CaliWorthington
Well-Known Member
I agree, a lot of hobby/personal/medical growers have priorities other than maximum yield. This is a good thing for commercial growers, as they can watch someone else work with the new technology.I think a lot of LED growers don't really care about yields relative to space, but are more concerned with whether or not they can grow reasonably good bud with low(er) wattage. I've seen some good bud from LED, but the yields relative space are not in the same ballpark. Many LED growers are "thinkers" and they see the potential in the future. They just really enjoy following and learning the tech which is commendable. If yield matters to anyone shopping for LED's, they should stop their shopping there though.
For me personally, I'm all about maximizing the quality and yields to my space and I'll use as much energy as necessary to do it. Everyone grows for different reasons and with different methods, to each their own. Even for smaller tents I think a 600w digital dimmable is the most versatile light a person can buy for the money. MH & HPS switchable making it usable for both veg and flower, power can be raised and lowered depending on climate and seasonal weather. But most importantly, you know what you're going to get.
About a year ago, I overheard a medical collective owner/grower telling a hydro store owner that LED had... wait for it... more penetration than HID. He was building his own LED's. That's when I realized LED must be getting pretty good and deserved another look. LED can produce, if done right, but the up-front cost is high, unless you build them yourself.