GFP SolarFlare 220 - Kali Mist, Scrog, DWC
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:31 pm
Day 1
Hello all!
I have been given the privilege of participating in California Lightworks' Grower Feedback Program (GFP).
Although I am not a new grower, I am new to LEDs. I was using a 400 watt MH/HPS setup but circumstances have dictated I go super stealth which has led me to take a look at LEDs.
I've been hearing great things about California Lightworks so I gave them a call. They advised that a SolarStorm 440 would be ideal for my space but given my budget these days I have decided to test out the SolarFlare 220 FullCycle. If it performs well enough I'll definitely consider upgrading to one of the SolarStorms.
I understand the 220's are challenged when it comes to penetration but I shouldn't have too much of a problem since I will be running a scrog (screen of green) to keep the mostly sativa's canopy low and even.
I'm running a pretty minimal hydro setup:
Grow area: 3.5ft x 3.5ft x 8ft
Medium: rockwool in hydroton in 5 gal DWC
Nutrients: FloraNova Bloom (Lucas Formula)
Additives: Cal/Mag, AquaShield
Scrog net size: 2ft x 2ft with 2in x 2in holes
In the beginning I was all about doing everything I could to try and squeeze every last gram out of my plants but these days my goal is just to keep her happy.
Strain: Kali Mist (almost pure sativa) first time growing a Sativa dom. I'm feeling a little intimidated but with the scrog net everything should be under control
I had the SolarFlare delivered to a friend and will be picking it up tomorrow but in the meantime I have a Kali seed taking a swim!
As soon as I get the light I'll get pics up of it hanging in the room.
I am super stoked to see how this light performs. Updates to come!
-xarlan
Hello all!
I have been given the privilege of participating in California Lightworks' Grower Feedback Program (GFP).
Although I am not a new grower, I am new to LEDs. I was using a 400 watt MH/HPS setup but circumstances have dictated I go super stealth which has led me to take a look at LEDs.
I've been hearing great things about California Lightworks so I gave them a call. They advised that a SolarStorm 440 would be ideal for my space but given my budget these days I have decided to test out the SolarFlare 220 FullCycle. If it performs well enough I'll definitely consider upgrading to one of the SolarStorms.
I understand the 220's are challenged when it comes to penetration but I shouldn't have too much of a problem since I will be running a scrog (screen of green) to keep the mostly sativa's canopy low and even.
I'm running a pretty minimal hydro setup:
Grow area: 3.5ft x 3.5ft x 8ft
Medium: rockwool in hydroton in 5 gal DWC
Nutrients: FloraNova Bloom (Lucas Formula)
Additives: Cal/Mag, AquaShield
Scrog net size: 2ft x 2ft with 2in x 2in holes
In the beginning I was all about doing everything I could to try and squeeze every last gram out of my plants but these days my goal is just to keep her happy.
Strain: Kali Mist (almost pure sativa) first time growing a Sativa dom. I'm feeling a little intimidated but with the scrog net everything should be under control
I had the SolarFlare delivered to a friend and will be picking it up tomorrow but in the meantime I have a Kali seed taking a swim!
As soon as I get the light I'll get pics up of it hanging in the room.
I am super stoked to see how this light performs. Updates to come!
-xarlan