Why make a dimmable ballast if not to dim it? True, but it depends on how you use the dimming function. Using it to dim down a bulb, for example to run a 1000w watt bulb at 600w, is not ideal. We delve into why that is below. The better use is to dim the ballast down to 600w and then use it to run an actual 600w bulb. That is the big advantage of a dimmable … [Read more...] about Should I Dim My Ballast? (Learn What Dimming Does To Bulbs)
Phlizon COB Series LED Grow Light Review
There's a reason I'm reviewing the Phlizon COB lights and not the Phlizon Newest LED grow lights. And it's simple: this series of lights is far better. Yes, it costs more, but it gives you double the output and a far better spectrum for plants. So why does every other site review the Phlizon Newest lights only (and rave about them)? It's because those lights … [Read more...] about Phlizon COB Series LED Grow Light Review
BestVA LED Grow Light Review (Exaggerated Claims But Good Value)
BestVA LED grow lights are not as powerful as they claim. Let's get that out of the way immediately. Like all Chinese manufacturers, BestVA are not honest about their light. I don't know why all Chinese brands do this, but I find it extremely frustrating. Especially because the lights are often very good. These certainly are. They're just not as good as … [Read more...] about BestVA LED Grow Light Review (Exaggerated Claims But Good Value)
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. Because 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 less, emitting less heat and lasting much longer. Not … [Read more...] about T5 LED Grow Lights (Which Ones Beat Fluorescent Tube Bulbs?)
Adjustable Grow Light Stand (Best Indoor Plant Light Racks)
Can't you just hang them from the ceiling? Sure, if you've got a large indoor garden in a dedicated space, hanging your grow lights makes sense. But for a small garden it often doesn't. Even more so if you plan to move your plants to different locations. Then you want a grow light stand. Or a full-on shelf system. Something that allows you to get your grow lights … [Read more...] about Adjustable Grow Light Stand (Best Indoor Plant Light Racks)
Absorption Spectrum Vs Action Spectrum: Differences Explained
You know why there is so much confusion? Because they're very similar. When it comes to plant growth and development, the action spectrum for photosynthesis and the absorption spectra for chlorophyll and other molecules used in photosynthesis are nearly identical. Are there any differences then? Yes, of course. If they were the same, there would be no need for … [Read more...] about Absorption Spectrum Vs Action Spectrum: Differences Explained
What Color Light Do Plants Grow Best In?
The short answer is: Blue light. But it's not quite that simple. For one, plants grow great in natural sunlight. Sunlight isn't blue. It is...yellow? White? Wait, what color is sunlight, exactly? That's a bit of a trick question. Sunlight contains all colors of the light spectrum. Technically, that makes it white light. This means it contains blue light. … [Read more...] about What Color Light Do Plants Grow Best In?
The Effect Of UV Light On Plants (Black Lights For Weed?)
Plants, like humans, are living organisms. And just like us they require nutrients and the right conditions to flourish. While plants obviously need water to survive, light is their main source of energy. The natural light we enjoy here on earth comes from the sun, a blazing mass of fire that produces enough energy to maintain all life forms on this planet. The light … [Read more...] about The Effect Of UV Light On Plants (Black Lights For Weed?)
Benefits Of Indoor Gardening
Did you know that plants make you happier? Improve your health? Help you save money? Me neither. If I had known this when I was younger, I would have started gardening a lot earlier! Of course, gardening outdoors is only possible during the warmer months and not at all in some climates. The solution: gardening indoors. Gardening indoors allows you to … [Read more...] about Benefits Of Indoor Gardening
Best MH And HPS Grow Light Bulbs (Reviewed By An Actual Grower)
Let me guess. You're looking for an HPS and/or MH grow light bulb and you've noticed just how many different ones there are. I've been there. How can you possibly know which grow bulb is best? Or even which ones are any good at all—many are pure crap. That's why we've sifted through all the options (at least the reasonably affordable ones) and narrowed them down … [Read more...] about Best MH And HPS Grow Light Bulbs (Reviewed By An Actual Grower)