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 wavelengths are the most important for photosynthesis, but plants … [Read more...] about How Does White Light Affect Plant Growth?
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. We were told that is why LED fixtures with … [Read more...] about Are White LED Lights Good For Growing?
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. So why does everyone keep talking about how much less it … [Read more...] about Do LED Grow Lights Use A Lot Of Electricity? (The Real Answer—No Hype)
Best LED Grow Lights (Reviews By An Actual Grower)
Are you sick of grow lights yet? I'm guessing you're in your 100th hour or so of reading the best LED grow light reviews you can find. But you're still no closer to making a decision. I make this assumption, because I've been there myself. And I've helped countless others in the same situation. The problem is that there are so many different options on the … [Read more...] about Best LED Grow Lights (Reviews By An Actual Grower)
How Do LED Grow Lights Work? (And Which Work Best?)
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 HID for years, the decision to switch to LED is not quite so … [Read more...] about How Do LED Grow Lights Work? (And Which Work Best?)
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 the marijuana plants are ready for the flowering stage? Or does it … [Read more...] about What Does Flowering Time Mean? (Plus All Essentials Of The Bloom Stage)
Best Dimmable LED Grow Lights (Reviewed And Compared)
Dimmable LED grow lights are not that common. I admit, I thought there were far more of them. But when I started researching, I mainly found the ones I already knew about and few others. And most of those "others" are not great. In the end, all of the lights below are either quantum boards or bar style lights. I suppose that is fine, since those are currently the … [Read more...] about Best Dimmable LED Grow Lights (Reviewed And Compared)
Spider Farmer LED Grow Light Review (Best Value?)
Quantum boards are all the rage. It started with HLG, but now several budget brands have started offering quantum boards with Samsung chips and quality drivers. One of the best is Spider Farmer and their SF line of lights. They basically give you what HLG gives you, but at a fraction of the cost. And their new SE line give you bar style lights that easily beat … [Read more...] about Spider Farmer LED Grow Light Review (Best Value?)
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 is that? Because many of the earliest LED … [Read more...] about Why Are Grow Lights Purple? (And Are “Blurple” LEDs Effective?)
HLG Quantum Board LED Grow Light Review
Everyone has heard of quantum boards by now. You can't visit any forum on growing without seeing HLG LED grow lights mentioned, and usually in glowing terms. But how much of the hype is real? And how much is just good marketing? Here's the truth: the reason you keep hearing and reading about them is mostly down to marketing. When they first came out, HLG made … [Read more...] about HLG Quantum Board LED Grow Light Review