Quick question: Will this light suffice? - pics, details - Thanks!

[Hal Incandnza]

I'm planning my first grow; a small closet project with just a couple plants (purple kush, fem, auto).
I already have a couple large lamps that I use for photography, so I figure I may as well use those. Now, forgive my ignorance, but is it correct that 5,000K lamps are best for the vegetation stage, and 2,700K for flowering?

Here's what I have currently (two of these):
Light type: CFL
Wattage: 55
Temp: 5,000K (2,700K is on the way)

Any thoughts?

 

[The General]

re: Quick question: Will this light suffice? - pics, details - Thanks!

Hey, 5000K will work, if you could add a 6500K for veg in there too that would be good too. Also, Check out this link. It's a must read for a first time grower. I still use it myself. How to Grow Marijuana Everything You Need to Know This should answer many of your questions.

 

[Hal Incandnza]

re: Quick question: Will this light suffice? - pics, details - Thanks!

So you're saying I should use a 6,500k in addition to the 5,000?

 

[The General]

re: Quick question: Will this light suffice? - pics, details - Thanks!

Yes, if it's in your budget. If not, the 5000k will work. The higher 6500 kelvin promotes branching and growth. The plant will like the blue light.

 

[Hal Incandnza]

Ok, major lighting upgrade:

Will be using 2x500 watt, 6,500K Metal Halides for vegetation, and a single 1,000 watt 2,000K High pressure Sodium light with a high quality ballast, double parabolic shade. I'm also increasing the dimensions of the box to 8'x4'x6'. How does that sound? I'll update when I recieve the parts, and detial the building process (with photos). Thanks for your advice guys, I feel like I'm starting to understand the right way to grow, little by little