2x2x5 Grow Space using CFL Re: Light

killbros

killbros

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So I've decided to give this a try after watching so many videos. Im not really confused on lighting just unsure if this is sufficient lighting. I am using CFL.
I plan on growing no more than 2 plants. (personal use).
Im doing a Deep Water Culture method.
Using FloraBloom, FloraGro, FloraMicro for nutrients.
Grow space is covered in Mylar.

Grow Space. 2x2x5
2-68-Watt (300W) Soft White.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&productId=100676712&R=100676712
2-65watt (300w) Daylight.
http://www.lowes.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&productId=3197521&cId=

MOST IMPORTANTLY -Can I use the lights together for both Veg & Flower? I ask because I have read that the growth of the plant does better with both Red and Blue spectrum. So I figured having both types of lighting in veg. state will be good, right? Does having 6500k in flower stage hurt at all? Please help me out...Thanks in advance. :)
Example of my grow space I would like to create.
 

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dabupp

dabupp

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Do you know the K temp of those lights? If it is ~2700k and ~6500k you should be fine. To get the "maximum" benefit, you would want to run 4 x 68w 6500K during veg, then 4x 68w 2700K during flowering. Though, I have been using 8 bulbs (4 2700k, 4 6500k) with success. I believe you can actually veg off 2700K and flower off 6500K, just the benefits will be diminished.

In short, you are fine. Also, your links are broken.
 
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freshmoney

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mixed spectrum is better. 3:1 ratio during veg and flower.3 6500k 1 2700k for veg, 3 2700k and 1 6500k for flower
 
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