Well I'm a new grower doing my research. I'm going to be doing a small grow for personal use and want to do it right. I'm thinking about using the homebox xs which is 4 sq ft. For lighting i would like to use cfl's for vegging then go to a 150w hps for flowering. I will be doing a soil grow with all the necessary ventilation and what not.

Now here is where i would like to know if i understand everything right.

4 85w 6500k cfls 4200 lumens = 16800 total which = 4200 lumens sq. ft.

Is my understanding correct? Also, would it be better to run 4 65w at 3400 lumens sq. ft. or possibly even 6 42w which would equal out to 4200 lumens sq. ft.?

For flowering would a 150w hps at 16000 lumens, which is 4000 lumens sq. ft., be enough?

Thanks a bunch in advance. Ive been searching my ass off and think I have a perty good grasp on it. Just want some ideas on my specific needs and ideas.
leminjuce Reviewed by leminjuce on . new grower needing feedback Well I'm a new grower doing my research. I'm going to be doing a small grow for personal use and want to do it right. I'm thinking about using the homebox xs which is 4 sq ft. For lighting i would like to use cfl's for vegging then go to a 150w hps for flowering. I will be doing a soil grow with all the necessary ventilation and what not. Now here is where i would like to know if i understand everything right. 4 85w 6500k cfls 4200 lumens = 16800 total which = 4200 lumens sq. ft. Is my Rating: 5