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Can I use a 40w LED light bulb to grow cannabis?

First time cannabis growing. Is a 40w LED light bulb enough?

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November 13, 2023

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You can, but the yields won’t be high.

It is recommended to use at least 50 watts of power per square foot for cannabis cultivation.

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