Using a 600 AND a 1000w hps for flowering?

Aramush

Active Member
Hi all, my first post :)

I've read loads and do have a couple grows under my belt though.

So my question which i can't seem to find the answer to anywhere is this:
Would it be a good idea to use a 600w and a 1000w hps in a flowering space?

I don't want to get into the debate about which is better - as far as i can figure there are advantages to both.

So my reasoning is as follows:
In a standard setup with say 2 600s one would move in ones plants after a period of vegging (or not) and generally fill the space below one light, the plans will either initially not fill the space completely or will grow to a point where they start touching and need more space/trimming. This seems a bit inefficient - could one not start under a 600 - fill the space as much as reasonably possible, allow the plants to grow for half the flowering time and then move them to the bigger space under the 1000 where they should be getting better light - also better light reaching the lower parts of the plants which in theory should now be taller?

I hope this makes sense?
I'd be interested to hear the thoughts of the community - I'm in the process of buying ballasts and lights and am facing the decision as to what to go with - either 2x600 or 1x600 and 1x1000.
 

Rezpect

Member
will both the lights be in the same place/room/tent over the same plants?

Would it be a good idea to use a 600w and a 1000w hps in a flowering space?
then move them to the bigger space under the 1000
temperature control with 1600w might be difficult if the space is not big enough.
your question probably has many variables...
 

Bareback

Well-Known Member
By mid to late flower the plants should be shifting to bud development and not so much on main stem growth . So giving them more room under a bigger light should help lower limb development and maybe even improve ventilation or mold prevention. But by then growing taller should be minimal. That's my two cents. Hth
 
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