is this enought light for my single plant?

green thumb115

green thumb115

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i have one 40w 2700k cfl light shining down my plant right now..its two and a half weeks into flowering..is it enough lighting for it?
 
lime73

lime73

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green thumb115 said:
i have one 40w 2700k cfl light shining down my plant right now..its two and a half weeks into flowering..is it enough lighting for it?
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Enough to get through the cycle...one or two more would be better!!! even one at 6500 and two at 2700...for better results, but yes you can do it with just the one.

How big is she? got a pic?
 
GreenNerd420

GreenNerd420

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lime73 said:
Enough to get through the cycle...one or two more would be better!!! even one at 6500 and two at 2700...for better results, but yes you can do it with just the one.

How big is she? got a pic?
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You don't need any 6500k CFLs in flower (ever).
 
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McFonz

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I grew with 45W CFL for a whole cycle. Used a very tight SCROG all around the light.
Got 8 grams.

I wouldn't waste my time doing it again.

I'd say get 3-4 more of those if you want something that worth working for.
And of course make sure you walls reflect light well and use reflectors on your lights. (disposable small baking trays can make nice ones)
 
RyanTheRhino

RyanTheRhino

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Well there are so many variables when you ask that question. Are you using reflectors? The more light you direct back to your plant the less lights you will need. But I would recommend at least 100 actual watts if you want more than a quarter. That's with some attempt of a reflector

I would say keep the lights all 2700k. the post above says to get a 6500k, it would be good to have dual spectrum but in your case you don't even have enough red spectrum(2700k) light for a good flower.
 
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