I know this is an old thread but i grow with CFL (autos only) and get good results.
I have just started my 6th grow.
Grow number 4 was 4 x DP StarRyder, using 2L pots and organic compost/nutes.
The CFL i use is a Plug and Grow, 250 watts (real power use 190-200), red spectrum, 19,500 lumens...