Frequently Asked Questions About Grow Light

Q1:What are the benefits of LED grow light?

A:LEDs are currently at the forefront of indoor horticulture and vertical farming. Growers now have the ability to digitally control their light spectrum to create the optimal environment for maximizing harvests.

--LED uses significantly less energy.

--LED emits little heat which reduces cooling costs.

--LED lasts 6 to 10 times as long as HID or HPS equivalents.

Q2:What is a full spectrum LED grow light?

A:Closest to natural sunlight,the full spectrum provides a wide distribution of power throughout the entire visible light spectrum. It is designed to increase light saturation while simultaneously matching a plant’s chlorophyll absorption peaks. It will help plants grow faster.

Q3:Which of spectrum characteristics I need throughout the growing cycle?

A:Seed: Especially blue, and some red.

Vegetation: Just go with a full-spectrum LED light. Vegetation also benefits from more green and yellow as plants get bigger and fuller, to better penetrate the canopy. Full-spectrum lights have these wavelengths.

Flowering: Definitely more red, and a little extra blue.

Q4:Should I run my grow lights at night? Can I leave my grow lights on 24 hours/day?

A:Turning lights on for part of the night will accelerate vegetation and flowering. Light cycles are expressed as X/Y, where X is lights on and Y is lights off. Common cycles are 12/12 and up to 18/6. A light timer can turn the grow light or lights on and off at the times you set. Do not, however, leave grow lights on 24/7. Continuous light will cause plants to dry, at least stunting growth but quite possibly killing them.

Q5:What is the lumen output of your grow light?

A:Plants do not use lumens, plants use active photosynthetic active radiation(PAR) and photosynthetic photon flux density(PPFD).When investing in a grow light, the only metrics you need to understand to make an informed purchase is PPF, PPFD, Photon Efficacy.The accuracy of these variables is heavily relied on scientists, researchers, and industry leaders alike.

Q6:Is light uniformity important for LED grow lights?

A:Yes, light uniformity is one of the main variables in determining consistent crop yields. Ensuring that you have optimal light distribution and canopy coverage can have a big impact on the final product of your harvest.