i need advice on my growing lights

GoodKushh

Member
so i curently have 4 plants that just sprouted,im using 2 cfl 14w and a 70 w florencent grow light,it seems that is not nearly enough,i dont want to have to keep buying a new lamp for every cfl bulb.so i was thinking about buying 2 hid lights to add to it,how many hid lights do i have to have for each plant?will the two hid lights and the 2 cpl and the grow light be enough?if not,then what set up can i buy so that i dont have to buy a new lamp for every bulb.i want to use the less amount of bulbs possible,and i dont have alot of money to spend,maybe like 50-70 bucks on bulbs,any sugetions?thnks
 

midnitetoak

Active Member
I recommend going right for a 400w hid at the very least. Get a ballast that uses both MH & HPS & be done with it. Don't buy the cheapest shit you find though either, invest in a quality ballast....then use your cfls as side lighting. My experience with cfls is that they are good for keeping a veg tent for mother & clones in a perpetual garden but not for growing anything bigger than 18" high. Your 4 plants will do just fine under 400w & yield will be much higher. Good luck post results
 
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