simple lighting question

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Mikenandez

Member

• May 7, 2010

• #1

O.K. guys take it easy on me because although my desire and ability to learn is on target my acquired skills thus far is close to none so I am hanging around here exited about learning and then eventually sharing knowledge as well.

Here is my question I understand that a plant in it's vegetative state requires about 18 hours of light a day "correct me if I am wrong"

So in order to obtain to the needed hours of light is it OK to use both a CFL bulb and natural sunlight as well?

 

StaySmokin206

Active Member

• May 7, 2010

• #2

It is definately okay to use CFL's along with sunlight. Although a greenhouse might be better than just walking it around due to the plant possibly being stressed by it but using CFL's with sun is fine. And it doesn't really require 18/6 or greater I have heard of people growing 12/12 from seed although I use 24/0 through veg

 

phyzix

Well-Known Member

• May 7, 2010

• #3

You can use mixed light sources (natural and artificial combined).

In fact the highest quality green houses have HPS lighting in addition to the sunlight that penetrates the walls/roof.

 

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Mikenandez

Member

• May 7, 2010

• #4

Thanks StaySmokin206 I appreciate the input!

 

golddog

Well-Known Member

• May 7, 2010

• #5

phyzix said:

You can use mixed light sources (natural and artificial combined).

In fact the highest quality green houses have HPS lighting in addition to the sunlight that penetrates the walls/roof.

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Good answer - Rep +

 

StaySmokin206

Active Member

• May 7, 2010

• #6

golddog said:

Good answer - Rep +

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lol'd @ that

 

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Mikenandez

Member

• May 7, 2010

• #7

phyzix said:

You can use mixed light sources (natural and artificial combined).

In fact the highest quality green houses have HPS lighting in addition to the sunlight that penetrates the walls/roof.

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Thanks a bunch for the info.

Is it true that HPS lights consume a whole lot of electricity?

 

phyzix

Well-Known Member

• May 7, 2010

• #8

Mikenandez said:

Thanks a bunch for the info.

Is it true that HPS lights consume a whole lot of electricity?

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Sure does, but currently it's the overall best variety of lighting for indoor plant growth that is commercially available.

You should check out this thread for more information about lighting: https://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/723-things-know-about-lighting.html

 

StaySmokin206

Active Member

• May 7, 2010

• #9

Just get a 150 watt HPS if electrical costs are a concern.. Maybe add some CFL's as side lighting.. People say 150 watt HPS is waste but has worked great for me so far This is my first grow and its coming along alright imo ^^

 

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