pvtstargazer
New Member
Hi, English is not my first language, but i'm gonna try to do my best.
I'm from Uruguay, as you may already know recently our government legalized the growing of marijuana and is going to start selling it in the next year.
I've been researching everything i need to use/know and i already found the grow shops in montevideo to buy the land/earth (i dont know how to properly call it) and other additives.
I'm going to grow in a closet, (aprox. 3ft x 10ft) will upload photos and the exact measures later. I'm planning to grow 2-3 auto plants (Ak-47, White Widdow, Early Bud) and use mylar for reflective.
My question is about the light. Truth to be told, i'm a little tight on budget and use a 1000w light is out of the question considering that here (in Uruguay) electricity is quite expensive.
Until now i think i have two options and i want to know what you guys think is the best.
1) Use a 250w metal halide lamp, that produces 26-28000 lumns
2) Use various 50w led corn ligths that produces 5000 lumens
Obviously the led corn lights is a cheaper option but i'm not so sure about the quality of the item and the effectiveness for growing my plants.
I've reed that i need to have aprox. 7000/10000 lumens per square foot, plus the mylar i think is going to be enough.
So, what would you recommend? the led corn light? the metal halide?, and would they serve to growing AND flowering? wich is my best option? (considering my tight budget)
I thank in advance to any commentary and everything and if you ever come to the south you let me know and i will introduce you to my country!
I'm from Uruguay, as you may already know recently our government legalized the growing of marijuana and is going to start selling it in the next year.
I've been researching everything i need to use/know and i already found the grow shops in montevideo to buy the land/earth (i dont know how to properly call it) and other additives.
I'm going to grow in a closet, (aprox. 3ft x 10ft) will upload photos and the exact measures later. I'm planning to grow 2-3 auto plants (Ak-47, White Widdow, Early Bud) and use mylar for reflective.
My question is about the light. Truth to be told, i'm a little tight on budget and use a 1000w light is out of the question considering that here (in Uruguay) electricity is quite expensive.
Until now i think i have two options and i want to know what you guys think is the best.
1) Use a 250w metal halide lamp, that produces 26-28000 lumns
2) Use various 50w led corn ligths that produces 5000 lumens
Obviously the led corn lights is a cheaper option but i'm not so sure about the quality of the item and the effectiveness for growing my plants.
I've reed that i need to have aprox. 7000/10000 lumens per square foot, plus the mylar i think is going to be enough.
So, what would you recommend? the led corn light? the metal halide?, and would they serve to growing AND flowering? wich is my best option? (considering my tight budget)
I thank in advance to any commentary and everything and if you ever come to the south you let me know and i will introduce you to my country!