Issue #43 - Sunday, February 10, 2013 Dear Fellow Grower, In today's issue you'll discover...
- A super-quick and super-complete run-down on the differences between the major types of lighting! If you didn't already know, you will in only a couple minutes!
- Need to know where to find the lights you want? We got you covered. Don't see what you want? Use your new-found knowledge to find the grow light that's best for you and your budget!
- A trophy pic so pretty,
it makes me wish it was edible for some reason...("Sirius said that, not me!" ~Nebula)
Happy Growing!
Nebula Haze & Sirius Fourside (founders of GrowWeedEasy.com)
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I knew, of course, that trees and plants had roots, stems, branches and foliage that reached up toward the light. But I was coming to realize that the real magician was light itself."
― Edward Steichen
How To Compare Grow Lights? by Nebula Haze |
Your grow lights are definitely not the only factor that will affect your growing success and yields. But... when all other factors are equal, the general rule for growing marijuana is that more light = more buds. So to get the best results, you want to pick the brightest grow lights you can afford and support in your grow area. But how do you figure out which grow lights will maximize your grow space, and still fall within your budget? Today you will learn how to compare grow lights, so you pick the best marijuana grow light for you. (Where can I safely buy marijuana seeds online?)
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I Already Know Which Grow Light I Want
Choose The Best Grow Light For You
One of the big advantages of using indoor grow lights is they allow you to effectively control all aspects of your plant's light. Because of this total control over light, indoor buds can often be prettier and even potent than similar marijuana buds grown outside. The most common types of grow lights used indoor with marijuana is High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights such as High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH) lights.
These grow lights are powerful and proven to provide great yields, though they use quite a bit of energy and produce a lot of heat for a small grow space. WIth HID lights, you will get the best results of any grow light, but will generally also have to install some sort of exhaust system to properly deal with the heat. You can also grow marijuana plants using Compact Florescent Lights (CFLs) and LED grow lights which both use less power and produce less heat than HID lights. Each type of light system has their pros and cons, but you will need to find the one that fits your budget, grow area, and grow style.
Here's a basic breakdown of marijuana grow lights by grow style.. - Grow A Few Short Plants
- It's Hard to Scale Up to More/Bigger Plants With These Types of Lights
- Great If You Just Want to "Dip Your Feet" and Try Growing Out
- Cheap to Set Up and Maintain
- Stealthy - Low Heat, Low Electricity
- Compatible With A Very Small Grow Area, Even Inside A Computer Case!
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If You Get Serious About Growing, You'll Probably Have to Upgrade to Another Type of Grow Light (You'll Still Be Able to Use These Lights For Young Plants, Cloning, and Supplemental Lighting)
- Perfect For A Beginner With a Small Budget
For a cheap, small grow of 1-3 plants, for someone who doesn't have a lot of money to spend, with a small grow area, where, or who just wants to give growing a try, your best choice is either CFLs (compact fluorescent bulbs)
or other fluorescent lighting (such as the T5 grow light). Feel free to check out my tutorial that will show you how to start growing marijuana with CFLs for less than $300.
- Grow Unlimited Plants Indoors
- Very Easy to Maintain Once Set Up
- These bulbs cannot be plugged into a regular ligh socket; they need a special hood and balast (usually sold together)
- More Heat Produced & More Electricity Used Than Other Grow Lights
- Need A Big Space or An Exhuast System to Deal With Heat
- Can Be Expensive to Set Up The Grow Area
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Most Tried-And-Tested Grow Lights (Growers Have Spent Decades Perfecting The Process of Growing Marijuana Indoors With HID Grow Lights)
- Consistent Big Yields Of Potent Medical-Grade Marijuana
- Because People Have Been Growing With These Lights For Years, There Are Lots of Growing Resources, Making This One Of The Most Problem-Free Ways To Grow
- Recommended for Serious Growers Only Due To Setup & Electricity Costs
If you have a bit more money to get started with, a grow space or closet that no one will see, and the willingness to put a little more time and effort into setting up, than HPS (High Pressure Sodium) lights, or a combination of Metal Halide and HPS lights, are your best choice. Use your Metal Halide bulb for the vegetative stage, and the HPS bulb for the flowering stage. HPS lights can be used for the whole grow cycle and work well, too. You will get even better results when you use both types of HID lights, MH and HPS. This combination of grow lights closely mimics the sun's natural light during the different seasons, and is the most tried-and-tested grow light combination for growing marijuana.
