Opinion on light setup

buddygreen12

Active Member
So, currently I use a 300 watt sunleaves CFL system which generates a 6300K light spectrum and 10K lumens. I have had a desent turnout last time I did a grow. The question I have is I know this light works well for VEG...works well for flowering too but I supplemented it last time with 4 65 watt CFL's at the 3100K spectrum. What do you guys think? Should I use only this sunleaves system for VEG or should I use this sunleaves system plus the 4 65 watt lights as well? I have heard more light the better but if it is not going to make much difference during the veg cycle then I can save on the energy. Also, I originally wanted to keep my light literallly right on top of the plants minus about 1 inch. I am wondering if keeping the plant so close to the light would actually stunt its growth because it seems like the plant almost can judge how close the light is and it does not want to continue upward if it is going to hit the lightbulb...what say you? Thanks for your replies in advance....:joint:
 

pokesalotasmot

Well-Known Member
The more light the better, yes, but you need to have the correct spectrum of light. Your 3100k bulbs are mediocre, for flowering you want to look for 2700k bulbs for best results.

Your sunleaves system sounds like it works pretty well, but with 6300k? bulbs, its best suited for veg growth. And with 300 watts available for veg, you could put a few good plants underneath it. If you only do 1 or 2 plants at a time, it'd probably be a bit of a waste of your electicity. Flowering is when you want to break out the big lights.

And don't worry, your plant will continue to grow. You'll soon find that you'll need to raise your lights because your plants will be growing into them. Just keep the light as close as possible without burning the plant and you'll be just fine. :hump:
 
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