Just getting started with indoor growing. I have a 2.5' x 2.5' x 60" grow cabinet, I was planning on using a T5 -24" 4 tube fixture. I can only find 24 or less watt fixtures and tubes. Will this work or should I go with a bunch of CFL's?
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Originally posted by uncledoug View PostJust getting started with indoor growing. I have a 2.5' x 2.5' x 60" grow cabinet, I was planning on using a T5 -24" 4 tube fixture. I can only find 24 or less watt fixtures and tubes. Will this work or should I go with a bunch of CFL's?
My Growing and going full tilt NoTill NTG thread https://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum...l-tilt-no-till
The universities do not teach all things
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4’x4’x6.6’
600W MH
2x innova 19w full spec led
175cfm fan, can 33 filter
8gal DIY reservoir/ hydro system
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I recommend you go with the CFL plan. The reason being that T5 is only good for a few inches of penetration, where with CFL's you can get them down to where you want the buds to grow. Also it is easy to add more CFL's bulbs in flower.completed 7 grows
what I have learned so far:
environment maters more than nutrients
at least a dab of nutrients in every watering
effective flushing before harvest is critical to quality
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You might consider dumping that cabinet which limits your choice of lighting. Bezos has a great selection of T5 fixtures, and the prices are economically viable. Why limit yourself to one or two plants. 6 or 8 are doable with these 48" T5 fixtures. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...+Light+Fixture Of course I only use the T5s for vegging.
Check out these 7 beauties vegged with only one T5 fixture, and no tent or cabinet. There were 8, but I gave one to my son.
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