400 W Mv for veg. stage?????

[nemf 2000]

Hello, 1st post about starting out!!! What would the production be using a 400W MV light for veg cycle?And if i was to go with fl. how many watts would be ideal for a 3'x3'x3' box? Thanks for any info on this just trying to get started!!

nemf 2000 Reviewed by nemf 2000 on 01-23-2006. 400 W Mv for veg. stage????? Hello, 1st post about starting out!!! What would the production be using a 400W MV light for veg cycle?And if i was to go with fl. how many watts would be ideal for a 3'x3'x3' box? Thanks for any info on this just trying to get started!! Rating: 5

[BkSkillz]

you mean Mh not Mv im assuming and fl you mean flourescents or cfls i read on here that its about .5g for ever 4w of energy with mh bulbs but i could be wrong and as for cfls im currently aiming for 1/2-1 ounce per plant witha 3 foot growspace 3'3'3' i'd try to fit in there about 9 female clones and go for ballpark 7 to 10 ounces..always expect less then what you need and plan ahead

[nemf 2000]

well to be honest i was just gonna try 2 northern lights and im starting from beans i figured it would be good to get me started my first time. the bulb i have is a mv not a mh so i guess i better with the fls then? so you figure 200w of fls. for 2 plants in that size box?

[BkSkillz]

flouresents are the long tubes they'd work nicely the compact flouresents would be good as well and give you better light exposure with a cheap reflector on top also cfls cant beat the electrical values 24/0 first 2 weeks then go for 18/6 next couple or jus keep it 24/0 through entire veging time.. easy way to keep ur humidity up would be misting them regularly other then that good soil and tempts and u have the ingredients to a healthy plant for now keep us updated

[nemf 2000]

Hey thanks for the info! I will keep the update current. i also heard its a good idea to soak beans in water before putting them into soil? is this true?

[Swizzy89304]

You can put them between some damp cotton wool/kitchen paper, but Ive read that you can also germinate them in soil with the same chance of success. Ive actually got a question about germinating in soil - how long after youve planted the seed do you need a light on the soil? Because obviously the seed wont germ if theres light, so Im guessing you just let gravity do its work and wait until it sprouts out?

[Zandor]

MV is that Mercury vapro?

Then NO! You need MH Metal halid

[BkSkillz]

roots see light as soon as you can see roots so once seeds pop an u see the tap root gently transfer it to some soil or its growing medium rockwool ect.. make sure to put them seed facing up and in a moist enough medium and they'll take care of the rest

[nemf 2000]

thanks guys for all the help