lighting

Is it more beneficial to run both, MH and HPS at once? i have both ran thru hoods so staying cool isnt issue,just didnt know if the diff. lighting spectrum would trick my young plants into flower as their only 2 weeks from sprout.. thank you M.H- 1000 watts H.P.S.- 600 watts+super lumens...

Hey All, I would like to pick some brains for ideas... I am setting up a limited-commercial grow (500 square feet) in Alaska, yay... we're legal now!!! Anyway, I am going to use (2) 40' insulated high cube containers as my grow space. I am planning to plant Autos in one container using a DWC...

Hello all. This is my first journal so bear with me. I'm starting this with two healthy girls a couple weeks into flower, a couple unknowns in veg, one of which is sick, a clone of one of the girls that has rooted and is now growing, and a clone from the other girl that is not yet rooted. I...

Hey there folks! Has anybody used Roleadro (formerly known as Galaxy Hydro) for their indoor grow room lighting? I've installed two of their COB Full Spectrum 400w 2nd Generation LED Grow Light with Innovated Chips Indoor and Greenhouse Light for Flowering and Growing. However, I haven't...

Looking for other people using Plasma Lighting. Preferably Gavita Lep.

Im growing in my utility room, on a shelf using CFL lighting (cfls bulbs four per splitter with a reflector). My current space is 3 feet by almost 2 feet. My space is cramped, hard to adjust for lighting/temp/humidity etc so I decided to move the area to the other side. My new space is 6 feet...

Hey guys, I'm looking to do a low hassle build out here to grow the following seed strains Purchased strains: G13 Haze Bubblegum Sour Diesel possible others (free seeds, not sure which I got yet): THC Snow, White Widow Max, Strawberry Cough I'd like to have a continuous supply for personal...

hello everyone ill try to make this simple, yet im having such a hard time trying to figure out.. I recently just did my first grow ( woooho)and it was successful; not perfect but successful. Im using a 400 watt hps for veg and flower.. i know rookie but thats all i can do for the moment. i...

hey 420 peeps, i have a number of successful grows under my belt but this is my first time topping a plant. the strain is highway man x tang tang regular seed. Highwayman is a crossbreed of William's Wonder and Tang Tang. William's Wonder is an indica-dominant hybrid with THC levels reaching...

hey 420 peeps, i have a number of successful grows under my belt but this is my first time topping a plant. the strain is highway man x tang tang regular seed. 45 days in veg , 14'' high .... i topped the main stalk above the 4 th node. the plant is becoming very "bushy" ..... i was concerned...

I'm hoping to gain some insight into the longevity of LED grow lighting. I realize there are a couple of factors to consider (quality of LED, wattage, etc.) Most of the LED lights I've seen are rated for 50,000 hours of use. I've read of experiences where some LED's degrade over a short...

Back again . just a quick question . What lighting is right for seedling after germination ? I have used a florescent seems to work, and how soon to change to blue spectrum ? Also I found out that feeding every time u water is too much , Is this true ?:thanks:

Because of the immense size and distance of the sun from earth, and the action of global weather patterns, the earth is bathed in solar wavelengths that get light to all parts of a plant, not just from above. So, logically, in an enclosed space, supplemental side lighting is necessary to...

hi i was wondering, my plants are in the seedling stage, just started like a week ago, is it ok to put them in sunlight for some hours of the day and then switch them back to indoor lighting. and when exactly should i start using nutrients? i grow in soil. Thanks (pic attached)

Hello all, First time grower here - I posted in the "welcome" section and was encouraged to start a grow journal. So, here I am! Any and all feedback, comments, suggestions, and/or knowledge-drops are welcomed and highly encouraged. I want to learn! :) Strain: White Widow Grown from: Seed...

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Has anyone ever used skylights in their grow room as a supplemental lighting source?

Hey guys first off, I hope I'm posting this in the right area I'm still learning how to use the site. Antiways... obviously I am a noob to growing and right now I am about to place my seeds in soil..... and I have seen 1000000 things to do directly after but I need a sure answer this one guy...

Hey everyone, just came up with this little idea. There are 150+ 6000k LEDs circled around each of the planter pots(2). Totally waterproof by the way. I've heard illuminating the under growth will help with the "popcorn". Please give your opinions on my lighting idea. Cheers all.

hey there everyone. i need some advice for upgrading my grow lighting. basically, my space is 2x3 feet. 5 feet height. exhaust of around 170cfm. my current lighting is: 1 mars hydro reflector 3x96. i would like to add another light. and am interested in advice on what yall think...