Mars Hydro SP 6500 VS MedicGrow 550W Commercial LED Grow Light
Growing plants in an indoor grow tent requires that you provide all the elements that support plants growth. One of the essential elements is light. Light is vital in boosting biomass and prompting change from the vegetative stage to the flowering stage. Thus, you need to install suitable grow lights in your indoor grow tent. Different strains have different light needs, and plants at certain growth stages have varied light needs. And so, you need to prepare very well to be able to leverage grow lights for the best outcome.
What are the benefits of LED grow lights?
Some of the benefits of LED grow lights include:
– They are more energy efficient than other types of grow lights and can save you money in the long run.
- They produce less heat than other types of grow lights, which can be beneficial in warmer climates.
- They last longer than other types of grow lights, which means you don’t have to replace them as often.
Features:
Using state-of-the-art equipment and technology, Mars Hydro LED Grow Lights provide a huge light output, giving you one of the brightest, highest-yielding full-spectrum lights that work flawlessly in soil growth and hydrological evolution. The SP6500 LED Grow Light can accommodate up to 3' x 5' flower areas and 4' x 5' plant areas. This grow light is equipped with 2356 Samsung LM301B and Osram 660nm LED chips. These chips are of higher quality and more efficient, from vegetables to flowering. This is a true full-spectrum light fixture! 50% increase in yield and quality compared to older blur and/or HPS lamps. The average yield is 2.5 g/W. This model adds a dimming knob, which is more convenient for dimming. Up to 20 lamps can be daisy-chained and controlled by a single lamp.
MedicGrow 550W Commercial LED Grow Light
Features:
Medic Grow LED grow lights are specially developed to replace 1000 watt HPS for supplementary or primary lighting in vegetable growing greenhouse applications. This LED grow light is a full cycle LED grow light with a broad spectrum and enhanced red light for maximum yield. Built-in 2300 high-quality white LEDs and OSRAM red LED diodes. This LED grow light provides even light in a coverage area of 6' x 4' space. The average PPFD value was 3271 µmol/m2/s (6 inches above the canopy). The light output PPF was 1540 µmol/s and the PPE was 2.8 µmol/J. It only needs 550 watts of power. It is made into a single LED grow light. With a width of only 5.38 inches, it minimizes the impact of shade on greenhouse crops.
LED Lighting Considerations
Before you buy LED lights for your indoor garden, there are a few considerations you must keep in mind.
Space
How big is your garden? Can the LED lights you are considering cover the entire space? Make sure you accurately measure the size of your garden. Each type of LED light covers a specific range of space. Check the customer reviews to see if the manufacturer’s listed range is accurate.
Brand/Budget
Of course, higher-quality LED lights will come with a steeper price tag. For first-time users, start off with a lower-priced option to get the ball rolling. For experienced users, a higher-quality light is in order. Pay attention to the brand’s reputation and quality of lights. Check on customer reviews to get a good idea of their durability, efficiency, and ease of use.
Spectrum
When buying lights for your garden, you’re going to need certain light spectrums for different stages of growth. A full-spectrum LED light can meet all of your growing news. Full-spectrum lighting provides the red and blue spectrums you need, as well as infrared and UV lighting. Full-spectrum lighting can run cool and save tons of energy over time compared to other lights.
Energy-Efficiency
In general, LED lights provide a higher energy efficiency than fluorescent or HID bulbs. When searching for a grow light, consider its total wattage output. Higher outputs mean more power and energy efficiency.
Light Control
As mentioned above, plants need different light spectrums during different stages of growth. Additionally, they need certain light cycles during each stage.
Seedling: 16 hours of light, 8 hours of darkness
Vegetative: 18 hours of light, 6 hours of darkness
Flowering: 12 hours of light, 12 hours of darkness
Conclusion
Grow lights are often used in hydroponic systems to help plants grow indoors, even in the off-season. There are many lighting options to choose from, but the ideal always depends on your planting area. Before buying any grow lights, consider what you’ll be using them for, where they’ll go into your garden, and how much you want to spend on the lights.
