Is a 150w hps strong enough

[evan77jt]

im a first time grower and i have a 150w hps is that enough power and how far from the plant should i keep the light thanks for the help

[Runbyhemp]

What size is your grow area ?

[evan77jt]

3x2 closet

[Runbyhemp]

Optimum lighting is 5000 lumens per square foot.

You have 6 square foot. A 150W HPS puts out 16,000 lumens.

That gives you 2666 lumens per square foot.

That gives you about half the neccessary light that you require.

[evan77jt]

but if the light is right above it does it matter how big the room is

[Runbyhemp]

Do you just plan on growing 1 plant evan77jt ?

[evan77jt]

for right now yah to see even if i can u do but how far should the light be from the plant

[BurninHerb]

I think it's 18 to 24 inches. I'm using a 150watt hps in a smaller setup. You could get away with a 400watt with your area if u wanted.

[Killertea08]

I have a 2x2x3 box with a 150w hps and I have one plant in organic soil I kept in on 24hrs of light until it was 6in tall then turned back the clock to 12/12 its now 20in tall and full of little fat buds.

[Runbyhemp]

If it's just one plant you'll be fine. Check out what Potbelly has done with a 70W HPS.