The LED grow lights we recommend on this site are mostly Chinese brands.With one exception: our top recommended brand.Simply put, the best Chinese brands offer a better value these days.Many American LED grow light brands are horrible.They sell the same lights that Chinese brands sell, but for several times the price. They simply slap their own label on … [Read more...] about USA-Made LED Grow Lights (Top American Brands)
T8 Vs T5 Grow Lights (Which Fluorescent Tubes Are Right For You?)
There are several different types of fluorescent tubes.But when it comes to grow lights, two are by far the most popular.T8 grow lights were long the staple in grow rooms.But recently, the newer T5 fluorescent light technology has become more popular.What advantages do T5 grow lights have over T8?And are there still good reasons to use T8 grow lights instead … [Read more...] about T8 Vs T5 Grow Lights (Which Fluorescent Tubes Are Right For You?)
How To Start Seeds Indoors Without Grow Lights
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!)