Am i ok with this LED light?

[ponzi314]

So currently i have a AC Inifity 2x4 tent and in that tent i have a SF1000. Im running one plant right now. I have ALOT of issues but they arent related to the light just me. Ive been growing with this setup for couple years now, i think i only have like 5 grows under my belt. All of them have been using AUTO's because i thought they were suppose to be easy mode.

Ive learned that they are in fact the opposite and that photos are more forgiving. So i ordered some photos( Humboldt Seed Company Blueberry Muffin) and i was thinking about maybe doing 2 at once to make up for my failed plant. Im trying to minimize costs so my question is can i get by with my current light?

Would it be better to just do 1 plant instead of 2?
Will i absolutely need a new light and are there recs for ones under 200 for a 2x4

[Allenpro]

Well the "if you have to ask" rule applies again. I have a 2 x 4 tent I use to make mothers and then harvest and according to my PPFD App the SF folks lie like most LED sales info does. I bought a SP 2000 for the tent and at 12 inches above the plant the best I could get in the corners was 230 PPFD and a 1000 PPFD. Never trust the area they say the light covers trust the PPFD maps and if they dont post a map keep on looking.
With all my venting behind me I would grow one plant in the center and take a couple of clones to grow in the corners and see how they do.

[Bluey]

You'll need a more intense light growing photos than you need for autos.

In a 4x2 look for bar style lights in the 320w range from Marshydro and spiderfarmer

[golfnrl]

A couple of considerations. The general guideline for LED’s is 30-50 watts per square foot of grow space, 2x4 = 8 SF. 8sf x 30 watts = 240 watts minimum for your tent and 400 watts max. There a two kinds of LED lamps, quantum board and bar style. Each have their pros and cons. You want a full spectrum light. Usable light is your biggest concern. Look for the true power rating or the wattage drawn from the wall, sometimes light companies lie about the true power rating. Not as prevalent as it used to be but pay attention. More important than wattage is light spectrum. You want a full spectrum light. Quantum board LED’s are usually a little less expensive than bar style, but bar style LED’s are superior in how they can dissipate heat. You’ll want a light with dimming capabilities. Look at the usable light of the fixture, sometimes referred to as PPFD. Quantum boards are generally a little less expensive than bar lights. Buy the mot powerful best quality lamp you can afford. Check out the info at this link.

https://www.growweedeasy.com/5-best-...t-for-cannabis