Don't you need grow lights to start seeds? Not at all! In fact you don't need any lights at all. Seeds sprout in the dark. Once they sprout, they will need light, however. But they don't need a powerful light, so you can still easily get by without a grow light. The key to getting seeds to sprout is not the light, but good preparation. And a lack of … [Read more...] about How To Start Seeds Indoors Without Grow Lights
Do LED Grow Lights Emit UV? (And Is It Harmful?)
Some growers want UV light in their grow room. Others do not. Both have valid reasons for feeling that way. UV light has both benefits and drawbacks for plants. For humans as well. If you want UV light, what types of lighting provide those wavelengths? Do LED grow lights emit UV? It turns out the answer is not just a simple yes or no. Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about Do LED Grow Lights Emit UV? (And Is It Harmful?)
Cannabis Leaves Curling Up (Causes And Remedies)
So much can go wrong. When you grow marijuana, many things can happen to damage your plants. Worse, you won't even know what is wrong, most of the time. Cannabis leaves curling up is one such problem. Many different issues can cause this symptom. The result is that you are left guessing as to the problem. That means you also won't know the correct … [Read more...] about Cannabis Leaves Curling Up (Causes And Remedies)
Can You Use LED Strip Lights To Grow Plants?
LED strip lights are cheap. They are also small and, in many cases, flexible. This makes them especially great options for smaller grow rooms. Except for one thing. They are not very powerful. Are they powerful enough to grow plants? That depends, but generally, they are not. Keep reading to learn when you can use LED strip lights to grow plants, and in … [Read more...] about Can You Use LED Strip Lights To Grow Plants?
Best Vegetables To Grow Indoors Under Lights (11 Great Choices)
If you can grow it outdoors, you can also grow it indoors. Of course, some things are much easier to grow than others. Indoors you have the big advantage of controlling the climate. But you are limited by space. And you will need to provide everything nature provides outdoors. As a result, it is usually smaller plants that are more suited to growing … [Read more...] about Best Vegetables To Grow Indoors Under Lights (11 Great Choices)
Can Grow Lights Cause Cancer? (Do You Need Protection?)
Everything causes cancer! It just depends when you ask about it. One week, you hear about a study that finds a link between something and cancer. A few weeks later, another study proves the opposite. It makes it hard to know what to believe. So what about grow lights? Can grow lights cause cancer? As with most other things, the jury is still out. More study is … [Read more...] about Can Grow Lights Cause Cancer? (Do You Need Protection?)
Can Grow Lights Burn Plants? (Be Careful With This Type)
We all know that grow lights generate heat. And we know that too much heat is bad for plants. But do grow lights actually burn plants physically? Or is it just that too much heat in the grow room prevents plants from flourishing? It's both. If the grow environment is too hot, plants can die. Even without suffering any physical burns. But some types of grow lights … [Read more...] about Can Grow Lights Burn Plants? (Be Careful With This Type)
Best 300 Watt LED Grow Light (True 300W!)
You may have noticed something. All other sites with a list of the best 300 watt LED grow lights recommend a bunch of lights that are nowhere near 300 actual watts. Worse, few of the lights they recommend even exist anymore. And none are any good. We decided to make a different list. One that features lights that are currently on the market, that actually use 300 … [Read more...] about Best 300 Watt LED Grow Light (True 300W!)
Best LED Grow Light Under $100 (Reviewed And Compared)
A few years ago, finding a decent LED grow light under $100 would have been impossible. Even $500 or $1000 was hard. Don't get me wrong: there were always tons of lights in this price range. The problem was that none of them were any good. Few would do much of anything and none were able to flower effectively. Most lights under a hundred dollars are still … [Read more...] about Best LED Grow Light Under $100 (Reviewed And Compared)
2000 Watt LED Grow Light (The 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 a quick look at their specs will show you how much … [Read more...] about 2000 Watt LED Grow Light (The Best And Why 2000W Is A Lie)