Quote Originally Posted by MasterKushy
Is it more important to have more lumens or a good kelvin temperature? I have been using 2700K 68W (300W equiv) CFL's that are about 4200 lumens, but I found some 35W (150W equiv) bulbs that are 6500K but only like 2200 lumens. Which would be the better buy for vegging plants?
I would say 2 x 35w 6500k bulbs would be better than your 68w 2700k bulb. Similar watts and lumens but much better light frequency for vegging. 2700k is better for flowering. :hippy:
Loafyboy Reviewed by Loafyboy on . Lumens vs. Kelvin? Is it more important to have more lumens or a good kelvin temperature? I have been using 2700K 68W (300W equiv) CFL's that are about 4200 lumens, but I found some 35W (150W equiv) bulbs that are 6500K but only like 2200 lumens. Which would be the better buy for vegging plants? Rating: 5