I would still recommend a HLG product, 100 extra watts isn’t much. I don’t know what size space you’re trying to cover.
Hlg light can cover 2X4. (260 XL)
keep it simple - you want the highest PPFD (average PAR reading) for the lowest price (initial outlay and running cost over 3 years). 550 PPFD throughout your grow space is acceptable - Ideally you want 750 upwards to 1,000 PPFD (CO2 required over 1,000).
You get 808 PPFD with MIgro 120w Array in a 2x2 - Lumatech gives you similar numbers in a 3x3 for 200w. Mars Hydro, Aponuo have are good value and with good results. Shane at Migro did a review of the top 10 lights with cost over 3 years, check out the article on YouTube. Tons of capable lights out there, just stick to the basics PPFD, spectrum and cost over 3 years.
Shane from Migro just reviewed a HLG product on YouTube. Check it out!
Worth noting that he says the HLG is an industry leading light and will be hard to beat for some years to come, wow!
Week 1 of bloom for the blueberry. Total age 7 weeks from germination.
2nd biggest amnesia haze 1 week behind.
And next batch of seedlings ready to go
Amnesia week 2 flower
The others looking about ready for that final spurt before they start to bloom
Buds are starting to look very tasty. Not sure what you all think with your experience but I’m happy with the way the buds are developing so far. Happy for input. Photos taken 27/12
Blueberry auto week 5 flower. Looking very crystally, getting thicker daily. Smelling very blueberry can’t wait to taste.
Amnesia haze auto week 4 flower. Looking like I may yield slightly more then the blueberry. Grew abit taller and buds seem to be growing together abit better. Looking very crystally again and starting to smell abit of citrus aroma
Blueberry week 7 flower
Amnesia haze week 5 flower
The others are 2nd week flower.
Blueberry looking so good
Blueberry auto1 cut and harvested after viewing trichomes with microscope saw that maybe 10-20% had turned amber along with with 70%+ of the hairs so made the decision to harvest my first crop.
In hindsight I was probably out atleast a week noticing when flower started.
Not as much yeild as I dreamed for but hey the fact I got anything for my first attempt is a win. Especially when it looks covered in thc I must of done something half right.
Now to dry and cure and enjoy the fruits