Proper Lighting

[Hedbloom]

Hey guys. I'm new to the forum and am starting my first grow in a few weeks but I want to make sure I am 100% knowledgeable about everything there is to know before I start. This question is about lighting. I am only growing five plants and I know all about HPS and MH but what I don't know, is the proper wattage I should use for each. I am trying to get MAX yield but I know it is possible to use too much wattage and literally burn your plants. Thanks for any replies in advance!

 

[SAMCRO]

You can probably get away with 600W to 1000W deal. I think the burning happends when your too close to the plants and also with over feeding the nutrients. I no expert by any means. Just keep reading on here and looking at other members grow journals. It will help you alot before you pull the trigger so to speak.

 

[jammie]

its not the wattage but the heat thats generated. make sure you have both an intake and exhaust fan. oh and monitor temp and rh