When I made the move to HID I started with a 400 W metal halide. (Later
I got a 2nd fixture with both metal halide and HPS bulbs.) The 400 W
light enabled me to bloom several plants that I never bloomed with
fluorescent lights. I grow in the basement. If you grow in a living
space, I would stay away from the HPS lights. I found the light to be
kind of weird at first, though I have gotten used to it.

Steve



Kevin wrote:
So I'm thinking about upgrading to HID lights. I currently am growing
orchids in a spare room, and it gets some natural light. I currently
have 4 flor tubes over a table full of orchids.

I'm thinking a 250 would do it, but the cost of a 400 is not that much
more. The theory being that I could move the light higher above the
plants and disperse the light further, therefore more plants. Any
experiences with HID lights for your garden?

Thanks...