Hello everyone,

I have realised how much I am enjoying my first grow and would like to spend some $$ on upgrading my light system.
I can see alot of information online, but often it is suited to larger grows. I have 3 plants and when I flower these, I will grow another 3. I doubt I will ever move upwards of 3 plants as I have no intention to sell.

Can someone please, in your experience, recommend what I should spend my hard earned money on?
I don't want to upgrade and overspend on something that is too much and too fancy for my small grow.

I have a 250W Flowering 2700k 12000lumens CFL.
Since my plants are quite large now (70cm) and will probably become quite massive at flower (1.2metres i can imagine?) the single bulb I have won't be enough.
Will 2x125W CFLs (one red, one blue) +the existing 12000lumens flowering CFL be enough light all through flowering?
My spend for these 2 CFLs will be £50 (about $85 US).

Should I buy a HPS instead? I have heard 400w is good for 10 plants.
This will cost me £170 (about $280 US).

You can see that it's ALOT more of an investment- so please let me know what your thoughts are for 3 large flowering plants.

Weez, Dutch, esteban, shovel, built2 and everyone else who has helped me with my grow so far, please drop in and share some pearls of wisdom
1st timer Reviewed by 1st timer on . 3 plants- 70cm at veg, going into flower- tips on lights please Hello everyone, I have realised how much I am enjoying my first grow and would like to spend some $$ on upgrading my light system. I can see alot of information online, but often it is suited to larger grows. I have 3 plants and when I flower these, I will grow another 3. I doubt I will ever move upwards of 3 plants as I have no intention to sell. Can someone please, in your experience, recommend what I should spend my hard earned money on? I don't want to upgrade and overspend on Rating: 5