Hey y'all, looking for a cheap led light that will let me start my plants indoors, doesn't need to be anything big since they'll be there for a week or 2 max, after which they will be transferred outside. been looking at these led lamps that give me either 18 or 45 watts, full spectrum of light, timer and all that, question is, will that be enough? or should I look into something more powerful? cheers
Cheap LED light to start seedlings?
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If all your doing is prepping for them to go outside, you may not need a timer. Full spectrum is best but be careful, it took me a week of research before I replaced my blurples. A good week! Some times it gets a little boring but you can def look up old treads here as the LED topic has been discussed many of times. There is soooooo much ** out there about my light is better than yours when it comes to LED advertising and propaganda. But, Yea, If all your doing is prep to go outside and that's it, you shouldn't have to put a ton of time, work and money into your decision. IDK If you consider yourself a newbie or if you even have the space or means, but if you think there is half a chance that you may evolve into an indoor person than you will want to do the leg work/research and be ready to drop some coin. Hopefully someone else chimes in.
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If you do start them inside and move them outdoors look into how to hardening seedlings for outdoor transplant
If you haven't done the intro thing yet, do it. (out of respect for the OG's "Old Growers") AND WELCOME TO THE PASSION, at first here it is better to listen and learn. The old farts thread and the island of misfits will give you the feel for the place and people. I am in between newbie and intermediate (I guess) growing indoors and have a ton of experience outdoors.
https://www.amazon.com/Phlizon-Dimmable-Spectrum-Waterproof-Hydroponics/dp/B083SDVKTQ
There you go. I ran a 2x4 with three of these, one would do what you want fine, (pl 1000) and won't be useless later.
Bubba
There you go. I ran a 2x4 with three of these, one would do what you want fine, (pl 1000) and won't be useless later.
Bubba
alright thats good to hear, I'm def gonna be looking to transition into indoor growing, but since I'm somewhat new and its still illegal to grow under lamps here ill have to stick to what I got now.
Roughly. Where you from.. Not exactly hahaha
yeh you mean putting them outside for a few hours a day to get them used to sunlight? if so then I'm up to date
Western Europe, we still got it tuff here when it comes to regulation. thankfully if I ever go down that path and they catch me I'll only have to pay a small fine haha
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HLUX 40w ea. I buy these in pairs, using the 2ft version for my small tents.. less then $40 for the 2. amazon.
Daylight spectrum, NO BLURPLE CRAP.. these daisy chain and a pair of these will veg 6 plants just fine. I run 2 in each tent.
Daylight spectrum, NO BLURPLE CRAP.. these daisy chain and a pair of these will veg 6 plants just fine. I run 2 in each tent.
yeh well not everyone has the budget/space/legality for a big ass 500 watt grow light. gotta do what ya gotta do
True that. When I see bud I'm interested in at medical joints for hundreds an ounce, and I can go through that about every 30 days....
Watch sales, particularly around April 20, Black Friday, etc. I got a Mars hydro sp 3000 for under 300, combining this and other sites discount code. In 2x2 space, 10 to 15 oz.
The 100 watt lights are reasonable, when I started I bought one, in veg added another, and added third.
Just start somewhere, and add to it. As you do, your results will get better and better.
Bubba
Watch sales, particularly around April 20, Black Friday, etc. I got a Mars hydro sp 3000 for under 300, combining this and other sites discount code. In 2x2 space, 10 to 15 oz.
The 100 watt lights are reasonable, when I started I bought one, in veg added another, and added third.
Just start somewhere, and add to it. As you do, your results will get better and better.
Bubba
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For one plant, Feit Electric 300 watt Daylight (uses 33 watts). LED bulb screws into any light socket. Amazon.
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Totally agree Suffer Joe.
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I have used CFLs many times for seedlings and small plants with great results. Plus you can put them just a few inches away and it doesn't hurt them.
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