So, first off... hello and welcome
Now, grow with lights... you can either set up a "set it and forget it" system or an "adjustable system".
Set and Forget:
Pros. (simple and also provides light for the room)
Cons (slower production and less yield)
Adjustable:
Pros (max production and yield, best "use" of electricity)
Cons (cost more, more lights, high electric bill, potential for plant burn)
So once you pick which one suits you...
S&F will use roughly 2 ea 4' x 4 light T5s placed 2' above the top of plants on your 11' x 3.3' x 1' beds. Will work great for leafy plants like basil, lettuces, flowers, and even cucumbers.
Adj will depend on the starting plant height. So, figure an additional T5 at each bed and make the bed 12' long.
* Now one thing to remember... its strongly recommended by most indoor growers, that fruiting plants will require a stronger light (HPS or HID) [My favorite was HPS] For max light, color spectrum, penetration, and also heat.
But if you can put up a quick sketch we might be able to figure out a better layout for the basement/room.
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