June 30, 2023
Are you ready to embark on a journey from sowing to harvest and transform your indoor garden into a thriving oasis? Look no further than the revolutionary power of full-spectrum LED grow lights. These remarkable lighting systems have taken indoor gardening by storm, revolutionizing the way houseplants grow, flourish and bear fruit in our homes. From their ability to mimic natural sunlight to their unrivaled energy efficiency, full-spectrum LED grow lights have become the secret weapon of passionate gardeners and landscapers the world over.
The main goal of installing grow lights should be to increase the amount of light in the grow tent. LED grow lights can be used as a supplementary light source to meet the spectral requirements of plants in the absence of sunlight. In short, plants cannot grow without light, and grow lights can help them maintain a steady rate of photosynthesis.
However, not all grow lights are designed to function the same. Plants contain a unique substance called chlorophyll, which only receives and absorbs specific wavelengths. They react positively to light in the wavelength range 400–700 nm in the blue and red regions.
It’s also worth noting that plants don’t receive green light well and absorb it into deeper tissues. Additionally, our experts do not recommend that gardeners use ordinary household bulbs as grow lights, as they expose plants to a continuous light spectrum that can cause permanent plant damage.
ECO Farm ECOZ 1000W Samsung 301H Chips LED Grow Light With Separately UV+IR Control
Features:
The ECO Farm grow light is equipped with Top Bing Samsung & Osram Chip and brand driver to ensure high-efficiency PPE 2.9umol/J, better heat dissipation, and long service life. Compared with old plant lights, the average PPFD is increased by 30 %, and the yield and quality are increased by 50%. At the same time, it also has the most trustworthy full Cycle Sunlike Spectrum, close to natural sunlight. The spectrum applies to the entire stage of indoor planting. This ECO Farm LED grow light has independent control of the VEG switch, Bloom switch, and UV switch. VEG dimmer controls white light 5000K, one Bloom dimming The device controls white light + red light (3000K+660nm+730nm), and the UV dimmer controls UV 395nm. And there are optional knobs and touch screen controllers.
Grower’s Choice ROI-E900 LED Grow Light
Features:
This Grower’s Choice LED grow light boosts up to 1,000 watts of supercharged photon output. Using Growers Choice’s proven PAR formula, the ROI-E900 utilizes our unique PAR formula and 3k full-phase spectral radiance into a 4'x5' growing space, producing tremendous light output and canopy coverage. Designed to accommodate commercial growers with wider tables or trays, the ROI-E900 offers the greatest potential for extended coverage, penetration and premium yields. The ROI-E900 will give you more power and more flowers!
Spectrum King Phoenix 1050W LED Grow Light
Features:
Spectrum King’s Phoenix 1050W LED Grow Light is a grow lighting beast that unleashes 1050 watts of sun-like light in areas up to 6' x 6', unleashing the ultimate output for your grows. Designed to hang high, the Phoenix 1050 recreates the sunniest summer days for plants that never seem to get enough light. SK Cryo-Therm cooling technology enables an ultra-thin profile that allows maximum airflow and minimizes microclimates. Optimized for single or multi-tier planting near the canopy. For growers who need the biggest, brightest LEDs, the Phoenix 1050W is for you.
Iluminar 1000W iLogic™9 Full Spectrum LED Grow Light
Features:
The Iluminar Grow Light is the go-to high-efficiency lighting fixture for sealed grow rooms enhanced with CO2 supplementation. Nine light bars deliver extremely high light intensity and uniformity across a 4’ x 4’ footprint to drive unbeatable growth rates and flower production. Delivering an incredible 2800 μmol/s PPF, the iLogic™9 Full Spectrum fixture has the power to penetrate more deeply into the densest indoor plantations, giving lower growth tips the intensity they need to reach the canopy, resulting in more viable flower sites per plant. Cultivators enjoy bigger yields, higher quality, and more overall crop homogeneity. The enhanced canopy penetration frees growers from the chore of remedial foliage stripping in order to promote the development of lower and mid-tier flower sites.
Color
For seedlings and plants to thrive, you need grow lights with the correct color temperature. Temperatures are typically 2,700–7,000 Kelvin, similar to natural sunlight. If the color temperature is too high, it may cause photosynthesis to decline and cause damage to plants. If it’s too low, plant growth will slow and may not produce a lower number of fruit or flowers.
Strength
The electricity required by plants depends on external factors such as the type of plant, its size or density, and their respective light requirements. Most experts recommend 40 watts per square foot for optimal growth.
You may also see the term PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density) on the grow light label, which refers to the amount of light emitted by the grow light. Most plants thrive between 200–900 PPFD, depending on their stage of maturity.
Plant type
Depending on the type of plants you have, certain grow lights are better for lush, healthy greenery. For example, fluorescent lights are great for low-light plants like lettuce, snake plants, and peace lily plants. LED lights are suitable for all plant types, but are especially useful for flowers and vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes or orchids due to the presence of blue and red spectrum light. HID lights are best for herbs, fruit or flowering plants.
Choosing the best full-spectrum LED grow lights is critical to successful indoor gardening. These lights provide indoor plants with the optimal combination of wavelengths they need for photosynthesis, growth and flowering. By choosing high-quality full-spectrum grow lights, you can ensure your plants receive the correct spectrum and intensity of light at every stage of growth.