how can I tell how many nm they are getting?you can grow with a living room lamp, you get out what you put in. Plants don't use lumens,lumens are for humans. Photo synthetically active radiation is what plants use, so as long as your plants are receiving between 4-700nm, your in good shape.
http://www.fondriest.com/news/photosyntheticradiation.htm
I too, would like to know this.how can I tell how many nm they are getting?
simple a p.a.r. meter http://www.sunlightsupply.com/p-14301-par-meter-with-integrated-or-remote-sensor.aspxI too, would like to know this.
For just a simple $350?
just an example, that is 100% retail, know one pays that any more. I bet you could even rent/borrow one from your local hydro store.For just a simple $350?
Some of us, do not have these kind of funds readily available =] lol.
scrogging?Ever consider Scrogging underneath the T5 setup? Seems to be most efficient in your case if you only grow the two plants.
Using a SCROG or screen of green technique. Use the search feature, you will find a complete outline. Hell, just google "scrog growing". Good luck!scrogging?
Using a SCROG or screen of green technique. Use the search feature, you will find a complete outline. Hell, just google "scrog growing". Good luck!