CFL Growing Questions.

doobydoobydoo said:

okay i have two 42w 2700k CFL's and three 10w 6500k CFL's.
If i throw these all into one grow box will they work effectively?

the one on the left is the 2700k i have two of.
the other is the 6500k i have three of.

i know you need 6500k for VEG, but this is what i got so do you think this will work or not?

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xxGOYOxx said:

If i were you i would veg outside if you don't have the equipment, like i'm doing......then flower inside, i think you can get away with 84 watts of 2700k bulbs for ONE plant....just barely......in a small space.....but then again i'm a newb so good luck if you try anyway...

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dyzel said:

re you vegging? I will assume so. You def will need some 2700K high wattage CFLs. How many plants are you growing?
I use 5 CFLs totaling a wattage of: 215W and my plants are going great! I use mostly 6500s, but do have 2x2700 just for some variety!

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socaliboy said:

Should be fine. Would be better if you upped the 10's. How many plants are you working with?

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doobydoobydoo said:

im growing 1-2 plants in a small grow box. i cant find any big watt 6500k lights.

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Greendude said:

How big is your box ? You really need to add a few more lights . You can grow with either spectrum while vegging , but the 2700k while vegging will cause your plants to stretch alittle they will still grow . My advice is to add more 6500k lights for vegging ( 65w 6500k $15 @ home depot ) and switch over when your flowering to the 2700k . I run four of these in my small boxes and they produce really well.

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