Hello there all... ! I just receive my seeds on the mail and i think im ready to start purchasing my light systems for my first grow... i want to get either a 400 or 600W HPS light system any certain systems out there you guys recommend ?? My budget it around $350 bucks..
Go with a digital balast. I have narrowed mine to either the Lumatek or Galaxy. I plan to use an air cooled reflector to keep heat in check. You should be able to do a 600 watt setup for $350.
U can do this but be prepared for tall plants that need support for stems and branches (in soil). I did it twice. It turned out decent. But I like Metal Halide for veg. Only other light I ever used to veg were CFLs (pretty decent) and regular florescents (from Home depot).