RileyStylee
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To start off, I've been inspired by the classic Dr. Bud thread to start planning my own microgrow.
I know there are better ways to evaluate lighting for plants, but I feel in this case it is at least tolerable.
In Dr. Bud's grow, he uses 42 watt cfl that give off 2800 lumens, iirc. I have found 22 watt LED bulbs (2700k) that emit 2500 lumens. Is this enough of a significant difference that the same number of bulbs, five in this case, is going to make a drastic difference in the theoretical yield? The energy savings would be satisfying, even with the relatively low cost as it stands.
I ask because this would be a grow for a variety if cannabinoids for medical usage, particularly cbd/cbdv, cbg, and thc/thcv. The yield is important as the person who needs it has lots of medical issues and would very likely use lots. Even if not, I'd rather be able to have more, not less.
Another question I have is regarding a small wick system, passive hydroponics, for plants and containers which are the same size as Dr. Bud's. I feel like the amount of water is so small the risk of any pathogens and/or cooties getting in there is small. If deemed a bad idea, I can always use soil.
I think that does it for an off the top post, I'll add more questions if I think of any.
Thank you!
I know there are better ways to evaluate lighting for plants, but I feel in this case it is at least tolerable.
In Dr. Bud's grow, he uses 42 watt cfl that give off 2800 lumens, iirc. I have found 22 watt LED bulbs (2700k) that emit 2500 lumens. Is this enough of a significant difference that the same number of bulbs, five in this case, is going to make a drastic difference in the theoretical yield? The energy savings would be satisfying, even with the relatively low cost as it stands.
I ask because this would be a grow for a variety if cannabinoids for medical usage, particularly cbd/cbdv, cbg, and thc/thcv. The yield is important as the person who needs it has lots of medical issues and would very likely use lots. Even if not, I'd rather be able to have more, not less.
Another question I have is regarding a small wick system, passive hydroponics, for plants and containers which are the same size as Dr. Bud's. I feel like the amount of water is so small the risk of any pathogens and/or cooties getting in there is small. If deemed a bad idea, I can always use soil.
I think that does it for an off the top post, I'll add more questions if I think of any.
Thank you!
