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Hortilux Blue: 1000 Watt Metal Halide Grow Light
NorthernFrostCannabisstarted grow question 5y ago
Has anyone used a Hortilux Blue: 1000 Watt Metal Halide Grow Light through their entire grow? Are the price worth it? Color Temperature 5500K
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DoctorGreenThumbanswered grow question 5y ago
I have never used that exact bulb. 20 years ago i did a grow from start to finish with Metal Halide. I found the buds were airy and fluffy not tight and dense. Hope that helps.
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunityanswered grow question 5y ago
change the bulb.. Use red spectrum for flowering.. makes a dramatic difference on your return..
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