watts per square foot

Hello RIU, Lighting is arguably one of the more important, and expensive parts of your grow operation. We designed this guide to help you compare not only Timber Grow Lights, but any LED light. There are many factors to consider - hopefully this helps to answer some of the more frequent...

Hi all....Can someone please clarify this for us regarding 5x10 rdwc flower gardens in rooms,,not tents. Question#1...What's the sweet spot for quality LED per sqft for flower? (Wth, for veg too)? I've heard 36-50 watts per square foot,,but as you can see, that's a wide range. I guess ppfd is...

Hey guys! Just a quick question about watts per sq/ft. When calculating do I do my WHOLE grow space or just the floor measurements? My space is 2’(wide) x2’(wide) x4’(tall). So when looking at my light and square feet and I at 4sq/ft (2x2) or 16sq/ft (4x2x2)? Light is an HLG 100v2 3000k for...

I've been doing a lot of research lately on lighting and came across a study that I would like to share and discuss with everyone. I am in no ways an expert in this stuff, but I am learning everyday. First, though, we need to define some terms so we are all speaking the same language. These...

Hey guys. Just trying to get an answer on this. The sources online range from 25-60 watts of LED per sq ft for flowering optimally. I don't have a par meter and I am just looking for a general goal. I know that LED should be measured in Par umols. I know LED's aren't that far off though that...