Can I Flower with MH bulb?
Due to the lack of red wavelengths in their spectrum, MH lights are not good at flowering plants on their own, though. This is the reason growers will use MH bulbs for vegging and HPS bulbs for flowering. Or even better, they use both bulbs simultaneously, for a much more complete spectrum.
Is HPS bulb for flowering?
Usually HPS technology is chosen because it is a powerful light that provides a spectrum that plants can use well, specially for flowering, blooming, and fruiting crops. HPS bulbs also come in many different sizes, making them a flexible pick for your indoor garden.
Can I use HPS for veg and flower?
In response to the general question, can you use an HPS bulb for veg, the answer is yes.
How far should 400W MH be from plants?
How far should a 400w HPS be from seedlings? For 400W HPS, the best distance from seedlings is between 12 inches or 30.48 cm (closest) and 19 inches or 48.26 cm (furthest).
Is metal halide good for growing?
Metal Halide (MH) lamps typically emit a white colored light. Traditionally Metal Halide lamps have been used by indoor growers during the vegetative stage of plant growth. They are ideal for growing plants up to the flowering and fruit production stages because they mimic the spring/early summer seasonal sun.
What is MH and HPS?
HPS vs MH grow light spectrum differences The HPS has a red or orange tint to it and is used primarily in the flowering phase of your plant’s life. The MH bulb focuses on more of a blue spectrum and is used primarily for the vegetative stage of plant life.
How hot is a 600W HPS?
When factoring in the heat given off by a luminaire, the BTUs are calculated off of the total wattage of the luminaire. If you have a 600 Watt HPS lamp, the BTUs for that luminaire are the same as a 600 Watt LED. A single watt of power is equal to 3.41 BTUs so a 600W luminaire will produce 2,046 BTUs.
How much area does 600W HPS cover?
around 36 square feet
600-Watt HPS grow lights are the most efficient HPS grow lamp. 600W HPS grow lights produce more light output per Watt used than other wattages and cover around 36 square feet. 1000-Watt HPS grow lights are the most powerful and cover a wider area of around 49 square feet.
How close should my 600W HPS be?
The optimum hanging height for a 600W HPS system is only 40cm or 16″. Even at this low height a lot of light will shine on the side walls and have to be reflected down onto the grow. The reflective materials will not reflect all of the light and there will be some light lost (heating the walls).