Led with t5 lighting?

Shadrock15

Member
Hello all, I have approx. 6.5 sq ft of grow area plenty of hieght so not a factor but footprint is actualy 6.61 sq ft. Using mars hydro reflector led with real watt draw between 195 and 207 actual, also suppliment with t5 2ft 4 bulb running 3-6500k blue and 1- 2700k red bulb my calculatilns give me and I will be conservative 38 to 40 watts per squar ft. What would be optimum number of plants to fill that area,
 

Shadrock15

Member
My appologies the t5 is 94 watt actual and the reflector is 96x5 watt diodes
I knkw the 5 watt leds are under driven as most are so running at 2.1 to 2.2 watts again tring to be consergative what would optimun number of plants be
Right now i have ww and cbd mango have and would like to grow cbe blue shark next any ideas would be appreciated, also it soil grow mangos and ww are in 3 gal pots
 

berulakide

Well-Known Member
I do not have alot of exp with led myself. there is alot of reading info in the led subforum in the indoor growing section.
I also bought 2 of the same reflectors, got a 4x6 tent and gonna try a dozen, but I am going to be building some cobs for flowerring. they are liking the reflectors right now but not enough for the area.
good luck and hope you find what you need.
 

SSGrower

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My appologies the t5 is 94 watt actual and the reflector is 96x5 watt diodes
I knkw the 5 watt leds are under driven as most are so running at 2.1 to 2.2 watts again tring to be consergative what would optimun number of plants be
Right now i have ww and cbd mango have and would like to grow cbe blue shark next any ideas would be appreciated, also it soil grow mangos and ww are in 3 gal pots
One or two plants, that way one dosent get neglected by not getting either led or t5. Plus the area is small, id start 4 photos and be willing to cull if you dont get 2 males.
 
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