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Old 09-15-2015, 10:57 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Default Re: Too cold for bananas?

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Originally Posted by cincinnana View Post
Probably not..however if you switched out the bulbs to 300 watt output 6500k full spectrum cfls and moved your plant about two feet under the light you might have a chance to grow your plant.
You will need to keep the lights on for 15 hours a day every day for7-9 months
Cost so far to do this will be with utilities could be in the 250.00 range.
This is just a guess.

To get a good understanding on technique with the use of grow lights go to the Youtube website and use keyword "grow lights" marijuana /bananas and watch some of the videos that are posted.


This is just enough light to sustain a few small plants.
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Grow lights 3x 68 watt spiral cfl

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This is helpful.
I've begun looking for grow lamps on amazon. Not sure which bulb is the right one. Too bad our chandelier has the bulbs facing upwards. The most I think I could do is two bulbs on lampstands.
I am going to try to upload a picture here:
Did it work? (Not sure how to do it.)
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