Compact Flourecent Lighting for small grow op.

[NoQuarter74]

i'm just starting out and i want to grow my first 1 plant grow op and i'm planning to use compact fluoro's cause there cheap.i just wanted to know is it possible to use the compact fluoro's during the whole process and if so which kind specifically?and if i have to change the lights what kind of compact fluoro's/lights would i buy for each stage? (how many watts & lumens). and also how many compact fluoro bulbs would i need for 1 plant?

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[UKgirl420]

hello and welcome to MP

yes you can use cfls for the entire grow ,,,you want to have 5000 lumens per sq ft ,,so it would depend on how big your grow room is to see how many you would need ,,,the lumens per bulb will be on the outside of box :48:

 

[The Effen Gee]

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i'm just starting out and i want to grow my first 1 plant grow op and i'm planning to use compact fluoro's cause there cheap.i just wanted to know is it possible to use the compact fluoro's during the whole process and if so which kind specifically?and if i have to change the lights what kind of compact fluoro's/lights would i buy for each stage? (how many watts & lumens). and also how many compact fluoro bulbs would i need for 1 plant?

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A: How many CFL'S? As many as you can fit into the space. Yes you can use them during the whole process, just don't expect a whole lot on the scale when it is dry. Good way to start, I did. If you plan on doing this for a while, I would recommend you get the feel for growing, develop a green-ish thumb, read a LOT and get yourself a 600 or two and do something crazy.

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