Is it Safe to run two different spectrums of lighting during Flowering ?

SLT4x4

Member
Hey Guys I have 6 flowering ladies (week 3)under a 600w HPS.I was ''told'' by a person at my grow shop which I trust to add my 480w 8 bulb T5 even though they have the blue spectrum veg bulbs.I am just questioning adding the different color while flowering what would you do in this situation ? Id like to add the light because I feel my 600 isnt adequate enough for all 6.Any suggestions or experiences would be awesome.
 
Absolutely use that T5 in conjunction with the HPS, if you can afford it on your power bill. Flowering Cannabis loves all spectrums of light. I have never done it because my 400W MH and CFL's are wrapped up in veg, but if I didn't have to worry about power and heat there would be a 400W MH next to the HPS. I would recommend keeping the HPS wattage higher than the Blue/White spectrum bulbs.
 

NLXSK1

Well-Known Member
As long as they get 12 hours or more of darkness a night, the spectrum of light they get during the day will not affect their flowering schedule.

You can use the extra light if you wish, it should help.
 

SLT4x4

Member
Awesome guys thank you.Heat hasnt been an issue so far thanks to my fans.I wanted to get other opinions on combining a ''Veg" spectrum and flowering HPS.My electric bill went up $64 per month because of my tent and I really didnt see any difference when I was vegging with the T5's so whoo hoo for me LOL Thanks again Im gonna go add those this morning
 
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