Quote Originally Posted by J_Julz86
I also wanted to point out I will be growing auto-seeds so I don't need to change light cycles. I'm using a 18/6 light cycle all the way through. I read that these plants are great for beginners to get a feel for how the plant grows. After a few rounds I am gonna try regular strains. I got the tent that size because I planned on getting a 600 watt system down the road and led panels. The fan/filter combo I got isn't even close to that. So I think I'm gonna need a bigger one.
I have never grown auto flower so I will not comment on that aspect of your grow plans.

For traditional cannabis you may want to invest in some veg lighting. HPS is a flowering light with output in the red spectrum. MH are veg lights putting out more blue spectrum. CFL and LED come in both spectrums and for veg you will want 5000k for cfl or blue spectrum for led.

I'm sure you could veg under a hps but even with a 24 hr light cycle the plants wiil start to flower after some time. Regardless of the 24 hr light the red sperctrum will win out and trigger flower.

The in's and out's of lighting in a nutshell as I understand them. Then again I'm an outdoor guy and only use 5000k CFL indoors to veg.
built2spill Reviewed by built2spill on . Any advice for my first grow? I'm currently planning for my first grow in the next week or so. I ordered an 400 watt dimmable grow tent set. My tent is 60x60x78. Is this tent too big for a 400 watt light? I am planning to grow six auto plants. I got a northern light variety. Is 6 plants too much for my 400 watt light? Could I do more than six? I have read that these plants tend to be smaller and do not require very strong light to thrive. I am gonna do a 16 an 8 light cycle. Any feedback would be appreciated. Rating: 5