife, post

Welcome Traplife.
Nice plants. I usually veg for 2 months. Going for three or longer on this grow. You can keep them in veg for as long as you want. Veg builds the structure for budding. The minimum time is 1 month. I think. Going longer is better.

 

[doobie57z]

I had about 200 watts of cfl side light with my 400w marsII in one tent, and about the same cfl in the other with 2 135w ufo's. seemed to work well. i try to keep them as close to the lights as I can, gives me something to futz and tinker with as I inspect the plants.

 

[Afta]

You can never get enough lights, but make sure it worth adding...close to the babies...

 

[Bdoggg]

More lights are almost always a better thing although, if temps in your tent aren't too hot i'd move those LED's and CFL's closer. They can be right on em as long as temps aren't screaming

 

[turbobuzz]

Looking good. Here is a combo led, CFL, t5, and t8 grow . I just throw the kitchen sink at it. Everything I have accumulated the last few years. Seems to be working. Today is week 4 12/12.

 

[Traplife]

View attachment 3557956 View attachment 3557955 View attachment 3557954 Looking good. Here is a combo led, CFL, t5, and t8 grow . I just throw the kitchen sink at it. Everything I have accumulated the last few years. Seems to be working. Today is week 4 12/12.

how close do you recommend i get them to the LED panel? they're about 9" right now

 

[Traplife]

View attachment 3557956 View attachment 3557955 View attachment 3557954 Looking good. Here is a combo led, CFL, t5, and t8 grow . I just throw the kitchen sink at it. Everything I have accumulated the last few years. Seems to be working. Today is week 4 12/12.

how close should that one LED panel be to still cover 2 plants? i have it at about 9inches right now

 

[turbobuzz]

I think 9 inches should do it? Maybe even a little closer. I think those are suppose to cover 1.5x2 square feet in flower, so 2 plants will be pushing it. Any supplemental light you can give will help