Any idea please

I have 3 plants auto flower sour diesel about 2 weeks old. 2 small powerfully fans and 6 26watt aka 100 watt cfl 2700k 1750 lumens each. Adding more but how many would be a good amount for veg. I have other ideas for flowering with the cfl lights and others thanks
 

419grower

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Ok well i have never used cfls but i have used t5..and leds to veg..i used an 8bulb 4 foot t5..and 2 Vipraspectra dimmable 600 watt lights..looking to sell both leds and use the t5 for veg seeds and clones..and i veg between 3 and 5 weeks...i use 1000 watt hps to flower...also tried both of my leds to flower..both lights on 1 plant was not better then hps...so i only veg with t5 and flower with hps...i average 12 ounces each plant did get 13 off of a 9 foot vanilla kush..oh and i only grow inside...i use 5 gallon smart pots..coco coir..and my nutes are canna coco..the full line..
 

HazednConfused

Well-Known Member
6 should be fine for veg, but adding 2-4 more would be even better. Keep them as close as you can to your plants as well. Literally like 1-2 inches away.
 

Coloradoclear

Well-Known Member
Home Depot has 42 watt actual CFL, 150 equivalent, ship to store for free on website. $13.00. they work well for veg.
 

CFL MAGIC

Active Member
Quick tip on your CFL's, take a sharpie and write the date you put them in service on the base. It helps to separate and replace old lamps.
Thanks... yeah I stay on top of that for sure...been growin w CFLs since like 2012...after two runs of flowering I'll demote those flowering bulbs to veg bulbs n then eventually use em as lights around the house or porch...they def lose some intensity after a while...
 
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