Are HPS lights good for veg?

In response to the general question, can you use an HPS bulb for veg, the answer is yes. Basically you can use just about any light out there for any stage of growth, the real question is how well do each bulb work for veg.

Can you touch HPS bulbs?

Double Ended HPS grow lights have been gaining popularity over the last couple years. The DE HPS grow light is a special lamp, so it’s appropriate that you should take special care during installation. Here’s a quick warning before you start; don’t touch the lamp with your bare hands.

Is HPS best for flowering?

Ironically, most HID grow light enthusiasts recommend using both MH and HPS grow lights. MH grow lights (metal halide) are suited best for vegetative growth and HPS grow lights are superior for flowering.

How many plants will a 600w HPS grow?

Sixteen plants that are grown under a 600-watt HPS lamp could produce about 37.5 grams or 1.3 oz of marijuana per plant. Under perfect, outdoor conditions, you can expect yields to extend to 500 grams or 17.5 oz per plant.

What is better for veg MH or HPS?

While either type can be used for the full growing cycle, when combined, using an MH grow light for vegetative growth and flowering under an HPS grow light is the most recommended HID grow light setup because utilizing the strengths of both types at the right times produces the best results.

Are LED lights better than HPS?

First of all, it is no question that LEDs are more efficient at creating light than an HPS lamp. LEDs will always beat HPS on a light meter… But what we haven’t seen is the definitively better growth performance from LED grow lights, even at wattages that are nearly the same.

Do HPS bulbs ‘wear out’?

My local grow store claims that HPS bulbs wear out after a year, and that even if they still light, the quality of the light becomes poor, and the plants won’t grow as well as they would with a new bulb.

Which bulb is best?

BEST OVERALL: GE Relax 8-Pack 60 W Equivalent Dimmable Warm White

BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: OHLUX Smart WiFi LED Light Bulbs (No Hub Required)

BEST FOR VANITIES: Sunco Lighting 10 Pack G25 LED Globe,6W=40W

BEST FOR VINTAGE LOOK: Ascher Dimmable Vintage LED Edison Bulbs,6W

BEST INCANDESCENT: GE Incandescent Light Bulbs,A21,150-Watt,6-Pack

How long does HPS bulb last for?

Change your bulbs every 18 to 24 months in order to maintain peak efficiency.

Don’t turn your bulb on and off more than once per day,to avoid shortening its life span.

You should never attempt to remove a warm bulb from the fixture,because the base of the bulb expands as it heats,and causes the bulb to seize inside the