How many lights should I use for 2 plants?

[RakeJewKnee]

Just wondering what two plants or so should have, I want them to be very healthy but I dont intend to spend much money on new lights. Can I use my usual 50 watt flourescent lights? or what wattage/type should i have?

Thanks.

 

[carcass91]

really depends on ur growing area, basically, u need 3000 lumens per sq foot

temme ur grow area, i'll tell u hw many lights to use

check this out..really helpful stuff

https://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/723-things-know-about-lighting.html

 

[cruzer101]

that should do it

 

[Bubba Kushman]

CFls are cheaper then flouros and work better for veg! Four 100w CFLs use 92 watts and would be plenty for two plants.

 

[RakeJewKnee]

These are pics of what my setup will be, I need to take some time organizing it but sadly this is a sneaky setup i will be attempting.

area will probably be less than 2.5 feet sq

also is there a place where I can get a checklist for materials for an indoor grow? I need to take a field trip to my local Agway and get some materials.

I dont have my main seeds yet, just test ones i dug outta a mid bag

Is that the type of bulb I want? both are the same type as the pictured.

 

[TheFaux]

I'm using a 23w CFL on 3 sativas. Check me out!

 

[RakeJewKnee]

Hey, my flourescents are only 14 watts, but claim to get 60 watts of light. Does this mean they get like 4000 lumens each?

 

[la9]

3 or 4, four foot gro lux bulbs in shop light fixtures and move up to a 400 or 600 watt HPS to flower. It is an awesome combination that will give far out results. If you are tight on money you could get by with the $20 HPS 150 watt special but you'd be better off with a 400 watt system.

 

[frmrboi]

Hey, my flourescents are only 14 watts, but claim to get 60 watts of light. Does this mean they get like 4000 lumens each?

no, that's their equivalents to the light a 60 watt incandescent light would give.

 

[dmoneysaver]

1 500wt hps should do good if your going to want to save money and get a good harvest.

 

[saynotothebs]

I'm using a 23w CFL on 3 sativas. Check me out!

i seen floss thicker than them stems...get some lights on them girls...i cant wait to see the outcome so i had to subcribe to your grow...