two cfl's for 1 plant?

[HazE DazE 718]

i have two 65 watt cfl's in a 4 foot tall 2 feet long and wide white grow box which give 3400 lumens each is this good enough for 1 weed plant? and what would be the best way to set them up? oh and i also have a 23 watt cfl which gives 1400 lumens but i heard was useless would this help at all if i put it inside the grow box?

 

[Mutt]

4 square feet. you need at least 3 of those 3400 lumen bulbs.
Yes even the 23w bulb will help. More the better.
Use the bulbs horiz.

 

[Alistair]

Alos, be sure that they put out light in the correct spectrum of color. For vegetative growth look for bulbs with a 6500 K or warm white rating. If you use them for flowering, 2700 K, or warm white is recommended. I believe it's 2700 K for flowering. Double check with someone who knows for sure.

 

[Killuminati420]

2700k is for flowering

 

[Alistair]

Thanks, K420 for refreshing the memory.

 

[poop-dog]

I ran 6 cfls during veg. I am now using 5 for side lighting plus the t5 up top for flowering. I would recommend the same thing for you. I wouldn't take away any lighting and actually, I should add a few more.

Keep them very close. 2 inches or so.

Def. add the 23 watter! It will in fact help.

 

[HazE DazE 718]

im on the veg stage of my plant but im planning on having two warm white 65 watt cfls which are good for the flowering stage and add 1 soft white 23 watt and 65 watt cfls which are good for veg can i still grow my plant like this since thats all i can really afford?? (btw optimal growth is not a must)

 

[poop-dog]

Depends how tall your plant gets. The taller she gets, the more bulbs you will need to get light to the middle and bottom. I would at least top the plant a couple time and trim any lower leaves off. How far along are you? Any pics?

Lollipopping or doing a scrog would probably be best. Anyway, you will need a few more bulbs. Good thing they are cheap!

Check out my grow journal. I am riding a thin line like you.