New Grower: CFL Efficiency?

[kemlite]

4'2"h
1'9"w
1'9"d
Mylar on all surface area
Currently have (3)300w CFL's, 2700k (4200lumens/per)

The Dimensions above are for 1 side of a mirrored, two sided cupboard setup.

Q: How best can I use that lighting/how much more do I need for each side, being one side for vegging and one side for flowering?

CANNOT afford or support HPS/HID lighting, MUST work with CFLs.

Please include any and all details such as how far above the plants the lights should be, etc.

BTW new to register but have been reading the boards for a while now. Hi everybody :)

 

[TokenZen]

What seems like you have a good start, you will need twice to triple that amount when flowering. How far along are you? I test with the back of my hand if it feels hot or too warm then I will raise it a bit so they don't burn anything.

 

[kemlite]

bought the clones as soon as they brought them in, been 2 weeks since then and they are all about 9" tall now.

so same lights, but 6-9 of them for flowering room but keep 3 for vegging?

 

[Kush-breeder]

nice lil grow. got any pics ? your clfs will be able to cover that area easily. good luck!