Robertsanswered grow question 9 months ago I have grown a half lb autoflower under 100 watts. It all depends on your substrate, and what's in it. For vegging you don't need intense light. If you don't have a dimmer then about 3 foot away from plant, possibly more. If you do have a dimmer, then move in to about 2 ft at about 30 to 40 percent running strenght. These are just a ball park measurements that can get you by.