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Student_of_Sciencestarted grow question a year ago

I know I prob need to get a nicer light and ditch all the crap lights but for now I have what I have. Perhaps after some success I may be able to get a new light to replace all of them. But how far should it be? 2 feet above rockwool cube? And what watts per plant

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Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered grow question a year ago

The light should be about 36" inches away from the young seedling once It starts growing and 300 watts is enough light to fill a 2x3 grow space.

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Barbagrowsanswered grow question a year ago

I would also get a LUX or PPFD meter, easily downloaded as an app. Maybe not 100% accurate but you can get quite a good idea on where the light should be. Hope this helps

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