Lighting Question

[relentlesstech]

I have two OG Kush plants going (One is a clone, about 10 inches tall, the other started from seed), and for the first two weeks I had them under a 75-watt HPS 'floodlight' I picked up from Home Depot. After reading a few books, and articles on growing, I decided to modify my light to mount vertically, without a reflector. From what I read I can get a better yield going this route, as opposed to the horizontal setup I was using, but I have never grown with a vertical-mount HPS before, and need to know if there's anything I need to do differently from a horizontal-mount. This is just a 'test run' for me - If the spot I am using works out, I plan on wiring the entire area, and converting it into a 'real' growroom - I only plan on having 2-3 plants max, so I figured the 75-watt HPS would be fine, and with the vertical-mount there's less heat from the bulb, which allows me to have the plants closer to the light. I'm hoping someone in here has had success with vertical-mounts, and can give me a few pointers. Thanks!

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relentlesstech Reviewed by relentlesstech on 03-13-2013. Lighting Question I have two OG Kush plants going (One is a clone, about 10 inches tall, the other started from seed), and for the first two weeks I had them under a 75-watt HPS 'floodlight' I picked up from Home Depot. After reading a few books, and articles on growing, I decided to modify my light to mount vertically, without a reflector. From what I read I can get a better yield going this route, as opposed to the horizontal setup I was using, but I have never grown with a vertical-mount HPS before, and Rating: 5

[relentlesstech]

Wow, really, no responses at all? Gee, thanks :-(

[Shovelhandle]

I have not personally run lamps vertically. But I know folks and have seen how it is done. It certainly can grow as well as a horizontal set-up. A fan is always good to have on the grow. Also You'd do well in either a tent or a structure of reflective material that can enclose the light around the plants. I do this with horizontal HID lamps with T5HO side lighting. I cut 4' x 4' sheets of cardboard into 2 x 4 panels and either cover with mylar or paint white.
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