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T5 "full spec" 100W x 4 and 1 x 200w CFL (Wedging Bulb)

Wannabean
Wannabeanstarted grow question 4 years ago
High! I got 100w/total, 4x1 T5 Led-strips 40cm long 2cm wide (DIY-lamp, every strip is on a fitted plate 3cm between etch other). Is this lamp enough for 4 plants threw Flowering stage? I got a 200w CFL Wedge lamp, can i somehow combine T5with the CFL lamp in a smart way? Peace🙏
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GrowCN
GrowCNanswered grow question 4 years ago
I experimented with a setup like that long ago so I'd love to hear how this works out for you. The side lighting is great to prevent shadowing. I'm not a botanist but I think light that keeps the plant growing upward is good. What I don't know is if there is a downside to causing downward growth. I had good production from side branches that turned and grew downward to the light. I just don't know if they could have been better by keeping the growth always up. I like 30 watts per square foot (30cm x 30cm) as my personal minimum and love the added yield when I can provide 50 w/ft during flowering. I think if you will do OK with the CFL above like you have and the LED strips on the sides in the top 1/3 or 1/4 of the height.
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