Here shortly i will be starting up my first 12 plants and looking to go something 600 range anything else jus wont make the cut and with the 600 your lumen efficantcy is best.. But anyway there are HELLA products out there and to even pick out a hygrometer/thermometer is a task... Im asking for any help on making some choices a lil eaiser... anything from soil to lighting to a hygrometer all help will be greatly appreciated.. THANKS Shay... MICHIGAN MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Lumatek makes great ballast, but they tend to have problems with some bulbs mainly Hortilux. If you buy one, Id go with an Ushio bulb, as they are supposed to be problem free. Its also the combo Im using, and no problems after 2 months. As for reflector Super Sun II is one of the best out there.
For a Hygrometer buy a Caliber III. They are top notch. I just bought one and a calibration pack off of Amazon tonight.
As for soil. It depends on if you want one with nutrients already in it and has been aged(Fox Farms soil, Bio-Bizz, Roots, etc.) I prefer to build my own soil myself so I have greater control of drainage, water retention, and nutes I want to add. If you want to go that route, id suggest Fafard #52 as your base. Its also much cheaper and you get more soil. Its not marketed towards marijuana growers, so obviously its cheaper.