Is 4 23 watt 2700k cfls enough for 3 plants in flower?

2amhigh

Active Member

• Nov 16, 2010

• #1

Just wanting to know? Also could I mix in some 5000k's? Thanks everyone.

 

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frmrboi

Well-Known Member

• Nov 16, 2010

• #2

as long as they're puny cuttings growing in party cups. more light is always better. 5000 K isn't a good source.
https://www.rollitup.org/attachments/cfl-growing/240662d1226605588-5000k-vs-6500k-hortgraph2.gif

 

warfey

Active Member

• Nov 17, 2010

• #3

I would use double that amount of lights and up the wattage on em for more lumens.If you already have the 5000k lights, I'd use em.If you havent,frmrboi is right,not the best source.Stick with 2700k lights

 

stoneyluv

Well-Known Member

• Nov 17, 2010

• #4

you should use four of them for each plant

 

2amhigh

Active Member

• Nov 17, 2010

• #5

idk if they are really 5000k they are called daylight cfls so idk what do u think??

 

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frmrboi

Well-Known Member

• Nov 17, 2010

• #6

2amhigh said:

idk if they are really 5000k they are called daylight cfls so idk what do u think??

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whatever it's called it isn't 6500 K which is what you want. They're better than nothing.

 

stoneyluv

Well-Known Member

• Nov 18, 2010

• #7

plants will grow with them but you run a high risk of stretching and slow growth

 

2amhigh

Active Member

• Nov 18, 2010

• #8

I just read the package they came in and it says 6500 kelvins so I guess they are after all lol. The brand is "Bright Effects".