OK lets face it, by now we all know you can grow weed with CFL grow lights, but can you grow good weed?
To answer bluntly, yes you can. Not only can you grow killer weed using powerful CFL systems, but you can rival traditional more expensive grow lights in yield and quality!
The key to using CFL's as grow lighting is in just how they are applied. Use plenty of light. I recommend getting the 2000 watt CFL system from CFL-GrowLight.com.
Although this article focuses on using CFL grow lights for growing cannabis, they are also the clear choice for indoor vegetable garden enthusiasts.
FLOWERING CYCLE:.
CFL's in the flower cycle should be placed as close as 2" to the plants, while never being farther than 10" from the tops. In short, keep your grow area to about 2 1/2 feet to 3 ft under your grow lamps for optimum performance.
CFL's do not penetrate as far as HiD or HPS lamps do because of the lower Lumen count, however in the first three feet of light, CFL grow lights can exceed HiD, and HPS systems
in USABLE lumen. Thus more advanced growing methods such as, scrogging, pinching, sea of green, and lollipoping are highly recommended when using CFL grow lights. Whether your using traditional grow lights or alternative grow lights such as CFL's, those methods are still highly recommended.
VEGETATION CYCLE:
Make no mistake! CFL veg grow lights are the most powerful inexpensive vegetation lights out there. Period.
Its no wonder tanning beds use fluorescent light. CFL's or compact fluorescent lights are the same type of light only in a compact from. CFL bulbs are easier to position, and provide more intense light in the same space over traditional fluorescent tubes do.
While traditional 400 watt and 650 watt T-8's and T-5's have done a pretty good job, using a 1400 watt or 2000 watt CFL growlight system makes a lot more sense. With one of those units your getting 3-- 5 X's the light from a unit with roughly the same initial cost. Many people report getting 2" - 4" inches of growth a day using powerful CFL grow lights.
CONCLUSION:.
Hey CFL grow lights might not be for you, but if your into saving money, electricity and headaches while still growing some good quality dank bud, you might wanna give em a shot next time your thinking about buying grow lights.
OK lets face it, by now we all know you can grow weed with CFL grow lights, but can you grow good weed? Not only can you grow killer weed using powerful CFL systems, but you can rival traditional more expensive grow lights in yield and quality! See for your self. Check out YouTube under CFL grow lights. You'll see tons of great results using CFL Grow lights in flower.
CFL's do not penetrate as far as HiD or HPS lamps do because of the lower Lumen count, however in the first three feet of light, CFL grow lights can exceed HiD, and HPS systems in USABLE lumen. Thus more advanced growing methods such as, scrogging, pinching, sea of green, and lollipoping are highly recommended when using CFL grow lights. Whether your using traditional grow lights or alternative grow lights such as CFL's, those methods are still highly recommended.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Finding good weed used to be like going on a dungeon
quest or a three hour tour like on Gilligan’s Island. Not today! Today, almost all across
the country finding quality bud has become pretty easy to do.
Thanks to the spread of newer potent higher yielding to grow strains,
powerful indoor grow lights, new hydroponic, airoponic and dirt-less mediums
growers have a array of choices before them.
A lot of new would be growers never get started growing after
looking at the vast number of products and choices for growing
marijuana at home. Its not so much the vast array of products that scares many would
be first time growers, but the huge costs associated with most of the
products out
there pertaining to weed or medical marijuana. Its ridiculous what
they charge and get away with after all its just a plant like any
other. Ok, its not like any other but still its just a plant! When you think about
growing your own, surely your not thinking of paying for "free"
weed, but if your spending
"grow shop" prices on everything you just might be. Growing your own weed doesn’t have to be hard, nor does it need
to cost you an arm and leg to do. Just research a little and do a
little "out of the box" thinking and you'll be surprised at
how easy and affordable growing your own can be. I'll help by
providing you with useful, simple, easy growing tips to
help keep your costs under budget.
Today’s grower tip is for those dirt or soil less medium
growers out there. Whether your top feeding or root feeding, buying
the over the counter $12 -$25 bags of soil mix is a complete waste of
your money.
Instead go to a Home Depot or any big garden center and grab three
bags Cedar Grove potting soil ($15 bucks total). Just make sure its
the one with worm castings included. Next, grab a big bail of peat
moss, around $10 bucks, and bring a cart. The bail weighs in at about
50lbs. Now grab two big bags of perlite.
Ok, here the thinking part! You'll just need to mix 1 part each
thoroughly (a third each) to have your inexpensive premium soil less
medium at less than $4 bucks a bag! Alright, now your set to grow, right? Well not quite but at
least its a start. Next we'll talk about how to save money when
using and buying grow lights for your indoor crop. Cya soon! Chris