Watts needed for 1 plant during flowering

Allseasons

Member
Hi guys, so ive got two CFL 6500k bulbs for vegetation adding up to about 100w in total, will this suffice for veg when growing one plant?Ive bought 2, 2700k bulbs that add up to about 50w in total, will i need more than these two for flowering? Im able to raise my plants close to the lights and lower as they grow, if this makes any difference.Thanks for any help you guys can give.Edit: CFL Watts
 

moonstar47

Active Member
Are those CFL watts or incandescent equivalent? I'v got a 65W 6500k bulb and its doing fine for one plant, I'd say one high watt bulb (e.g 65w) and then get like four 20w bulbs to put around the sides when your plant gets bigger.
 

Ogonzo

Member
The watts should always equal out to about 100W per plant and 50W for each additional plant.
From what I've ready, you want to have a mix spectrum for both veg and flower, with 6500K being the primary for veg and 2700K for flower.
Mix them up baby.
what kind of cabinet you growing in?
 

Enigma

Well-Known Member
Generally speaking, 25w per sq. ft. for vegetation and 50w per sq. ft. for flowering (these are minimal values). Clones and seedlings can be sustained with as little as 12w per square foot (less if only needed for temporary storage/transport/ect.). These figures came from experience, these are minimal values.
 
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