Think you could point me in the direction of better Nutes? I know you had mentioned Jacks is popular throughout the forum , so I wanted to make sure I get the right kind / strength.
Also, this is a two parter…
Could I add lights up the side of the tent to up the wattage that my plants are recieving , OR should I just get a better light overall. And if i should get the better light, could you point me in the direction?
Preparing for new grow, If I were to need to restart.
This is the way I would go. The light you have is okay for sprouting seeds and vegging clones but I wouldn’t go much longer than that with it.
I highly recommend HLG (horticulture lighting group) or Kingbrite lights. Remind me how much space you’re dealing with? I can give a solid rec for both brands that way.
I’d go for better light
I got jacks through Amazon and it was a bit pricey compared to what I guess you can order directly from them somebody here has said
Sorry, I’m just waking up and I’m too lazy to scroll up to see the size of your tent…. So that being said…… what size is your tent? And what’s your budget?
I haven’t read every word of this post so sorry if I am repeating. For determining how high to hang your lights it is best to use a meter. You probably don’t need to buy one unless you are a pro. All cameras have a light meter and almost all phones have cameras. There are many apps that allow you to make use of the meter. I use the Photone app because they at least profess to know the difference between a photo and a plant light meter. Just for reference sunlight at midday is 120,000 lux or about 12000 foot candles. Your little light at 18” may be only a couple of thousand lux. At 2” the could easily be 120K
3x3 is a great size. I just pulled 1.3lbs out of one.
AC Infinity is coming out with a great light for a 3x3. I would definitely look at that if it’s available.
Now, take my opinion with a grain of salt because I’m totally biased on lighting. I am a huge fan of Horticulture Lighting Group (HLG).
For a 3x3 you can get a refurbished 300L RSpec for $329, you can get the price under 300 is you use the code “dude”. Or if your a veteran or know a vet that will order for you, you can get 20% off …. That would get the price to $263. That’s a steal.
I had a total of 400w of HLG light in my 3x3 just now when I pulled 20.9 ounces. A 300L could get you real close to a pound once you have your grow dialed in.
