What lights do professional growers use?
Lights are essential because they largely determine your plants' grow cycles, their photosynthesis and therefore their health and their buds. Lighting is the food of your marijuana plants.
Today, the most widely used lights for professional use are HIDs and fluorescents. Indoor flower and vegetable growers typically use high-pressure sodium (HPS/SON) and metal halide (MH) HID lights, but fluorescents and LEDs are replacing metal halides due to their efficiency and economy.
LED or light-emitting diode is the up-and-coming breakaway technology that looks to end the reign of HID for cannabis cultivation. The latest generation of LED systems are now capable of producing comparable, and in some cases, superior quality marijuana than the average HID set-up. PAR or photosynthetically active radiation is the metric that LED zealots consider most important.
LED grow light technology has been improving rapidly especially in the last 1-2 years. Although just about any LED grow light (even the worst ones) can grow good weed, some newer models developed specifically for cannabis are getting better yields, density, and plant growth rates than older and generic models.
Every grow light on this page gets great results (just look at the pictures to see what to expect) and these also the best that the professional growers would like to use.
Fluence SPYDRx PLUS LED Grow Light
SPYDRx PLUS is a full-cycle top-lighting solution for commercial horticulture cultivation, with the power to scale from vegetative growth to bloom. For optimal results, we recommend SPYDRx PLUS deployed in environments with CO2 supplementation between 800-1400 ppm in reproductive growth stage due to high PPFD levels.
Solid-state engineering coupled with a patent-pending form factor makes the SPYDRx family ideal for multi-tier vertical farming applications and single-tier applications including growth chambers, tables with adjacent aisles, and tents.
With a thickness of only 4.6” thin, and recommended mounting height just 6” from the top of the canopy, the SPYDR family is purposefully designed for vertical farming – from veg to bloom – with an average PPFD up to 1,030 µmol/m2/s over a 4’x4’ canopy.
All SPYDR models are dimmable with their optional light intensity dimmer for precise control over PPFD, and offer the flexibility to instantly accommodate a new crop with varying light requirements.
Recommended mounting height 6” from top of canopy for optimal light uniformity, penetration and flux density above a 4’x4’ canopy.
ECO Farm TOP Series 650W Full Spectrum Commercial LED grow lights for Greenhouse
ECO Farm TOP Series is designed as a greenhouse grow light or a sole-source indoor light, it should not be deployed outdoors or in direct sunlight.
For indoor environments, ECO Farm TOP Series 650W has a recommended mounting height at 24” for optimal uniformity and PPFD. Please contact Fluence for greenhouse deployment recommendations.
High-Efficacy LED Chips - Samsung LM301B diodes with an efficacy of 2.7 µmol/J and a 650W light with 1908pcs LEDs output of 1755µmol/s.
ThinkGrow Model-H 630W Horticulture LED Grow Light
ThinkGrow is brought to you by the same company making TrolMaster controls -- currently one of the most sophisticated digital environmental controls on the market. ThinkGrow LED lights are also fully compatible with TrolMaster controllers with up to 256 lights being able to be controlled per digital channel.
The Model-H is a high performance LED grow light for the horticulture cultivation. It is designed for high PPFD cultivation practices. Full spectrum design covers each critical phase of growth from vegetative to flowering. An independent Far Red 730nm channel is designed to target Phytochrome Far Red in photomorphogenic lighting applications. Base on research, introducing far-red light after the lights have been turned off can lengthen the dark period to encourage the flowering process.
Outstanding Efficiency at 2.7 μmol/J
Plug and Play for a quick installation
On-board Dimming for more convenience
Adjustable Spectrum from Veg to Bloom
External Controllability with 256 fixtures per channel
Group Control Capability
Grower's Choice ROI E420
Introducing, the ROI-E420 full spectrum, compact horticulture LED fixture. Utilizing Grower's Choice proven 3K full PAR spectrum, this LED is perfect for professional cultivators and grow enthusiasts alike, who require a powerful LED fixture with a lower profile frame.
This new sleek LED is also perfect for the hobby grower or entry level professional cultivator who wants to maximize their yields wile working with limited space. This fixture performs best using a 4' x 4' veg and 3.5' x 3.5' flowering footprint, perfect for compact gardens and cultivation tents.
The ROI-420 is controllable with Grower's Choice Master Controllers and is compatible with all quality master controllers. Cultivators can set the fixture to turn off and on at desired times, program sunrise/sunset settings, program dimming options and set protective fail safes to dim or turn off fixture in the event of excessive room temperatures, such as in the even of HVAC failure, potential saving gardens from heat damage.
