ECO Farm ECOM 320W LM301B Full spectrum LED Grow Light Bars VS DLI Diode LED Toplighting Indoor Fixture for Indoor Plants

Some houseplant owners are lucky enough to have a home with endless amounts of sunshine, but for some of us, grow lights are critical for houseplant survival! I used to be really intimidated by the concept of grow lights. It just seemed complicated, artificial light, you know? Guess what — it’s not as hard as you think!

Plants get the energy they need to grow from sunlight through photosynthesis. If you don’t have enough sunlight for your plants, your plant will not grow properly and might even die. This is why grow lights can be SO important for houseplants that don’t receive enough natural sunlight.

What size LED grow light do I need?

Most first-time indoor growers don’t know too many things about the process and often ask themselves what type of LED lights to pick. When it comes to the perfect size, there is no single answer, as the size depends on the total area you wish to grow plants on, and other factors.

Before buying any set of LED lights, consider the type of plants you want to grow. Each plant requires a certain amount of light to bloom and thrive, and even the slightest changes can burn the plant or interfere with its natural growth process.

The growth space area is another important factor to take into account when picking the size of your LED lights. As a general rule, you will need a minimum of 33 watts of LED supply to provide enough light for one square foot of growing area. That being said, if you want to grow an area of about 16 feet, the capacity of the LED lights should be around 500–550 watts.

Which color of light is best for growing plants?

Full-spectrum light contains all colors of the light spectrum. Since natural light from the sun is full spectrum, full-spectrum light is best for growing plants. Some artificial lights emit one color such as red or blue, so for houseplants, make sure you are purchasing a full-spectrum light.

In fact, the three main colors of light are red, blue, and green. Plants reflect green light which is why they appear green to us. Therefore, they definitely don’t need only green light, because they won’t use it.

Blue light is specifically helpful for foliage and red light is specifically helpful for flowers and fruit. So on one hand, if you’re trying to address a specific problem like getting your plant to bloom, then yes, you might want to get a red grow light.

However, full spectrum is best for general use and your plant probably won’t flourish to its full potential with only one color of light.

ECO Farm ECOM 320W LM301B Full spectrum LED Grow Light Bars

Features:

ECO Farm LED grow lights are equipped with upgraded LM301B chips and 4 high-efficiency aluminum bars to ensure higher PPE 2.4umol/J efficiency, better heat dissipation, and longer service life. Compared with old plant lights, the average PPFD is increased by 30%, and the yield and quality are increased by 50%. Covering 3x3–4x4 feet perfectly, the 320w LED grow light will help you achieve maximum quality and quantity. The 320 watt LED grow light is equipped with an external driver and dimmer, power cord. You can freely control and adjust the light intensity outside the planting tent without entering. Put it on hand, easy to operate. The driver outside the tent can reduce heat. 4 LED plant growth lights, each light bar is affixed with high-grade glue, waterproof and clean, not easy to be covered with dust.
Composed of full spectrum white 3000K 6500K and red 660nm, it is infinitely close to natural sunlight. The excellent spectrum is suitable for the whole stage of indoor plant growth. The full-spectrum LED plant growth light is equipped with 4 high-efficiency aluminum bars. Very suitable for led work to ensure long life.
Fanless zero noise and warranty-Fanless zero noise design, very quiet. LED plant growth light 320w is an ideal choice for greenhouses, planting tents, stents, vertical agriculture, etc.

Actual Power: 320W
Chip and Wavelength: LM301B3000K+6500K+96pcsM 660nm
Efficacy: 2.4umol/J
Input Voltage: 100 ~ 277v
Footprint: 3x3ft-4x4ft
IP Grade: IP65
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Dimensions: 809 X 688 X 35mm 
Weight: 9 kg

DLI Diode LED Toplighting Indoor Fixture for Indoor Plants

Features:

DLI’s new generation of high-efficiency LED TopLighting lamps provide outstanding performance with low power consumption.
DLI DIODE LED TopLighting lamps have excellent light distribution and optimal passive cooling of components. The LED spectrum is optimized by DLI for optimal growth on the bottom rostliny. By using a passive high cooling surface, the durability of the LED can be maintained.
Due to the unique light distribution, the Toplighting system will provide a high PAR PPF with an optimized coverage angle to ensure that the entire plant is activated by light. Toplighting lamps emit very little heat and do not require active cooling, which can minimize leaf burning. DLI Toplighting luminaires are designed to provide a high level of photosynthetic photon flux (PPF) value with the best angular vertical light uniformity. The unique design of the lens produces a highly uniform light distribution on the canopy. The fixing device is made of a slim waterproof device and is designed to be suspended above the plant canopy through an easy suspension system.

High Output — Up to 1000 µmol/s
IP65 Waterproof — Protected against water jets from any direction
Specifications:
Input Voltage: 220 ~ 400v
Input Voltage Range: ± 10%
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Dimensions: 542 X 232 X 85mm (21.3 X 9.1 X 3.4 INCH)
Weight: 4.4 kg / 9.7 lbs

How high should LED grow lights be from the seedlings?

Different plants require more or less light and heat to grow properly, so it is highly important to determine the right formula for your indoor garden before planting any seeds. Generally speaking, the stronger the light, the further you’ll need to hang it from the seedlings to prevent them from burning or being damaged by too much heat.

A 1000-watt LED grow light should be hanged at a minimum of 15 inches from the plant. However, depending on the strength of the light, you shouldn’t place the light higher than 30 inches above the seedlings if you want them to still develop normally.

Smaller-sized lights like the 400-watt ones should stand around 20 inches above the seedlings without losing vitality. Keep in mind that this only applies to LED lights that don’t generate too much heat. By comparison, a 1000-watt HID grow light should be placed 16–31 inches away from the plant to prevent burning it.

Full Spectrum Grow Lights Buyer’s Guide

Buying the right full spectrum grow light is crucial to the well-being of your indoor plants. And not all of them are built in the same way. So, you need to keep in mind a few important features before moving on to choose a suitable light.

Switches
Generally, a full spectrum growth light provides sufficient light for all stages of plant growth. However, some of you might prefer products that let you control the type of light that the plants would get. These products feature switches that help in adjusting the different light modes suitable for different growth stages.

Cooling System
This is an important criterion to consider when you’re looking for a grow light. You should ensure that the light has an efficient heat dissipation system. While some products consist of mute fans, others have an aluminum heat sink that absorbs the extra heat. Note that some grow lights with fans may produce an annoying noise sometimes.

High Wattage
For providing your plants with good coverage and the ideal light output, you should find a spectrum light that offers a minimum of 300W. Though, a single plant or small crops can thrive with a light having a lower wattage.

Many of the LED lighting systems available currently offer a wattage going up to 1000W. Note that a wattage higher than this will need a much bigger room or grow tent and an air conditioning system as well.

Conclusion

When you’re growing indoors, you need to provide adequate ventilation in your grow room. An air-conditioned room is probably enough, but you might also choose to set up an oscillating fan to make sure the plants get fresh air and to help pollinate the flowers.

Pests are usually less of an issue when gardening inside, but if you do end up with a problem it can be frustrating to address. The most common problems you’ll encounter indoors are fungus gnats and white flies.

Good ventilation, careful watering, and sticky traps are good way to control these pests. Powdering your plants with DE is also helpful.

Overall, indoor gardening is not much different from growing outside. It just takes some work to make sure you’re keeping your plants happy under artificial light. Keep a close eye on your plants and watch their leaves for signs of stress like turning yellow or brown.

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