Type of CFL for autoflower

[jpsmoker840]

How do autoflower seeds work? Can I use a red spectrum bulb or do I need a dual spectrum? Which will give me the best yield

Thank you

[M_C]

Autoflower works by age of the plant rather than light periods. An autoflower starts to flower, usually, at about 18-24 days from germination regardless of light periods.

Yes you can use red spectrum CFL lighting all the way through the grow (I used to ) but a dual spectrum bulb should give better results across the whole grow

[jpsmoker840]

Again m_c many thanks for your help! gonna get a dual spec! It's a shame none of the local grow shops supply duel spec, will have to opt for ebay

Cheers again bud

[Mikey_D]

try amazon theres loads on there decent prices too

peace

[jayjaymozza]

I bought a dual-spec 200w CFL from Amazon costing me only £29.99 cant go wrong.

[M_C]

I bought a 250w HPS ballast & reflector (new) for £1.98 ... but that's a story for another day...

[jayjaymozza]

I bought a DR125 ( motorbike) for 0.99p on ebay one time lol and when we picked it up he even give me the change back from a £1 lol
Sorry to go off topic ><

[Boogieman]

Ideally you want 6500k(blue) for veg .Then after your plants vegetation stage stretch stops ( around day 30-35 ) you want to switch to 2700k(red) for flowering stage, and of course adjust nutrients accordingly..but I have grown with dual specs with nice results..stay cool Boogie

[ganjagunman]

Ive had an afghan auto under a 600w hps from seed, started flowering at day 17 crazy growth it looks different everyday. Id go with a 300w dual spec if its just one or two plants if you dont want to go HPS.