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DIY Light Solution For Lockdown

Stomvi420started grow question 4 years ago

Ive begun my first grow using sunlight as its good weather in the uk If and when the weather does change I feel like I need to have a light solution ready! I have around 15m of RGB LED strip and access to most standard light bulbs. Do they have any chance? Sorry if stupid questio

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Athosanswered grow question 4 years ago

screw in led bulbs, can do a great job, I know, I use them. Just keep in mind that you need between 30 to 40 watts of led per sq ft of grow space.

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Harrythehatanswered grow question 4 years ago

The weather will change were in the UK. sunlight is great but not enough hours at the mo so you need to boost up the hours with your leds. course they have a chance go for it pick a simple nutrient regime so that does not mess you up

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Cat_Pied_Piperanswered grow question 4 years ago

I've had decent success with fluorescent bulbs in the past. Not ideal, but 2-3 fluoros will work. Incandescent bulbs will not work, but standard LED bulbs may work (never tried them myself). Good luck!

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