Quote Originally Posted by craftsmaster
That's made it clear Weez. So basically, the 225 lead China panel isn't good enough to grow herbs except mushrooms.
Well it will work for smaller herbs like thyme, which doesn't produce broad leaves.

I use .5w diodes in my lights for NFT systems that I install. This is the BARE MINIMUM I would dare use (and these are new-gen .5w diodes, which just now got into maturity for this setup.)

However, our OP has mentioned basil. Basil produces LARGE leaves in hydro. You're not going far with that lite-brite panel.

Best bet is a 15w spot (if you're going with small plants) or a 50w panel for larger basils.

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