Many modern ballasts come with the ability to support both kinds of bulbs. Show me step-by-step how to choose and set up MH/HPS grow lights "Mad Scientist"Grow Lights
- Great For Small, Stealthy Indoor Grows
- Easy & Cheap to Maintain Once Everything Is Set Up
- Very Expensive to Set Up, LED Grow Lights Currently Cost More Than Any Other Kind of Grow Light
- Stealthy - Low Heat, Low Electricity
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New Technology - Some LED Grow Lights Work Great, Others Barely Work At All... It's Important to Choose the Right Model
- Can Be Problematic to Get Everything Set Up Properly Since The Technology Is Constantly Improving/Changing (Don't Worry, GrowWeedEasy.com Will Walk You Through The Process of Picking the Right LED Grow Light)
- Can Produce Surprisingly Potent Buds When Set Up Properly
- LED Grow Lights Are the Wave of The Future: With Every New Model, Marijuana Yields Keep Going Up While Prices Continue to Come Down
For the advanced grower who wants to use the most cutting edge technology, or for those who desire low heat and low electricity above all else, than LED grow lights are the best choice for you. Conclusion: Which Grow Light Is the Best?
There really isn't a "best" grow light for growing marijuana. Each one has pros and cons..When I first started growing, I started with CFLs and fluorescent grow lights. This worked great for me as long as I was only growing a few small plants at a time.
Eventually I decided to scale up my grow, and I decided to invest in LED grow lights. I was surprised at how well the LEDs worked considering how the lack of heat and low electricity usage. I loved my LED grow lights, and they were perfect for me, especially when I was living in a small apartment.
Finally, I moved into a home with a spare room and decided to buy an MH/HPS combo system for my garden. I set up a real ventilation and exhaust
system, which much easier than I expected. My electricity bill has gone up quite a bit, but so have my marijuana yields. The Metal Halide light seems to dramatically increase vegetative growing speed, and the HPS is unbelievable at fattening up buds during the flowering stage.
Overall, I'm glad that I've used all the different kinds of grow lights. Each one was great in some ways, and not-so-great in others.
No matter what grow lights you choose, get ready to start harvesting some incredible buds!
Who Runs This Newsletter?
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Nebula Haze:Marijuana has literally saved my life, and I'm dedicated to showing you how easy it can be to grow.
I have made it my mission in life to build the best growing resources available for new and advanced growers, while working to get marijuana legalized for everyone.
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Sirius Fourside:Sirius Fourside is a hobbyist grower who has gained the bulk of his experience growing in water as a medium(deep water culture, bubbleponics). "Growing cannabis is a relaxing hobby in and of itself, but it also saves you money and keeps you from having to deal with shady characters. Cannabis is much easier to grow than people give it credit for, and growing in water doesn't increase the difficulty much, if any. But whether you want to grow in water, perlite, or a different medium, we'll show you how easy it can be!"
Which lights are best for YOUR marijuana? |
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You've now been armed with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions on what lights you use! Below, We've included some of the lights we've used and found to be a good value for their class. Let us know if you've stumbled onto some lights we should be telling people about!
See our full page on lights!
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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs: The lowest heat and energy consumption you can grow with practically. These are great for really small grows, and are very stealthy. They don't have much power though, so no large grows with these!
There's no one good way to setup CFLs; we recommend a trip to a hardware store for sockets and ways to hang them. Metal Halide & High Pressure Sodium Lights: The reigning champs of grow rooms across the world. Their power and reliability make them the staple of most growers, and we personally think that everyone who can afford it should give them a shot!
These lights require much more heat management than CFLs of LEDs. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDS): These are the latest type of marijuana grow lighting to be widely accepted. Some stronger LED lights have power comparable to 1000W HPS lights, and create a fraction of the heat. LEDs also have a good reputation for low power consumption. One problem...these can get really expensive!
Trophy Picture of the Week!
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High Pressure Sodium lights give a unique, delicious golden glow to your flowering plants (they can be used in vegetative, too!). This was sent in by a reader who goes by the name of Prosperian
. Can't wait to see these full grown!
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Buy Marijuana Seeds Safely Online |
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Common Question:
Where do I get marijuana seeds?
Now you have 2 real options:
1.) Use random bagseed that you find
2.) Buy seeds of specific marijuana strains online
Now if you want to pick the perfect strain for your needs, it's going to be hard with bagseed.
So...
Learn how to buy marijuana seeds online safely
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