ECO Farm MB660 Foldable Grow Light Bar
ECO Farm MB660 Foldable Grow Light Bar takes Vertical Farming into the new era. Fully equipped with the Latest in High End LED technology from the best of Samsung, the best of CREE & best from Meanwell. ECO Farm MB600 which delivers uniform light intensity and promotes uniform growth across your canopy. Dimming gives you full control of your intensity and allows you to only use what you need taking efficiency to the next level, reducing btu output and extending the lifespan of the fixture.
The ECO Farm MB600 using Samsung LM301H ,delivers industry best efficacy for LED Grow Lights with Samsung LEDs at 3.0 umols/j. Double Row LED strips all being under driven to max efficiency to deliver next generation Par efficacy and a mind blowing 1200+ ppfd at 10" & 12".
ECO Farm MB600 integrate Blue LEDs with the Red LEDs to make the light easier to absorb at high intensities and promote best possible bud quality. ECO Farm 600MB is also the one to feature Samsung’s LM301H LEDs in a high power LED grow Light that flowers a 4x4 area or bigger.
Final Thoughts
These best LED grow lights for weed and guide should help you choose which LED grow lights are best for your plants. Your current grow may have multiple plants or strains, space restrictions, and almost definitely has a budget. With these descriptions in mind, you can select the best LED grow light right here.
Teresa DeCristofaro
September 09, 2022
Margate Residents For Change is a non-profit located in Margate, Florida. We are setting up this:
PROGRAM PARAMETERS, GOALS, EXPECTATIONS AND AREAS OF STUDY
Food and Agricultural Non-Formal Education (FANE) Applications:
A. Develop content and activities to enhance today’s students understanding of gene editing, biotechnology,
data science, artificial intelligence robotics, automation, and other technologies that enhance the food and
agricultural enterprise and prepares them to help meet the needs of the future workforce needs through
enhanced non-formal education modules.
B. Develop outreach materials that clearly communicate the demonstrated benefits of agricultural
technologies and biotechnology.
C. Should complement and build upon programs that have successfully demonstrated positive youth
development strategies and outcomes such as 4-H, Agriculture in the Classroom, FDA’s Agricultural
Biotechnology Education and Outreach Initiative, etc.
D. Involve youth in the design, execution and evaluation of activities that lead to the development of
consumer-friendly content that builds public confidence in the safe use of biotechnology in agriculture and
the food system.
CURRICULUM OUTLINE PLAN
Initial Market Segmentation
Outdoor Growing Methods: outdoor soil-based Hybrid raised beds, containers and Green House. Indoor Growing methods: Hydroponics, Aeroponics, Aquaponics, researching uses of grow lights,
robotics and automation for increased production
Biotechnology: gene editing, splicing for crossbreeding plants, genome research
Renovate a portable for use as indoor growing area, design/build a greenhouse as part of outdoor
method
Study, research and utilize solar power to run all equipment for project
Regional Segmentation
North America – US, Canada and Mexico
Europe: France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Russia U.K. China
Asia-Pacific: India, Japan, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand
Rest of the World: Brazil, South Africa, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia
Addressing future Societal needs worldwide
Increasing demand for Global Food Security Owing to Population Growth and Urbanization
Growth in Adoption of Technology in Farming
Land Degradation and Decrease in Arable Land solutions
Increased Government Support and Initiatives solutions
Market Challenges
Overcoming High initial Investment and Operational Costs
Suitability study for Production of Selective Crops
Methods on how to create better Awareness Among Farmers
Market Opportunities
Pharmaceutical Plant Production through Indoor Farming
Integration of Different Emerging Technology
Scope of Expansion in Developing Countries
Course Goals and Research Evaluation methods
A. What is the estimated global indoor farming technology market size in terms of providing fresh food
locally?
B. What are the key trends, market drivers, and opportunities in the global/local food market pertaining to
indoor farming technology?
C. What are the major restraints inhibiting the growth of the global indoor farming technology market?
D. What kinds of new strategies are being adopted by the existing Industry leaders and Governments to
expand their food market and what can be done to prepare our youth for those needs?
E. What is the competitive strength of the key players in the indoor farming technology, how are they
succeeding and how can it be improved upon?
F. Which type of payers and stakeholders are operating in the market ecosystem of indoor farming
technology, and what is their significance in the global Market?
G. How does the regulatory landscape differ in different regions for indoor farming technology? How is this
affecting research and development industry wide?
H. What are the different techniques used for indoor growing of vegetables compared to herbal medicinal
plants used Homeopathically? How is cross breeding, genome research and gene splicing improving the
plant quality and diversity in both industries?
I. What is the best composting methodology vs other hydroponic/chemical processes?
J. What are the best outdoor growing methods utilizing different soils and fertilizers, containers vs above
ground vs in ground/
K. Solar energy usage pros and cons.
L. How is the use of robotics affecting the job market in the Indoor Agricultural industry? How do we adjust
our educational techniques and curriculum to improve the preparation of the next generation to fit those
future industry needs.
Can you help us please?