Mh or Hps for veg

[SirSmksAlot]

Should I use my mh bulb for veg then switch to hps for flowering? Or stick with the hps for both stages? What are some advantages and drawbacks for both

 

[9fingerleafs]

On GWE main site says that MH is best for veg because of the blue/white light promotes short nodes and rapid vegetative growth and HPS in flowering because all the red signals flowering

 

[SirSmksAlot]

That's what I figured. I just had heard that the hps could be used for the entire cycle. I just want to make sure that Im using the proper lighting. This is my first real grow. Thanks.

 

[9fingerleafs]

Yes any kind of light will ultimately work for both cycles but if you have both that’s the pros of each

 

[Cali]

What Nebula says is if you want your plant to stretch a bit like when doing her manifold you should use hps in veg. But if you want thight nodes short bushy plant use mh I personally either cfl on beg or just my hps like Nebula. I see her results and shows you exactly how she does it so if it ain’t broke don’t fix it I guess. So it’s really a personal preference because both mh/hps will work on either veg or flower.

 

[Cali]

But if you have both bulbs take advantage and use one for veg and one for flower that way you don’t burn thru your bulbs too quickly and that will save you$

 

[SirSmksAlot]

I'm kind of limited to about 4' of total plant height, so MH it is. Thank you