flowering lighting what are yall using

[thomas2681]

Hey so I been hearing that some people use metail halide through the whole cycle of the plant . An some only use hps during flowering . An some use both an some mix it up a lil I jus want to see what's some of yall are using an how much yield do yall see an if the buds are light soft an spongy or dense an heavy . I jus want to get a idea from yall of what I may want to try when its time to flower mine . Thanks for any advice in advance

thomas2681 Reviewed by thomas2681 on 07-16-2013. flowering lighting what are yall using Hey so I been hearing that some people use metail halide through the whole cycle of the plant . An some only use hps during flowering . An some use both an some mix it up a lil I jus want to see what's some of yall are using an how much yield do yall see an if the buds are light soft an spongy or dense an heavy . I jus want to get a idea from yall of what I may want to try when its time to flower mine . Thanks for any advice in advance Rating: 5

[thomas2681]

No replays yet wow. So I guess no one wants to give up there lil secrets about what's lights flower best for them

[Esteban1]

Give it some time. Someone reputable will be around to answer all of your ?'s. I would but mostly outdoors! Peace

[Dutch Pimp]

I like Metal Halide for flowering. I quit using HPS several years ago.

Dual 400 CMH (ceramic metal halide bulbs) 4000k.
Metal Halide bulbs are available in Kelvin temps going from 3000k to over 7000K
I like 6000k-7000K for vegging - 4000k for flowering.
HPS kelvin temps are pretty much just 2100k to 2700k

(I'm in HPS rehab:jointsmile

[thomas2681]

I like Metal Halide for flowering. I quit using HPS several years ago.

Dual 400 CMH (ceramic metal halide bulbs) 4000k.
Metal Halide bulbs are available in Kelvin temps going from 3000k to over 7000K
I like 6000k-7000K for vegging - 4000k for flowering.
HPS kelvin temps are pretty much just 2100k to 2700k

(I'm in HPS rehab:jointsmile

Which ght gives you the soft spongy buds an which gives you the hard buds an I have a 400 watt hps already on hand an I lights mix that with all 12 of the blue cfls I have what do you thank about that will that be ok for a first grow ?

[low_rdr]

I started out as a hard core CFL guy. I got a taste of HPS and MH and I quickly switched. I use 600w MH earthgrow with 16 125w 6500k CFL's to veg a 10x10, which handles roughly 60 plants in various stages, I flower with 6 600w HPS earthgrows and I use 32 125w CFL's for supplimental lighting to flower a 20x30, now those CFL's are a 50/50 blend of 2300k and 6500k, my nuggets are dense, but not rock hard.

I should also mention my setup is pure hydro.

I started small, one step at a time, and I suggest you do the same. As far as soft and spongy nuggets vs rock hard nuggets, its alot more than JUST lighting bro. Lighting has a fair bit to do with the final outcome, but not everything. Yes, what you have now should be just fine for a first grow, I could probably do a max of about 6 plants with that, maybe 8 depending on how often you rotate.

[thomas2681]

I only have seven an I have no problem with rotating them if I have to. I'm going for soft spongy buds is there any thing else I can do to achieve this .

[low_rdr]

I'd first ask why. The only difference is weight. Aside from that, if you just keep them under a MH you should achieve that, but your going to get less weight overall for the same amount of power costs, nutrient costs and time put in -

[thomas2681]

I don't know I always like when I get a bag of spongy xo I jus like how it feel I guess

[low_rdr]

All feels the same after a pass through the grinder or two. Shoot for tight nugs, not spongy, same cost, more weight