Are CFL's good enough for Veg?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Arminius, May 6, 2011.

  1. #1 Arminius, May 6, 2011
    I will be running a 600w HPS for flowering, but wanted to reduce the electricity for the 24/7 period.
    Can I get enough growth using CFLs, Or should I use HID for veg?
    I am kinda new, but am wanting to do it right.
    Any feedback is appreciated.
    My anticipated grow will be with 4-6 plants in a scrog box type room, with recuirculating bubbler buckets.
     
  2. #2 Optical, May 6, 2011
    You can use CFLs. I use 250w of 6400k CFL and it works well. You can also veg under 18/6 if you're worried about electricity bills. :)
     
  3. #3 Olesmoky, May 6, 2011
    4-6 plants will be fine under a 200-300 watts of CFLs for at least the first month.
     
  4. #4 Arminius, May 6, 2011
    Thanks for the quick replies. My local hydro store has a 600w HPS setup with reflector and digital ballast for $350. So CFLs will get me started, giving me ~4 weeks to come up with the cash for them.
    Thanks again!
     
  5. #5 rhapsodyrcks, May 8, 2011

    Thats what I did and worked out very well. CFLs are cheap to buy.
     

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