Quote Originally Posted by CrAzYcHrIs
ican the problem with fluorescent lights not penetrating deep be solved by lining the entire area with aluminum foil including the floor to reflect light to the bottom of the plants???
No. The problem can be solved by training the plants to keep them low and keeping the flourescents 2-3 inches away from the plant w/ good airflow in between. Even then don't expect a whole lot of bud.

And don't use tinfoil. Either get mylar or just paint everything w/ flat white paint.
Perp Reviewed by Perp on . Growing on a budget Is it possible to get good results using 4 full-spectrum 40 watt flourescents along with 4 regular shop lights to grow 10 plants, a simple fan to move the air around, and careful feeding? I don't have the money for lots of bells and whistles- my grow room is about 12 x 12, in the basement, lined with mylar on three sides. What else must I have to grow nice plants? All the suggestions I have seen seem to involve complicated set-up and I just wonder if it can be done for less. Rating: 5