Quote Originally Posted by DasPachy
So let me get this straight - using CFLs only, while vegging with my CFLs I should use a 6500K spectrum? And for flowering, I should switch to 2700K CFLs?
How powerful can I get CFLs at these spectrums without breaking the bank?
From what I understand, that is correct. That is what I am using right now (6500K) for vegging. I just got my 2700K CFLs for the start of flowering. As for prices, I am from the US and I got 105W 6500K for $19.95 each. It claims they put out 6720 lumens each which is great for small grows (that puts my grow at about 4900 lumens/sqft). As for the 2700K CFLs, I couldn't find them in the same high wattage, so I got four (4) 55W 2700K and two splitters to give me a good amount of lumens and coverage. Those cost me $13.95 each.

So look around and you might find them. I order all my shit online with my girlfriends card and send it to her place, so I don't worry about that. As for finding those wattages in stores for that price ... goodluck.