W33DM4N420

Hey I know you can get away with CFL's or just regular 4 foot fluorescent bulbs for the vegetative growth. But what would be the cheapest for flowering? I dont really have the $$ for HID or HPS so I was wondering what would get me a decent crop without paying alot of money?

GreenDragon2k

CFL's are the cheapest, but in the long run the cheapest solution frequently winds up being the most expensive. I'd save up for a HPS if I were you. They can be had on ebay for relatively cheap and you'll be much happier with the results.

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W33DM4N420

Yea that's true but I wanna get this indoor grow started as soon as possible. I was just wondering of some alternative lights for flowering that would be big on blooming but not on my wallet.

Bongo Banger

if yield isn't an issue, (just growing for your own use) try a t-5 set-up.

Luke Highwalker

you can get a 400w hps up and running for about 100 bucks if you are crafty. and it will blow floro's away everytime.

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Yea, when you calculate the extra time and lack of density you are going to get flowering with flouros, then HPS lamps keep increasing in value with every calculation

Get a decent reflector. I have read adjust a wings have the better reflectivity these days, though I know you are short on cash

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WOW you couldnt have said that any better! Bravo!

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W33DM4N420

Yeah I am gonna stick to the advice that has been given to me and get a HPS. Now is this all that I need for flowering? I am still gonna use the fluorescents for vegging.(if thats okay)