Which Type of Grow Lamp do You Need?
There are many different types of grow bulbs available to suit your plants needs throughout the growing cycle. These are summarised in the table below:
| Bulb Type | Usage |
| Metal Halide Bulbs | Vegetative |
| Sodium/HPS Bulbs | Flowering |
| Dual Spectrum HPS Bulbs | Vegetative & Flowering |
| LED Grow Lights | Vegetative & Flowering |
| Flourescent/CFL Bulbs |
Propagation, Vegetative & Flowering |
Which Bulb Wattage is Optimal for Lighting Your Grow Space?
| Bulb Wattage | Max Coverage | Min Hanging Distance |
| 150w | 0.6m x 0.6m | 7 Inches |
| 250w | 0.8m x 0.8m | 10 Inches |
| 400w | 1m x 1m | 12 Inches |
| 600w | 1.2m x 1.2m | 16 Inches |
| 1000w | 1.5m x 1.5m | 21 Inches |
Need more help to choose the right bulb for your grow? Then please feel free to get in touch for personal support or read our handy grow guides!
Tidy Hydro stock some of the best grow bulbs and lighting kits on the market. UK stockists of high quality CFL Grow Lamps, Dual Spectrum Bulbs and HPS Flowering Bulbs. We stock high quality products from manufacturers such as PowerPlant, Philips and Osram.
