What Is an LED Light?
by Admin
Posted on 03-02-2023 12:01 PM
Leds are cool. They didn't burn this heliamphora flower. When deciding on the type of lighting for plants, first you need to ask yourself why are you growing the plants. If you are growing the plants because you enjoy seeing them then you would want to use lighting technologies designed for humans. If you do not care what the plants look like, then there are very efficient plant lights that are tuned to the
spectrum most appreciated by plants.
That spectrum has the side effect that the plants can appear black, brown, or purple. Maybe you like purple plants.
In this article, we will share with you some differences of growing with leds as well as some practical tips to maximize your yields. First, though, we’ll look at a fundamental difference between hid and led light. This difference is the key to understanding what makes growing under led different.
Led grow lights can be used inside one of the most influential limiting factors for those growing produce all year round in the uk are the low light levels in winter. These low light levels, combined with the relatively short growing season, can make it challenging to grow produce that needs a long time to reach maturity. Led grow lights could be one way to combat these challenges.
If you’re trying to figure out the perfect distance between your plants and the led lights nourishing them, you’re already ahead of the game. Too many growers overlook light placement or decide to wing it. At worst, the result is a struggling, unhealthy crop. At best, they don’t get the full benefits of choosing led lights to begin with. The most technologically advanced led lights have completely revolutionized indoor and greenhouse growing. Lights like the solarsystem® series from california lightworks are helping growers achieve their highest and most potent yields yet. Between the high-intensity output and variable spectrum control , these lights are the best option for mimicking sunlight and manipulating your product.
Grow Light vs. Regular Light
Keeping sufficient distance between plants and a light source is especially important when using bulbs that produce a lot of heat, like incandescent and high-pressure sodium. But even with led and fluorescent lights, maintaining a proper distance helps to ensure healthy plant growth. Seedlings: 4-6 inches (move your light up regularly as they grow)
hydroponic lettuce and herbs: 6-12 inches
foliage houseplants: 12-24 inches
flowering houseplants: 6-12 inches.
Group together plants with similar lighting needs so they can benefit from the same amount of light. Purchase grow lights that will fit into your regular light fixtures to help reduce costs. Desk lamps work well for houseplants. Tube lights work well for seedlings and groupings of plants. Choose lights with adjustable intensities and/or spectrums. Alternatively, choose a grow light with a slightly warmer spectrum for a cozy, ambient light in your home. Set your grow lights on a timer so your plants get the right amount of light every day. Many grow lights come with a built-in timer.