Growing decision

Fellow friends off green, I need some help in planning my grow area. I plan on building a stealth cabinet for my grow room, very small area for no more than maybe two plants tops. Likely start with one.

I know how I will build it and ventilate it, but the lighting is my only "hanging" question. Based on all my research, I think I would like to be able to use both a MH and HPS lighting for the best lumen's. For such a small area (probably 8-10 sqft) I was thinking 100 WATT MH and HPS lights. Therefore, my questions are below (but not limited to the below):

1. Is the area fine for one or two plants?
2. Should I scrap the HIDs and go CFLs?
3. Do I need a ballast for the 100 WATT MH and/or MPS?

If you can think of something I should consider your criticism or suggestions are much appreciated. Peace

Easy420forme said:

1. Is the area fine for one or two plants?

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Yes

Easy420forme said:

2. Should I scrap the HIDs and go CFLs?

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I would stick with the HID's, or get some T5's.

Easy420forme said:

3. Do I need a ballast for the 100 WATT MH and/or MPS?

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All MH/HPS will need a ballast. No experience with the low wattage ones, but it's possible they will integrate into the fixture, or you might be able to get self ballasted bulbs. You could always email a vendor and ask

Thank you... I think I will go with the low watt HIDs. Thanks for the answers

gobbly said:

yes



i would stick with the hid's, or get some t5's.



All mh/hps will need a ballast. No experience with the low wattage ones, but it's possible they will integrate into the fixture, or you might be able to get self ballasted bulbs. You could always email a vendor and ask

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