Why do my plants end up being so damn tall and skinny?

[The Hemp Goddess]

How much does each 54w t8 give off in lumens?

I know nothing about the T8s (do they come in 54W?), but the 54W T5 puts out 5000 lumens. They are slightly more effective (lumen per watt) than a 400W MH, although they do not have the penetrating power of a MH, they also do not have the heat.

 

[leafminer]

right now the light is in the closet and alot of light hits the wall.

- Nobody else noticed this? Looks like one of the problems right there.

 

[Jericho]

I know nothing about the T8s (do they come in 54W?), but the 54W T5 puts out 5000 lumens. They are slightly more effective (lumen per watt) than a 400W MH, although they do not have the penetrating power of a MH, they also do not have the heat.

Thanks THG

Your right i dont think they do. so one 54w t5 gives out 5000 lumens, thats not bad so for a space of 9 sqft 6 bulbs should work fine for vegging.

 

[BOSTON BAKED BEAN]

I use cfls and my plants are smaller and very very,, bush,,, like everyone said more lummens mabie they are not hitting the plants or what leafminer said could be it right their ,,,,,