Mars Hydro finally joined the fun. They jumped on the quantum board and bar light bandwagons (who hasn't at this point?) and released several full-spectrum white LED grow lights. In fact, they released four lines of lights: the SP series, TS series, FC series, and FC-E series. Two are bar style lights and two are quantum board style lights. What's the difference … [Read more...] about Mars Hydro Review (Best Budget LED Grow Lights?)
LED Grow Lights
Are COB LED Grow Lights Better For Plants?
Are COB LED grow lights really better for growing plants? That's not an easy question to answer with a simple yes or no. But I can tell you this: they are very good at both growing and flowering plants like cannabis. Better than most alternatives, that's for sure. In this brief article, we will take a look at why COBs are so great and also make sure you know which … [Read more...] about Are COB LED Grow Lights Better For Plants?
Best COB LED Grow Light (There Aren’t Many Good Ones)
"COB LED grow lights are the future. They're the best lights on the market." Remember hearing that all the time a few years ago? Now those same people are touting bar style lights. Are those really better than COBs now? Yes, for most growers. But COBs still have their advantages, most notably a deeper canopy penetration. If that is more important to you than … [Read more...] about Best COB LED Grow Light (There Aren’t Many Good Ones)
LED Grow Light Strips (Best For Veg/Clone & Supplemental)
Want to light your plants from an unusual angle, but can't figure out how? Or do you have a limited space for lighting? LED grow light strips solve both problems with ease. Whether they are the flexible kind with adhesive on the back, or the rigid strip kind, LED strips offer the ultimate flexibility. You can put them virtually anywhere and in any position. The … [Read more...] about LED Grow Light Strips (Best For Veg/Clone & Supplemental)
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?)
KingLED Grow Light Review (Great Value But One Big Problem)
Top brand LED grow lights are insanely expensive. So how is it possible that a light like the 1000 watt King Plus sells for a fraction of the price? It must not be any good, right? Not quite. While it is true that this light can't match the top brands, it still does surprisingly well. If you take the price into consideration, it may actually be a better … [Read more...] about KingLED Grow Light Review (Great Value But One Big Problem)
Pros And Cons Of LED Grow Lights
LED grow lights are on top of the world. When it comes to farming indoors, LED lighting technology has been soaring in popularity. If it hasn't overtaken traditional lighting systems yet, it will do so very soon. LED lights are the technology of the future and they have a number of huge advantages over other types of horticultural lighting. That said, they also have … [Read more...] about Pros And Cons Of LED Grow Lights
LED Grow Light Science (How And Why They Work)
Cultivating and growing plants indoors is not much different from doing so outdoors. If you know how to grow outside, you can grow indoors as well. But there are some key differences. The main one being that you have complete control over your plants' environment. In nature, the sun, the soil and the rain provide them with the required nourishment. Indoors, you … [Read more...] about LED Grow Light Science (How And Why They Work)