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WEedward
WEedwardstarted grow question 5 months ago
Hi all, my first grow is near the end and i am planning the second. Current tent is 60x60 cm. For the next grow i will have a 100x100 cm tent. Not looking for huge harvest, but quality should be average or better. Will my GCX4 PWR (160 watt) have enough energy for an ok grow? THX
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Mo_Powers
Mo_Powersanswered grow question 5 months ago
When upgrading to a larger tent, it's crucial to ensure your lighting is sufficient to maintain plant health and yield quality. A general guideline is 30-50 watts per square foot for flowering cannabis: 100x100 cm Tent: 1 square meter = 10.76 square feet. Minimum Wattage Needed: 30 watts/ft² * 10.76 ft² = 322.8 watts Optimal Wattage Range: 30-50 watts/ft² * 10.76 ft² = 322.8-538 watts Your 160-watt light falls significantly short of this range for a 1 square meter tent. Additional Lighting: Add more lights to reach at least 300 watts. Ideally, aim for around 400-500 watts total for better coverage and light intensity, particularly during the flowering stage. Upgrade Your Light: Consider upgrading to a more powerful light or a combination of lights that provide adequate intensity and coverage. Optimize Light Efficiency: Ensure your light is hung at the correct height and adjust it as needed to provide even coverage. By ensuring you have adequate lighting, you'll be better positioned to achieve a healthy, high-quality crop in your new, larger tent.
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Mooncat
Mooncatanswered grow question 5 months ago
Sure why not? Wont be enough to fill the whole tent of course but good enough for a decent grow
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Jayna
Jaynaanswered grow question 5 months ago
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AsNoriu
AsNoriuanswered grow question 5 months ago
i grew 2 plants under mars sp150 ( some say its 120-130w by test, manufacturer says its 140) and it was always nice plants, if you master grow, fill canopy totally, then maybe its a bit too weak setup, closer to 200 or so would be better, but its a good light to nail growing and learn things.
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