HPS 1000wt in veg

[novice101]

What are the down sides of using a 1000wt hps bulb in veg stage.. i have it in a 2 by 4 by 5foot tent.

 

[jrboone]

It's just unnescessary. All you need for veg is a four bulb T8 fixture. Use two cool white, and two warm white bulbs.

 

[novice101]

but what if i use the bulb i described what are the down sides?

 

[Fuzzy Duck]

but what if i use the bulb i described what are the down sides?

1. Extra electricity cost, due to longer than vegging hours when compared to shorter flowering time.
(may wish to check out gas lantern routine for shorter vegging hours)

2. HPS are red/orange spectrum which may well cause stretched plants with long internode spacing in veg.