Lighting

Documents:

• Common Abbreviations
  
  HID, HPS, MH? Here's a quick run down of what these acronyms actually mean.
  
  
• How much light do I need?
  
  A general rule of thumb is 50 watts of HID lighting per square foot of illuminated area.
  
  
• Light Cycles
  
  How varying amounts of light per 24 hour period affects plant growth.
  
  
• What are compact fluorescents and how can I use them for growing?
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  Find out why these lights are useful, but are not as effective as HID's for high yield growing.
  
  
• What type of lighting is best?
  
  Find out which light sources are recommended for each growth stage of your plant.