Mixing Spectrum's

[ncnavguy]

Will mixing two different spectrum bulbs do anything wierd like cancel one of the wavelenghts out? I have added 3 42w CFL's at 2700k to my grow for flower. I am leaving 3 24w CFL's at 6500k in there till I can afford 3 more bulbs. Will the two spectrums interfere and should I remove the lower 6500k's or can they be fine togater and give my plants the benifit of more lumens?

ncnavguy Reviewed by ncnavguy on 09-01-2007. Mixing Spectrum's Will mixing two different spectrum bulbs do anything wierd like cancel one of the wavelenghts out? I have added 3 42w CFL's at 2700k to my grow for flower. I am leaving 3 24w CFL's at 6500k in there till I can afford 3 more bulbs. Will the two spectrums interfere and should I remove the lower 6500k's or can they be fine togater and give my plants the benifit of more lumens? Rating: 5

[letsburn06]

Na man yours lights are fine together...i grew my last plant with both spectrums of light becuase i didnt have my 250 watt hps at the time and the mixed spectrum worked great and i still got a good yield off my plant so your fine and keep growing...good luck

[ProGroWannabe]

letsburn06 is right. One thing to consider.....most folks say when flowering, to use a three to one ratio of flowering spectrum bulbs to veg spectrum bulbs for best results.