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    hi, would very much like to have some of your knowlegde here. Starting to grow 4-5 plants now. Can have both mh and hps lighting but what should i use? some say just 1 type, some say both and there is plenty of difference in watts. I was thinking about 600w mh for growth and 400w hps for the flowering could that work? or should i use less watts?

    any response would be very great!

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    forgot to ask also how much time should the lights be on for the growth and then for the flowering? 12/12 for flowering? but how long for growing?

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    hi hresi welcome to talk thc, if you use both 400 and 600 it means buying two ballasts better off just using the same 600 watt in veg and flower.
    in veg you go 18/6 or 24/7..
    if you have a MH for veg use it if not just use the hps for both.

    mick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mickrick View Post
    hi hresi welcome to talk thc, if you use both 400 and 600 it means buying two ballasts better off just using the same 600 watt in veg and flower.
    in veg you go 18/6 or 24/7..
    if you have a MH for veg use it if not just use the hps for both.

    mick.

    Thank you very much for fast response!

    not very good in the english for growing... but basicly veg=growing the plant up to certain height? and then change the lighting to 12/12 for the flowering?

    thanks in advance!

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    Quote Originally Posted by hreisi View Post
    forgot to ask also how much time should the lights be on for the growth and then for the flowering? 12/12 for flowering? but how long for growing?
    read the link....in fact have a read through the stickies ,any questions ,just ask ,plenty of help at hand.
    just a start,12/12 flower
    18/6 veg[most people use ,not cast in stone]
    if you're retired or you ain't got a job and you ain't growing and smoking weed ,i don't know what the fuck you are doing!

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    Quote Originally Posted by hreisi View Post
    Thank you very much for fast response!

    not very good in the english for growing... but basicly veg=growing the plant up to certain height? and then change the lighting to 12/12 for the flowering?

    thanks in advance!
    yep thats it bro..
    good luck keep us updated on ya progress


    mick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wert View Post
    read the link....in fact have a read through the stickies ,any questions ,just ask ,plenty of help at hand.
    just a start,12/12 flower
    18/6 veg[most people use ,not cast in stone]
    sorry... :P but just need to know wich is wich... flower and veg... start with a 12/12 and then when it's ready go to 18/6 or is it the other way? :P

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    other way around, 18/6 first then 12/12..

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    Quote Originally Posted by hreisi View Post
    sorry... :P but just need to know wich is wich... flower and veg... start with a 12/12 and then when it's ready go to 18/6 or is it the other way? :P
    sorry mate, i meant a start with the help.
    you are correct 18/6 veg[growth] stage....then 12/12 to induce flowering

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    Thanks alot for the fast answers! Great forum and great site with endless information!

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