I'm considering doing a single plant grow with a 5 gallon bucket and I was wondering if anyone could recommend me an led light that would serve effectively for the full cycle (being sure to give the flowering stage what it needs) and cost $0-$150? I'm using an area that is 2 feet wide.
For under 150$ I think you have 2 choices... DIY with COBs (you'd get 100-150W easily) or a Mars Hydro light, they are cheap but they work well for the price.
You should use a UFO led light from Apollo or Galaxyhydro this fit perfect on the top of a 5 gallon bucket
Below are a couple Mars Hydro Leds yomandude mentioned, they seem to be a good choice for small grows. I recently purchased the 300w to veg with. Good luck with your choice. Mars 300w http://www.ebay.com/itm/MarsHydro-300W-LED-Grow-Light-40cm-Length-5KG-170-180W-True-Watts-Lamps-Panel/371291844831?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D444000%26algo%3DSOI.DEFAULT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D31192%26meid%3Dcc7cd6e7c3d645edbee3d38b30e766c7%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D10%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D391167060118 Mars II 400w http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mars-400w-LED-Grow-Light-5W-Led-Full-Spectrum-Veg-Flower-Kit-Free-Power-cord-/291049086266?pt=US_Hydroponics&hash=item43c3e09d3a Some good info in this thread, this page has someone using the 300w in flower. http://forum.grasscity.com/lighting/1360125-mars-hydro-led-grow-light-family.html/page-726
I would say unless you spend 350for a quality LED then I would rec Induction until u can? If you want a a direction>optic 120watt vero18 3000K for straight flower. They have a 10percent off HIGHYIELD meanwell drivers and BridgeLux Vero