I will do so tomorrow! I am very much appreciative of your help! I am well aware (now), after my research that there really isn't a LED system better than yours, that'll work FOR ME. I am not really willing to change my "free-style" grow practices. My ambition is to become a known breeder. That requires much flexibility... Possible Mamas and Papas get grown various ways, with purposeful stressors...l I need lots of freedom to experiment. Based on my research, I think you guys meet what I need. I do try to save where Opi can, but when you can't... Well, you can't! That just means DELAYED gratification! But, I understand enough to compare specs and see where I need to go to switch over. I might not like it much, but I CAN wait if that's the only good way to go!
P.S. I'll get to a local Internet cafe this week to post pics.... I don't post much here cause the Hubby is waaaayyyy paranoid... It's easier to just agree not to post pics...from HOME! But, now that I have something to contribute in exchange for what I ask for, I want to contribute... And actually follow up what I'm reading
More LED grow lights,more nice buds.
My past experience is that HPS/MH grows more plants by covering more plants adequately and slightly better yields per plant over LED or T5FL. However , I agree that the Led lights are getting better and the right products may outperform in many ways HPS/MH. It may be in the spectrums covered and quality of the fixtures. That Led lights are more efficient per lumen is without question. I might add that for entry level home growing T5 light fixtures in the 330-440 watt range are sufficient for growing decent auto flowering plants with fairly efficient energy consumption. They emit comparatively little heat, have adequate lumen output, are cheaper and grow only slightly less dense and large buds on plants grown closely and directly under the fixture. No need for an expensive set up , just a $15 Walmart/Target fan and a light timer, the fixture and some reflective foil surround. Many aspiring growers are short of funds and can supply their own needs quite well with good quality smoke without breaking their bank account. My pick would be to experiment with the higher quality LED products if my budget allowed it right now. I have had good results with my older low end LED fixture on plants directly under with good coverage by the fixture(limited grow area for optimum results, similar T5's ). There is no question that an entry level HPS/MH fixture will grow excellent and large buds ,with good coverage per lumen to allow possibly more plants when using a 600-1000 watt fixture. You will have to worry more about heat, odor, fire potential and operating cost. That's the fun of it-experimenting and testing the final product! The auto flowering plants are so easy and not fussy at all, you can't go wrong with any light system that is sized to your grow. Growing full sized or feminized plants, the MH/HPS have worked well for me, but the cost per plant is high and the grow set up/ care more demanding. That is the nature of the size and time to maturity of the plant along with it's more fussy nature about dark/light cycles and intrusions on them. I enjoy reading all the various experiences and results of all you folks!
