You can't avoid it. Your grow lights will get dirty, just like anything else. And the dirt can affect their performance. Dirt on the lenses or light covers can reduce the output. And dust on the fixtures or clogging the fans can present a fire hazard. It is important you know how to clean LED grow lights and that you clean yours regularly. And that is exactly … [Read more...] about How To Clean LED Grow Lights (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)
How To Choose Grow Lights (What To Pay Attention To)
Do you plan on growing plants indoors? Then you probably need grow lights. Depending on what you grow of course. And where. But since you've landed here, it's safe to assume you need them The question is: which ones. Knowing how to choose grow lights for your plants is not hard. But you need to know what to pay attention to. Keep reading to learn the most … [Read more...] about How To Choose Grow Lights (What To Pay Attention To)
Do LED Lights Help Plants Grow? (Everything You Need To Know)
Plants can not grow without light. If you grow indoors, you need to supply that light. You've probably realized there are a bunch of options for grow lights these days. But only a few are good. Are LED grow lights among the good ones? Do LED lights help plants grow, or are there better options? Keep reading to find out. We're going to cover everything you need to … [Read more...] about Do LED Lights Help Plants Grow? (Everything You Need To Know)
LED Grow Light Spectrum (Everything You Need To Know)
Plants need light to grow. In nature, the sun provides that light. When you grow indoors, plan lights take over the job. But not all plant lights are created equal. These days, LED light is the best option for most. A big reason is the LED grow light spectrum. Unlike other types of lighting, the spectrum of an LED light can be just about anything you … [Read more...] about LED Grow Light Spectrum (Everything You Need To Know)
Metal Halide Vs LED Grow Lights (Which Is Right For Your Plants?)
Indoor growers have a few options when it comes to plant lighting. LED grow lights, HID grow lights, and fluorescent grow lights are the top choices. Metal halide lights are a type of HID lighting. As such, they have similar advantages and disadvantages, though MH does have one unique feature. It has to do with the spectrum. We will get into that below, in our full … [Read more...] about Metal Halide Vs LED Grow Lights (Which Is Right For Your Plants?)
How Many Grow Lights Do I Need? (Easy Way To Figure It Out)
Setting up a cannabis grow is not cheap. You will have a good-sized list of equipment to buy. And the most expensive equipment you need are the grow lights. Naturally, you would like to buy as few of them as possible. But you also want to ensure your plants get the light they need. The obvious question is: how many grow lights do I need? Keep reading to find … [Read more...] about How Many Grow Lights Do I Need? (Easy Way To Figure It Out)
Can Plants Get Too Much LED Light? (And How To Spot The Problem)
Too much of a good thing can be bad. This is just as true for plants and light as it is for many other aspects of life. But can plants get too much LED light, too? Or is too much light only a problem with other types of grow lights? After all, LED light is less intense. And good LED grow lights have a spectrum tailored specifically for plants. Keep reading to … [Read more...] about Can Plants Get Too Much LED Light? (And How To Spot The Problem)
Do Grow Lights Fade Furniture? (Everything You Need To Know)
Some grow lights are extremely powerful. They can damage our skin and our eyes. They could even give us cancer. Do grow lights fade furniture just as easily as they can damage us? It is possible. But not likely. Most growers will not have to worry about this, especially if you use a dedicated room or grow tent (always a good idea). But if not, you may need to … [Read more...] about Do Grow Lights Fade Furniture? (Everything You Need To Know)
Do Grow Lights Give You Vitamin D? (Everything You Need To Know)
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient. We need it for many important bodily functions, including bone health, immune function, and cell growth. We can get vitamin D from certain foods, and also from the sun. Since grow lights replace the sun, the obvious question is: do grow lights give you vitamin D? The answer, however, is not a simple yes or no. That's because … [Read more...] about Do Grow Lights Give You Vitamin D? (Everything You Need To Know)
Is UVB Good For Plants? (Everything You Need To Know)
You may have read that your plants need UV-B light. You may have also read that UV-B light will damage your plants. Why are there such wildly different answers to this simple question: is UVB good for plants? More importantly, which answer is correct? It turns out, they are both correct. How is that possible? And what does it mean for you? Should you use UV-B … [Read more...] about Is UVB Good For Plants? (Everything You Need To Know)