LED grow lights are designed to grow plants. They basically take over the role the sun performs in nature. The sun also lends heat and energy to reptiles. They need its light, its heat, and its ultraviolet radiation to survive. It makes sense to wonder if LED grow lights could also take over for the sun in this capacity. Can you use LED grow lights for reptiles, … [Read more...] about Can You Use LED Grow Lights For Reptiles? (And Does It Make Sense?)
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What Kind Of LED Lights Grow Plants?
There are so many LED lights available these days. Of course, there are the many different types of LED grow lights. These are specifically designed to grow plants. But there are also all of the standard LED lights. They are made for any type of lighting need you can think of. They emit light, which means they can also grow plants. But can they do so efficiently? … [Read more...] about What Kind Of LED Lights Grow Plants?
Are LED Grow Lights Bad For Your Eyes? (Important Info!)
Modern LED grow lights are extremely powerful. They also feature a color spectrum that is similar to the sun. We all know that the sun can damage your eyes, even after just a few seconds of looking directly into it. It stands to reason the same might be true of LED grow lights. Especially considering how much closer they are than the sun. Is it true? Are LED grow … [Read more...] about Are LED Grow Lights Bad For Your Eyes? (Important Info!)
USA-Made LED Grow Lights (Top American Brands)
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)
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?)
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 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)
Viparspectra Review (KS, XS, Pro Series LED Grow Lights Compared)
It's insane how many bar style LED grow lights have been flooding the market recently. It seems like every brand is jumping on the bandwagon and Viparspectra is no exception. The Viparspectra KS series of grow lights features Samsung chips, just like the top brands, but they sell for a much lower price. This makes them exactly like so many other budget brands … [Read more...] about Viparspectra Review (KS, XS, Pro Series LED Grow Lights Compared)