Cfl's: 6500k vs 2700k

Tofum

Tofum

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So when i grew my first plant, for the veg stage i used some 26 watt(highest wattage i could find) 6500k cfls and some 40 watt 2700 cfls for flowering. Now would it be more worthwhile just to use the 2700 lights for the extra wattage instead of using the 6500k at first, or maybe a combination? Thanks.
 
bblzs

bblzs

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It's all about recreating mother nature. When it's spring and she's vegging the daylight spectrum is bright blue 5000k plus. When it's fall & she flowers it's red spectrum 2700k.
 
Tofum

Tofum

Member
Yes, this i know. I was just curious if throwing in some 2700k with the higher wattage in the veg stage would outweigh the advantages of having the proper spectrum bulb
 
CdnBud

CdnBud

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The more wattage of 6500K for vegging the better. That being said, if you want to throw in some 2700K, it may help. I never did it, but it won't kill your plants. Try it out different ways on different grows and see the difference.Hope that helps.
 
Tofum

Tofum

Member
Thank you, all feedback is appreciated :) I would definitely buy some 40 watt 6500ks if i could find them!
 
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