Hi guys, first time to post...but have been reading through threads for past few weeks.

Just have one question, which may have been answered before, but I just can't find the answer. Okay I have 11 open sockets for a small cabinet grow (30"x20"x48"). All I can find are 23/26watt 6500k CFLs for the veg process. I easily found the 42watt 2700k for flowering.

So my question: is it necessary to have higher wattage bulbs if I can just surround the plant with lower 23w bulbs?

I guess my thinking is...a CFL is only effective at a certain range, so if I had more of them surrounding, that would be more effective then a higher wattage, though it may have a higher range. (Speaking on terms of lumens)

Btw, I know I can purchase these higher wattage bulbs off the internet...but was trying to avoid doing so....
keithxs Reviewed by keithxs on . CFL light question: Veg process is higher then 23w necessary? Hi guys, first time to post...but have been reading through threads for past few weeks. Just have one question, which may have been answered before, but I just can't find the answer. Okay I have 11 open sockets for a small cabinet grow (30"x20"x48"). All I can find are 23/26watt 6500k CFLs for the veg process. I easily found the 42watt 2700k for flowering. So my question: is it necessary to have higher wattage bulbs if I can just surround the plant with lower 23w bulbs? I guess my Rating: 5