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100W full spectrum enough for 2 plants in a 80x80x160cm tent. Should I get a 300W instead?
fuckitimhighstarted grow question 3 years ago
So, I bought this light, it's a 100W full spectrum grow light. But I think I might've bought it too hastily. I want to ask you guys before I return it though.
Do you think I should get a 300W instead? Planning on growing 2 auto plants ScrOGed.
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Chow_13answered grow question 3 years ago
You would want a 300W for a 3x3 tent. A top range 100W LED light would cover a 2x2. But a mid-lower range 100W LED would only cover 1-1.5 squared.
Papa_Tanswered grow question 3 years ago
I’m with team buy the best damn light your budget can afford you. Your plants are depending on you to make the sun’s rays.
Cheap lights make junk weed.
You need something that can push 900 PPFD/PAR minimum. Preferably something with a dimmer.
Every other grower makes a good point here too.
Good luck 🤙
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Skinnytalls420answered grow question 3 years ago
I would go with a 300watts led or a 600watt hps
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Danger90946answered grow question 3 years ago
Always want to go with the biggest light you can get. Remember if the light is to intense you can always dim it down or rise it up higher from plant canopy.
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LeastExpectedGroweranswered grow question 3 years ago
What sized space? I think you could do it with the 100, but you'd be way happier with 300w.
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Hempy_The_Kidanswered grow question 3 years ago
Personally I would get the biggest I could afford. Light is everything in the marijuana grow.
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