How many CFL'S do i need?

[Ayyxbleezy]

I have one afgan kush plant growing in a closet how many CFL's should i use?

[Charbud]

Depends on their wattage and lumen output. Aim more for, how many lumens do I need ? Around 11,000 so you need to get as many bulbs that reach that figure ( and maybe a couple extra) doesnt hurt.

Charbud

[canni13is]

CFL lighting in my opinion is great for many reasons i wont go into here. But what you have to watch for is light pent. For this reason id recommend using 6+ 26w bulbs and mixing the locations of the light. Meaning surrounding your plant with the bulbs will provide better results then just shining from above. Hope that helps

[t3hn00b137]

I have 14 bulbs for 2 plants on my grow. I am using a mix of blue and red spectrum bulbs and have added more red now that I am flowering. I would just suggest putting as many as you can fit in/around your space. I have my bulbs about 2" away from the plants and they seem to be doing okay.

The other suggestions are right on the money!

Hope it helps!

TehNooblet:pimp:

[Ayyxbleezy]

alright i have 5 cfls now in my growbox;
3 150w replacements cfl (2650 lumens each)
1 300w replacement cfl (4200 lumens)
1 100w replacement cfl (1600 lumens)

total 13,750 if im correct
good..?

thanks for the help and tell me what you think of the pics

[pappabear]

I don't use CFL's but I'm sure you can find a better reflector/hood than that. the design is crap for reflecting light to where you need it.

[canni13is]

That should be good enough lighting to get you through the grow. Reflectors will help out alot as well, directing more light towards the plant.

[t3hn00b137]

I am assuming those orange buckets are 5 gallon. You may have issues with your soil staying wet. I would suggest not using over a 3 gal unless you have huuuuuuge plants...