Doing a seed run . A big T5 enough?

[Bud Jones]

I have limited space where I’m at to do an open pollination outdoor . I would want to keep the seed run low maintenance you know? That being said , I would think this would be relatively easy . Just provide a fan and the light . I never kept a male going inside . Always left that to the great outdoors . Thought I could do it ghetto tech lol .. Thoughts ?

 

[aridbud]

What size containers, enclosed in cabinet/closet? Used T-5's in 3'x3.5' cabinet space years ago. Can be done. How many lights? I used 4 duo T5's. Keep plants close to light, otherwise....s-t-r-e-t-c-h. Good luck!

 

[Bud Jones]

What size containers, enclosed in cabinet/closet? Used T-5's in 3'x3.5' cabinet space years ago. Can be done. How many lights? I used 4 duo T5's. Keep plants close to light, otherwise....s-t-r-e-t-c-h. Good luck!

Indoor space isn’t limited . I have a spare room .. 8/8 . Doesn’t have to be pretty .. I have two small t5’s and a massive one . Container size would be 3 gallons maybe .

 

[TychoMonolyth]

Define massive. Are you sure you're not talking about T8s?

 

[Bud Jones]

Define massive. Are you sure you're not talking about T8s?

These . Two small guys and one long one . They’re both T5’s ..

 

[gladysvjubb]

Nice. I have grown in the past under Fluoro Power Grooves. Nothing beats my $99 Home Depot Hi Bay LED's by Commercial Electric. Good solid penetration of light to the lower leaves. I have 7 foot tall Zamaldelicas it is a great light.

 

[TychoMonolyth]

These . Two small guys and one long one . They’re both T5’s ..
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Nice lights. For one or two plants, I'd use the 24 inch light vertically on the backside with the big one on top. I'd give the pots a quarter turn once a week. Lining the walls with white plastic would help capture errant photons. Reflective Mylar would do it too.

 

[aridbud]

These . Two small guys and one long one . They’re both T5’s ..
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Hopefully they'll do the trick. Decades ago before HID, we had success just with fluorescent lights. My, how far we've come since 1979!!

You can always add more vertically, LED or T5's Remember that light emits straight down and scatters at the end (not as much lumens). Good luck!!

 

[aridbud]

Nice lights. For one or two plants, I'd use the 24 inch light vertically on the backside with the big one on top. I'd give the pots a quarter turn once a week. Lining the walls with white plastic would help capture errant photons. Reflective Mylar would do it too.

As well as flat paint.