Randoobula
Well-Known Member
Want to take the guesswork out of lighting? Pick up a Lux meter. They measure the light intensity at a given distance. Used in combo with a digital point and shoot laser thermometer, you can adjust lights for optimal Light while ensuring temps at canopy aren't too hot.
It's an eye opener. Light intensity can change dramatically from one spot in you grow area to the next. After I got mine I abandoned the idea of scrog netting because I saw a need to be able to rotate plants so they get even light.
If you are too hot at canopy while not getting enough light, you know you need more or different lighting for greatest yeild.
Veg... 15,000 to 40,000 lux
Flower... 30,000 to 60000 lux
It's an eye opener. Light intensity can change dramatically from one spot in you grow area to the next. After I got mine I abandoned the idea of scrog netting because I saw a need to be able to rotate plants so they get even light.
If you are too hot at canopy while not getting enough light, you know you need more or different lighting for greatest yeild.
Veg... 15,000 to 40,000 lux
Flower... 30,000 to 60000 lux