The Official "VEG BULB" Opinion/Debate/Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'Growing Marijuana Indoors' started by Ender87i, Jul 1, 2009.

  1. Hey guys, i dont think this has been done before, so here goes..

    This is the OFFICIAL VEG-BULB discussion thread!

    -What bulb do you prefer for veg? (type, brand, model, etc.) and why?

    -What color temperature do you think is best? (5500k, 6500k, 7200k, etc.)



    ill start...

    I prefer using Metal Halide for veg - specifically the Hortilux Blue, because of its enhanced spectral range. The Hortilux bulb is 5500k, but i also considered the Solarmax 7200k bulb for the enhanced purple spectrum before i ended up choosing the 5500k Hortilux Blue instead because i think it offers the best range of colors, and is used by many growers.

    What bulb does everybody else prefer for veg?
     
  2. MH..and whatever bulb is the cheapest....
     
  3. Yeah, but lets say money is no object... Then what bulb would you choose/prefer for veg?

    i personally was tossed up between the MH Hortilux "Blue" 5500k, and the MH Solarmax Enhanced 7200k. Do u guys think i made the right decision by choosing the Hortilux? Im not too sure about the 5500k spectrum, maybe 6500k or 7200k would have been better... I dunno, what do you guys think?
     
  4. Bringing this thread back to life...

    Never got any opinions on the Solarmax MH Veg bulb that burns at 7200k...
    Considering most MH burn around 5500k give or take, 7200k is very high in blue spectrum light, and they claim that the enhanced blue spectrum is amazing for veg and will have great results.. Does anybody have any experience with this bulb?

    What are everybodys thoughts on this? im very curious about it..

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