By continuing to use the website or clicking Accept you consent to our cookies and personal data policy. For details please see Privacy Policy
Accept
I need help choosing a better light for my single plant microgrow!
donnythechefstarted grow question 5 years ago
H50cm W37.5cm L57cm
Now using 1 household 13w Phillips LED 2700K for flower, a 120w CFL for veg and I use a cheap 20w dual Spectrum LED that I'm sure does almost nothing.
See pics for convo with led sales guy. Is the height really that much of an issue with the light intensity?
like
Athosanswered grow question 5 years ago
Lets see you have a surface of 37.5 * 57 that is 0.21 sq m or 2.3 sq ft. My own space is very similar to that although taller. You need 30 to 40 watts of led watts per sq ft, that is 70 to 92 watts (and forget CFL). Check this picture https://media.growdiaries.com/static/post/photo/4596/288556_micro-grow-60w-78w-run-2eva-seedshigh-level.jpg
You can keep using the led bulbs, just remove the plastic cover and point them down and use several more of them. Since height will be an issue I would use 5000K to 6500K color ones, that will help in keeping the stretch down.
OGgrowsanswered grow question 5 years ago
Hi @donnythechef yes, intensity can be a problem. you need at least 50w-70w. on aliexpress you have several options, in the description you can see the area it covers and the height that the light should be, here are some options for good leds for your Microgrow:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_dTkBbCY
https://a.aliexpress.com/_dTXZkL6
https://a.aliexpress.com/_d8QAL3q
good luck mate 👍
1 like
Complain
I_and_Ianswered grow question 5 years ago
I've bought a light from this guy and so has my mate,
His stuff is good but he is rather cautious for some reason in his recommendations if that helps you at all
I've no idea of how much light you require in a space that small, but pretty much you need around 40-55 Watts per foot space to pull a good amount from your plant not just to pull something, but a good amount
1 like
Complain
Fruitgroweranswered grow question 5 years ago
It looks to be like what you have in your box is adaquate and working fine! You could get more warm cfl bulbs to put in there or more led strips, maybe a small cob?
like
Complain
Similar Grow Questions
Solved
kira90
dli 40x40 growbox lamp distance problemhi guys, I have a ts1000 at a distance of 50cm they tell me to lower it to 40cm but the dli would greatly exceed (60 dli photone) the recommended threshold of 40/45. Having a 40x40 growbox, in your opinion, at what distance should I keep the lamp?Plant. Other
Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Setup. Lighting
6 months ago
1
1
Solved
InTheSmallSpace
When did the flowering start?The LED panel, after switching (Ts600 Mars Hydro), stayed slightly on even during the dark hours. I managed to fix the issue, but I'm not sure how to count the flowering period. The plant had shown some differentiation, a few pistils, and a bit of stretching. What do you think?
Setup. Lighting
6 months ago
3
5
Solved
GorillaDoink
Too much wattage?Is 300w too much for this early on? Going on week 2 just repotted today
Setup. Lighting
5 months ago
4
4
Solved
NederGreens
Help de decide tent and light for my setupI want to so some quick yielts with autoflower. Maximum of 4, with a 100 watt light.
- What tent do you recommend (will a 2,3 x 2,3 mars hydro be enough?)
- What light do you recommend? (i see many 100 watt lights but some people pushing it with 300 watt lights, i won;t do co2)Setup. Lighting
6 months ago
3
4
Solved
MiistrH
Plant touching lightsPlant almost touches my light.. can’t hang it higher any tips on how to deal with this?
Setup. Lighting
6 months ago
1
2
Solved
Insertcoin
Should i raise the lamp to force the strech?I had the light the past few weeks 30cm over the plant on 100% wich has 930ppfd in 20h duration it was all together 65 DLI.
I want to force the strech from now. Do you think i should raise the light up tp 50cm over the plant?
The plant made nearly 20cm within the past weeks.6 months ago
6
2
Solved
yokotasan
Booster light did not turn off during night time6th week of flowering
AUTOFLOWERS
20/4
I accidentally left 20w 600mn booster for 3h during dark period (I noticed as switched off)
Will they hermy?
To be honest my growbox has holes so it was never a total balckness.Setup. Lighting
5 months ago
6
5
Solved
Nivloc
First grow. Growing autos from meph in a 3x3 tent. They are in the w/3 of flower. On 24 hr light.(Accidentally) having a heat wave in my area and can't keeps temps down below 80-85. Will it hurt anything to switch to 18/6 now so I can have lights off when it's hottest part of dayBuds. Other
Setup. Lighting
5 months ago
7
5
Solved
4LBuds
Light wattTs1000 150 Watt mars hydro. Will this grow 3 plants?
Setup. Lighting
5 months ago
1
1
Solved
Dr_Perl_Junior
Hey folks, newbie here! Any experiences upgrading the older model of Mars Hydro TSW 2000 with a custom controller/dimmer for Home Assistant integration? Insights appreciated! Thanks!
Setup. Lighting
Setup. Other
5 months ago
4
2
Solved
Dr_Perl_Junior
Sorry hat the question earlier before but I'm new here so I dont know how to undo the solved quesion status. The LED has about 300W and I want to dimm it. not simply turn it on/off. Preferably with some kind of integration in home automation systems like Home Assistant. Thanks :)
Setup. Lighting
Setup. Other
5 months ago
1
2
Solved
Green_Man_420
Light intensityMy plants have been looking sad for a couple weeks. Tried everything then the other night I turned my light down to 40% giving a DLI of 28 they perked right up with 24 hours. I have now put it up to 60% giving a DLI off 39 will this be ok or should I keep it low. Week 2 flower.
Setup. Lighting
8 months ago
1
2
Solved
MrShortTermMemory
Lighting cycle for VEG stage. Is 24x7 OK?Hi,
Should I use the VEG lights 24x7 from the time I plant my seed until it's ready to bloom, or would something like 18 hours on and 6 hours off make more sense? Is there a "best practice" for veg lighting? It has worked for my first 3 grows. VIPARSPECTRA 600W LED
Thanks,
Mr.STMSetup. Lighting
8 months ago
7
7
Solved
hweixd
Got a Mars Hydro TS600, will it do alright?My plan is to grow only 1 plant, in a 40x40x120 tent. I know the tent is pretty small but hopefully i can do some training on the plant to grow wide
Will the light do until the end? 100wats, but no light dim possibility. Currently growing seedling at 13 dli at 60 cm
Setup. Lighting
9 months ago
2
1
Solved
Lew420
Bad idea?Will a mars hydro TS1000 be too strong for a 60x60x140cm tent?
I have been using a TS600 and TS1000 in tandem in a tent 4x too big for the light level, I have been growing strong and tasty buds but with low yields so downsizing my tent size to maximise the light.Other. General questions
Setup. Lighting
9 months ago
3
3
Solved
MarcoCasanova00
Too much light or PH imbalance?I dont know, something strange about the color, the spots on the leaves maybe? suggestions accepted. Maybe I need to add a fan ASAP, or let more air into the tent?
Dimmer is sset to 20% 25% , maybe I should give more light? or maybe less?
Leaves. Color - Yellow
Leaves. Color - Pale
Setup. Lighting
7 months ago
2
2