Are you sick of grow lights yet? I’m going to assume you’re in your 100th hour or so of reading the best LED grow light reviews you can find, and you’re still no closer to making a decision. I can make this assumption, because I’ve been there myself and I’ve helped countless others in the […]
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Full Spectrum LED Grow Lights (Why White+ Fixtures Are Best)
Just about every fixture on the market is a full spectrum LED grow light, correct? No. They are labeled as such, but they are not actually full-spectrum. Most contain LED diodes in multiple colors. That means they have specific wavelengths, but not every wavelength. The wavelengths between the diodes the light contains are missing. There […]
Best COB LED Grow Lights (There Aren’t Many Good Ones)
You’re probably sick of hearing it, right? “COB LED grow lights are the future. They’re the best lights on the market.” Is there any truth to it? Yes, some. COB LED chips offer some definite advantages (more on those below), but there are also advantages to traditional LED chips. That’s why I think the best […]
2000 Watt LED Grow Light: Which Are Best (And Why 2000W Is A Lie)
They are lying. No “2000 Watt” LED grow light actually uses 2000w. In fact, there is no actual 2000 watt light available on the market. The biggest brands don’t even advertise anything above 1000 watts. Many of the larger Chinese brands, however, have “2000 watt” lights. Some go up to “3000 watts.” But even just […]
T5 LED Grow Lights: Which Ones Beat Fluorescent Tube Bulbs?
Why switch to T5 LED grow lights? Especially when T5 fluorescent lights are so great for seeding, cloning and vegging. Well, that’s true, but the LED equivalents are even better. They do everything the fluorescents do: same output and spectra (often even better) and flexibility. But they do it while using half the power or […]
Cannabis Cultivation
What Does Flowering Time Mean? (Plus All Essentials Of The Bloom Stage)
It seems like a simple question. But I’ve seen quite a few different answers. The phrase “flowering time” will often show up on cannabis seed packets. For example, you might see: “Flowering Time: 8 weeks.” What does that mean? What exactly is 8 weeks long? Does it refer to the time it will take until […]
How To Make Clones Root Faster (In Only 7 To 10 Days)
Waiting for your clones to root can be frustrating. But if you knew how to make your clones root faster, you could eliminate that frustration. Then you are left with only the benefits of cloning. And those are great. Cloning eliminates all of the guesswork. No more wondering if your seed is male or female. […]
Grow Light Tips And Advice
Quantum Board Vs COB LED Grow Lights
First COBs took the industry by storm. Then quantum boards did the same. Does that mean that QBs are better? An improvement on COBs? Not necessarily. Both are great lights for plants and each has its advantages and disadvantages. We’ll take a look at those pros and cons, and help you figure out which one […]
What Is A Quantum Board LED Grow Light?
“Quantum boards are the best thing ever!” “If your (sic) using anything else, your (sic) an idiot!” If you’ve spent any time on growing forums in the past year or two, you’ve undoubtedly come across plenty of posts like that. People jump on trends and get pretty obsessed. And few things are as trendy in […]
How Does White Light Affect Plant Growth?
First we were told white light is too inefficient for plant growth. A combination of red and blue light yields the best results. Now we are hearing the exact opposite. So which is it? The truth is that white light works great to grow plants. The sun provides white light, after all. Red and blue […]
Are White LED Lights Good For Growing?
It just keeps getting more confusing. First we were told that plants want red and blue light, because other wavelengths, like green and yellow, are not absorbed during photosynthesis. Giving your plants white light, which contains a lot of green and yellow wavelengths, means paying for a lot of light that simply goes to waste. […]
Do LED Grow Lights Use A Lot Of Electricity? (The Real Answer—No Hype)
LED grow lights use practically no power, right? That means they cost virtually nothing to run. You’ll save so much money! Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. You’re still going to have an electricity bill. And if you’ve got a decent sized grow room, you’re going to have a pretty high electricity bill. […]
Do LED Grow Lights Work? (And Which Ones Do So At A Good Price?)
LED or HID? If you’re growing marijuana, that question has certainly crossed your mind. Most likely more than once. If you’re a new grower, I can make the decision easy for you. Go with LED. These days, it’s a no-brainer. The reasons for that are all below. But if you have been growing successfully with […]
Why Are Grow Lights Purple? (And Are “Blurple” LEDs Effective?)
Only LED grow lights are purple. And only some. Why are they purple? Well, technically they aren’t. The light appears purple due to the differently colored diodes in use: mainly blue and red. This pinkish/purplish glow has also been dubbed “blurple”, a term that is often used in a somewhat derogatory way these days. Why […]
What Size Grow Light Do I Need? (The Simplest Way To Figure It Out)
Determining what size grow light you need can get a bit complicated. It depends on so many different factors: the type of lighting you want, the plant(s) you are growing, the size of your grow area, etc. In this article, I break the issue down and make it as simple as possible. There are three […]
Metal Halide Grow Lights (Everything You Need To Know)
There are two reasons you might find yourself here. One: you have questions about metal halide grow lights. If that is the case, read on. Everything will be answered. Two: you are looking to buy metal halide grow lights. If that is the case, you won’t find help in this article. But you will find […]
What Bulb Is Best For Flowering?
Just about any light can flower plants. But most don’t do it well. And a very select few are optimized for flowering. The good news is: you can get great results with lights that are not ideal for flowering. Even with lights that are pretty bad at flowering. If you already have a light that […]