Help is 5000k good enough for veg 2 small bubba's

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cyberweed

Active Member

• Jan 11, 2009

• #1

I just got 2 plants under a bright 5000k full spectrum trace light that i took apart cfl is that fine for veg many say go with 6500k for veg and 2700 k for flow but is 5000k enoughf for or no?

 

yeldarb

Well-Known Member

• Jan 11, 2009

• #2

cyberweed said:

I just got 2 plants under a bright 5000k full spectrum trace light that i took apart cfl is that fine for veg many say go with 6500k for veg and 2700 k for flow but is 5000k enoughf for or no?

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I think it will grow, but probably not to its fullest potential.

 

dusty26

Well-Known Member

• Jan 11, 2009

• #3

Is there a problem with you getting a few more cfls ? general rule of thumb in my opinion with cfls... 1 plant 5 cfls...

 

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cyberweed

Active Member

• Jan 12, 2009

• #4

no sorry im on a budget . but these are 2 cfl 5000k is this goodfor veg?

 

yeldarb

Well-Known Member

• Jan 12, 2009

• #5

cyberweed said:

no sorry im on a budget . but these are 2 cfl 5000k is this goodfor veg?

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I've read about other people using 5000k for veg. It may not be ideal, but will work