Do I need more light?

[Snarkie]

High all,

Semi noob here with a suplemental lighting question.

I'm currently planning out my new set up. Been away from growing for 5 years, and want to do it right this time.

My plan is to have 1- 28 sq' flowering chamber and 1- 28 sq' veg chamber. I'm looking to have a 600w HPS and a 600w MH respectively. This only works out to 24w/sq'. I read in an old book that I have that you want to shoot for 30-40w/sq'. Is this accurate info? Should I add some CFL lighting? I have to be careful with heat and electric usage.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BTW, what are "reps", and what do I do with them?

 

[CocoJoe]

Not ideal, 50W per sq.ft. is best.
Will it work? yes. but not ideal.

 

[Snarkie]

Thanks for your reply CocoJoe I thought that I was might be way short on watts. I'm just gonna add as much as suplemental as I can and hope for the best. Do you think the extra space for plants is gonna make up for less than ideal lighting. Or should I just plan on smaller chambers to bring me up to the 50w/sq'?

 

[ol hippy]

Why not just make your grow space match your lighting ? Just get a 4x4 tent some are just a bit smaller and would work great with your lights, you can always add a few cfls if you need them ..if you got the money get 2 one for veg and one for flower...less than 450 bucks for 2 !!there are cheaper ones out there but they may not be something that would last....

 

[Hogdady]

Do you think the extra space for plants is gonna make up for less than ideal lighting. Or should I just plan on smaller chambers to bring me up to the 50w/sq'?

there is no substitute for light. your yield will depreciate as you move away from 50w/sq'. better to try and hit the mark with less plants, you will be happier in the long run.....



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[Snarkie]

Thanks for helping me make up my mind guys. I'm gonna go with a smaller space.