I went multiple smaller lights over one larger for my 2 x 4. But it wasn't for coverage alone. I wanted to be able to independently adjust the light-canopy distances for one plant should the need arise.... I have seen some people favor running the smaller lights and just using more of them because they feel it creates a better light coverage ...
Totally makes sense. Interesting how our minds work. When I was planning out my grow I went with the bigger lights, my solution for different grow heights was to add risers to my plants needing a little boost to even out the canopy.I went multiple smaller lights over one larger for my 2 x 4. But it wasn't for coverage alone. I wanted to be able to independently adjust the light-canopy distances for one plant should the need arise.
Two plants of the same strain - even two plants taken from the same mother - can stretch a little differently. If you use a single larger light it's a little more difficult to satisfy that particular need for one of the ladies.
Autos are a poor choice for new growers, go with photos.Didn't see much posted here on the blackbird but got to be some members here using it. Seems like its ideal for a 4x4 tent. I'll be starting out with autos, may move up to photoperiods later.
So whos got the blackbird??
I wanted to give each plant their own 2' x 2' flower light and to maintain a 20" light-canopy gap above each so that I can maximize my yields. Going the separate lights route was the only way to do that. And it's pretty easy for me to raise/lower my lights in 1/2" increments so there was never any need for any risers.... I suppose if you are unable to put your plants on a riser then the two lights is the superior set up ...