Lights for 5 autoflowers

fjokone said:

Hi, so I've decided to try to grow my own in order to produce Rick Simpson oil. I have decided to go with autoflowers. Will purchase 5 seeds. At the moment Im looking at Full Spectrum LED Grow Light with following wattage options: 300, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2000,

Which wattage should I choose? Will 1500W will be an overkill for such a relatively small grow or on the contrary not enough? Which would be the best price/performance option? I was trying to figure out set up with T5, but all that just seemed a bit complicated and also they would produce more heat, thats why Im thinking about LEDs.

Considering they are autoflowers - I guess I will be able to fit 5 plants inside one square meter...

Thanks a lot guys!

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fjokone said:

This is first time Im doing it - so please correct me if i'm wrong - considering they are autos, and i'm gonna grow only 5 plants, I figured - i'd be able to fit them inside 1 square meter grow room, then according to LED light specification 800W would be enaugh. So should I just follow their specification and get 800W?

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fjokone said:

This is first time Im doing it - so please correct me if i'm wrong - considering they are autos, and i'm gonna grow only 5 plants, I figured - i'd be able to fit them inside 1 square meter grow room, then according to LED light specification 800W would be enaugh. So should I just follow their specification and get 800W?

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Herb & Suds said:

No
always expect to need double what the manufacturer claims the wattage is so a 1200 w led should fill your space

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fjokone said:

Cool, I was kinda thinking the same - just get a bit extra.. So 1200 w is ok, but would 1500 w be an overkill? Would it make a noticeable impact on yield? The price difference is somewhat manageable between 1200 and 1500.. but still ...

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fjokone said:

Cool, I was kinda thinking the same - just get a bit extra.. So 1200 w is ok, but would 1500 w be an overkill? Would it make a noticeable impact on yield? The price difference is somewhat manageable between 1200 and 1500.. but still ...

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Herb & Suds said:

So many decisions LOL

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Lordhooha said:

Again what’s the actual wattage?

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Herb & Suds said:

So many decisions LOL

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fjokone said:

800 = 150
1000 = 190
1200 = 235
1500 = 260

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Lordhooha said:

I mean at 260 watts in the space you have should be fine. I’d look at something proven like hlg’s lights. What does the “1500” watt cost?

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fjokone said:

$168.42 - including shipping

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Lordhooha said:

If your willing to put up a bit extra cash I’d go with this for what’s essentially a 3x3 room
https://growerslights.com/collections/led-grow-lights/products/horticulture-lighting-group-260-watt-quantum-board-led-kit

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MR.NICE.GUY.1990 said:

How big of an area would you say the hlg 500 v2 could cover?

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