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.
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| Lettuce under the 1400 watt SuperMax CFL Grow Light |
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.
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| 4800 Watt MegaMax |
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.
