Temperature VS More Light which is better for buds size and potency

Also side note any one know if Strawberry cough is ok with these higher temps, Northern LightsXSkunk is the other plant and it was fine with low 80's for my other grow

Also too lazy to mess around with CO2 stuff so thats not what im looking for, just kinda wanted an opinion on having double the light vs slightly better temps in terms of potency/yield. Thanks for all the answers :).

Yeah its the dual chip lights BESTVA and i keep both the veg and the flower switch on for maximum light. I've grown 3 or four times with one being out doors in CA where it reached 100 plus on many days and it didn't seem to affect the plants too much except for like ORGANOMAN said they sucked up water. The temp problem Im having now it that i have the set up in a closet because my new place is smaller so the whole closet gets a little warm. Im probably going to keep both lights on and just try to leave the closet cracked hopefully that will bring it down 2-4 degrees and get a little more cool air from the house in there as the AC is set on 68 keeps the room temps pretty close to that. I read the same stuff Inspireme posted that why i thought id see what you guys thought.

Did you spell the lights correctly you put bestiva, if its the bestva 1000w dual chip purple looking light I would leave both in.

A quick Google search shows co2 does help with temperatures. A grow big will not put out masses of CO2 but it will be more beneficial than not. They are very cheap as well.

@organoman https://www.growweedeasy.com/co2 "Higher Temperature is Okay – Maintaining 1200-1500 PPM of CO2 in the grow area allows growers to keep temperatures much higher than normal, up to 95°F (30°C). For growers with hot bright lights, this can make it easier to keep temps at a range their plants will like." LumiGrow BLOGS JAN 8, 2018 Temperature and CO2 Cannabis Considerations for Your Grow Back To Learning Center Overview The newest generation of powerful LED grow lights have changed the way that growers maximize profits and crop quality. Growers often ask what CO2 cannabis and temperature adjustments need to be made to their growing environment in order to optimize their facility for LED lighting. Dr. Matt Wheatley, a cannabis consultant working with LumiGrow, explains: “New and experienced growers that want to reap the benefits of an LED strategy should familiarize themselves with the relationships between environmental factors that affect the efficiency of photosynthesis; leaf temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, and light intensity. In this article, we’ll discuss the effect of temperature on photosynthetic rate; how temperature and CO2 concentration are intimately linked to plant growth at higher temperatures; and compare the differences between ambient temperatures in HPS and LED grow rooms,” explains Dr. Matt Wheatley. Leaf Temperature vs. Ambient Room Temperature When scientists discuss photosynthesis and temperature, they typically reference leaf temperature, not the ambient room temperature; this makes sense given that the biochemistry of photosynthesis takes place inside plant’s leaves. In contrast, when grow room designers discuss temperature, they usually reference the ambient room temperature. In most growing environments, the leaf temperature will be higher than the ambient air temperature surrounding the plant. This is especially true for plants grown under high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights, which emit infrared radiation that is absorbed as heat by the plant. https://www.lumigrow.com/learning-center/blogs/optimize-your-cannabis-grow-for-led-temperature-and-co2-considerations/ "Temperature Requirements for Photosynthesis RuBisCO is the plant enzyme responsible for the chemical reaction that is the first step of carbon fixation. This chemical reaction is seen as the conversion of CO2 and water into simple sugars during photosynthesis. The chemical reaction that RuBisCO performs is temperature-dependent. With full sunlight and ambient CO2 concentrations of about 300ppm, as well as a temperature range of 5°C-27°C, the rate at which CO2 is absorbed by the plant and converted to sucrose increases as the temperature increases (Figure 1 below), leading to increasing gains in net photosynthesis. If the internal leaf temperature rises above 27°C, RuBisCO enzymes begin to perform the reverse reaction, with some of the RuBisCO enzyme converting sucrose and oxygen into CO2 and water in a process known as photorespiration. As leaf temperatures approach 40°C, net photosynthesis will become negative as the plant burns more carbon than it gains. So, under normal ambient CO2 levels, a grower will achieve the greatest growth with leaf temperatures just below 27°C. Fortunately, an indoor grower can adjust their environment to achieve optimal growing conditions. Controlled environments allow growers to maintain optimal temperatures, carbon dioxide concentrations, light intensity and relative humidity. So, let’s explore how a grower can adjust the growing environment to take advantage of high rates of growth that occur at high temperatures."

I prefer to get the slightly lower temp in flower. I find 87f a tad high. I find 79f to be less stressful. So long as both plants can get a decent amount of coverage of the one light I would go with the one. Not saying that's what you should do but it's what I would do. A co2 bag helps with extra heat but I find it only helps a little, and the bag really needs to be quite low down in the tent, I try and have it just below the canopy as the extractor fans sucks it all out the top.

87°F sounds a little hot for me. I'd be running just one at the hottest points in the day. Alternatively if they are dimmable, dim them to keep a good coverage. I'd be trying to up my extraction if I were you. Possibly adding CO2 bags as they can help the plants manage with hotter temperatures. If you wanted a free solution to keeping it cooler, make sure its lights out at the hottest parts of the day. You can do this by turning the lights off 15mins earlier/later until you get to the desired time. This wont stress your plants. Hope this helps 🙂