Lighting?!?!?!?

[INSpectaDeck]

okay so my room is about 3x3 feet how many watts do i need to be using to grow my plants from start to finish in this small closet, this light thing is very stressfull to me and would appreacate anyone who can answer my question without telling me to read shat i been reading for hours now and still dident stumble across a logical answer thanks!!

INSpectaDeck Reviewed by INSpectaDeck on 03-07-2007. Lighting?!?!?!? okay so my room is about 3x3 feet how many watts do i need to be using to grow my plants from start to finish in this small closet, this light thing is very stressfull to me and would appreacate anyone who can answer my question without telling me to read shat i been reading for hours now and still dident stumble across a logical answer thanks!! Rating: 5

[bejay]

600 watt hps should work fine just keep in mind that you will need some good ventilation to keep the temps down in a closet.

[INSpectaDeck]

thanks for your input!!

[letsburn06]

Yes a 600 watt would be great for that size area but if u cant afford it...even a 250 watt would work...thats wat i use for a 4x4 ft area...good luck

[The.Devil.Himself]

i'm using 400 watt HPS for a 4'x4' area and 9 female plants... works fine

Rule of thumb is 25-50 watts per squar foot of grow space..... 3'x3' = 9 square feet

For 9 sq. feet i recommend 325-500 watts, but a HPS or MH will give you more light per watt, remember that! HPS bulbs are by far the most efficient, but Compact Flourescents are the easiest for a grower who is still living with parents.

Have fun

[bejay]

you need atleast 50 watts per sq ft to have good results thats not to say you can't grow plants with less light as you can and alot less during veg but when it comes to flowering if you dont provide good lighting your probably not going to be very happy with the results specifically yield or bud size and density.