Quote Originally Posted by bigsby
You're asking all of the hard questions! I'm looking at whatever I can fit in my space. My thinking is constantly evolving here. Originally I sent of 3.5 square and figured on 3 - 4 plants at 4' - 5' tall. I've done a few out door grows with mix results and that was years ago. I'm pulling this together with decent resources, a willingness to learn, and passion for mastering whatever it is I turn my attention to. The LEDs are looking better and better.

So I guess I'd veg. to 12" - 18" inches and flower 4 - 5.5 feet assuming I can light it properly and strain dependent (obviously) along with all the other variables. If I go LED I guess I need to consider ScrOG too. I'm guessing that each plant will want more than 1' diameter.
Well, if you veg to 12-18 inches, don't expect your plants to get much taller than thirty-six to forty inches. For that, 3w diodes are pretty unnecessary. You want 3w diodes when you want have MASSIVE plants that take up a large wide area - with 3.5x3.5 feet.

I'm still thinking with your plan either 5 50w units (one over each plant and one a little lower in the center to catch the undercanopy) or 3 90w units.

Don't let it evolve constantly - settle on a room and plant size, and amount, grow, then expand after you're done with the grow. I tried the always-adjustable setup, way too much work and hassle, and I'm one that prefers manual labor. Easier to set it, forget it, and focus on the plants. The only thing that should change is the light height as the plant grows, and of course fresh water/nutes.

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