Lighting 2/3 2700k 1/3 6500k. Is that OK?

[WDIK]

Planning to put 3 auto seeds in the dirt tomorrow. Right now I have 6 CFL bulbs per plant. 4 x 2700K and 2 x 6500K.

In my head I think a mixed spectrum is best. I do have enough bulbs to go 5 of 6 2700K.

Thoughts?

 

[GoAuto6]

What wattage bulbs and what size space.....

 

[WDIK]

23w each bulb, (138w each plant). 2'x4'x5' tent.

 

[GoAuto6]

Should be fine sir, Ideally 50 watts per Square foot would be 400 watts but your close..

 

[WDIK]

Should be fine sir, Ideally 50 watts per Square foot would be 400 watts but your close..

Thanks, I had read that guideline before and figured my wattage was close enough. The NL Autos I will be growing say they go quickly to flower. That is why I was wondering about cutting back the 6500k to 1 of 6 or even going all 6 bulbs 2700k.

This is my first grow, so I guess I will find out. :dunno:

 

[GoAuto6]

I would say go with the mix till vertical growth stops then go all 2700, When I started I started with all 2700 CFL's and did real well I used the 65 actual watt bulbs from home depot....

 

[Larky.Derry]

i know this is off topic and i apologise to the OP, goauto, im buying a 125w dual spec CFL, mostly to add some heat to my tent, do you need to use a reflector with them? or can you just leave them hanging?

 

[GoAuto6]

i know this is off topic and i apologise to the OP, goauto, im buying a 125w dual spec CFL, mostly to add some heat to my tent, do you need to use a reflector with them? or can you just leave them hanging?

I'm sure a reflector would help direct light but if its for heat I wouldn't worry about it..... I ran 3 of the rigs i posted befor for 6 lights and never had any negative effects....