Fluorescent Light Color Temp for Tomatoes & Peppers

shanti33k · May 9, 2012

Hi All,

So i went ahead and bought a T12 2 bulb fluorescent light fixture and bought 2 5000K full spectrum bulbs. I was wondering if the 5000K will work or should i go look for 6500K temp and return the 5000K?

Thanks!

-Sean

nee · May 9, 2012

There's a few topics on here if you have a search.... But I read that 6500 were better for the plants. Or some use 1 x 5000 & 1 x 6500. Etc

shanti33k · May 10, 2012

Yeah i think i am going to return this T12 and pick up a T8 tomorrow using 6500k bulbs !

Capsicum · May 10, 2012

I would get t5, they have more output.

shanti33k · May 10, 2012

I wanted to get the T5 but it is very expensive i am looking at ~$60 bucks. I got away with the T12 for $28, and i am more than certain if i get the T8 tomorrow it would be around 20 bucks. I really want the T5, just can't afford it right now

punn177 · May 10, 2012

I run 2 T8 fixtures with 6500 in them, 4 lights total, setup cost me right around 55$, my plants love them, lowes has all the stuff needed for the setup

shanti33k · May 10, 2012

Thanks Punn! i am going to do just that. Going to go pick up the goods in the early AM!

willard3 · May 10, 2012

This should be in grow tech which covers lighting.

Fluorescent Light Color Temp for Tomatoes & Peppers

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