Too much of a good thing can be bad. This is just as true for plants and light as it is for many other aspects of life. But can plants get too much LED light, too? Or is too much light only a problem with other types of grow lights? After all, LED light is less intense. And good LED grow lights have a spectrum tailored specifically for plants. Keep reading to … [Read more...] about Can Plants Get Too Much LED Light? (And How To Spot The Problem)
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Do Grow Lights Fade Furniture? (Everything You Need To Know)
Some grow lights are extremely powerful. They can damage our skin and our eyes. They could even give us cancer. Do grow lights fade furniture just as easily as they can damage us? It is possible. But not likely. Most growers will not have to worry about this, especially if you use a dedicated room or grow tent (always a good idea). But if not, you may need to … [Read more...] about Do Grow Lights Fade Furniture? (Everything You Need To Know)
Do Grow Lights Give You Vitamin D? (Everything You Need To Know)
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient. We need it for many important bodily functions, including bone health, immune function, and cell growth. We can get vitamin D from certain foods, and also from the sun. Since grow lights replace the sun, the obvious question is: do grow lights give you vitamin D? The answer, however, is not a simple yes or no. That's because … [Read more...] about Do Grow Lights Give You Vitamin D? (Everything You Need To Know)
Is UVB Good For Plants? (Everything You Need To Know)
You may have read that your plants need UV-B light. You may have also read that UV-B light will damage your plants. Why are there such wildly different answers to this simple question: is UVB good for plants? More importantly, which answer is correct? It turns out, they are both correct. How is that possible? And what does it mean for you? Should you use UV-B … [Read more...] about Is UVB Good For Plants? (Everything You Need To Know)
HID Vs LED Grow Lights (Which Are Best For Your Grow?)
In the past there was a clear winner. Just about every large grow operation used HID lights. They were the industry standard. Then came LED grow lights and things started to change. It took a while, but today LED grow lights rule the industry. But how about for small home growers? How does the HID vs LED grow lights debate break down for us? Keep reading to … [Read more...] about HID Vs LED Grow Lights (Which Are Best For Your Grow?)
Cheap Grow Light Setup (Indoor Plant Lighting On A Budget)
The problem is always the same. Money. Unless you're one of the few with an endless supply of it, lack of money will always hamper your plans. Cannabis cultivation is no different. Even a simple marijuana grow takes money to set up. And the lights are the most expensive component. But a cheap grow light setup is possible. You just need to make sure you save in … [Read more...] about Cheap Grow Light Setup (Indoor Plant Lighting On A Budget)
How Long To Leave Grow Lights On (What To Know For Every Stage)
It's one of the most common questions we get. Every new grower wants to know how long to leave grow lights one. As a result, there are answers to this question everywhere. But there is a problem. The answers can be vastly different. That's because it depends on a lot of factors. Your grow might not have the same requirements as another one. Keep reading to … [Read more...] about How Long To Leave Grow Lights On (What To Know For Every Stage)
How Do Grow Lights Work? (And Do You Really Need Them?)
I remember when I first decided to grow plants indoors. I knew people used grow lights for that, so I started researching. My first discovery: those things are expensive! Prices have come down a lot, but they are still a considerable cost. That sticker shock led me to the next obvious question: how do grow lights work and can I just use a regular light instead. I … [Read more...] about How Do Grow Lights Work? (And Do You Really Need Them?)
LED Vs Fluorescent Grow Lights (Which One Should You Use?)
There is one huge similarity. Both fluorescent and LED grow lights are designed to grow plants. But how they do that is different. And when you compare LED vs fluorescent grow lights, those differences are key. They are what will determine which type of lighting is right for you. And it's not a simple "this or that" answer. Which light is right can differ, … [Read more...] about LED Vs Fluorescent Grow Lights (Which One Should You Use?)
Grow Light Vs Sunlight (Which Is Better For Your Plants?)
These are your only two options. Plants need light to grow and you have two ways of providing it: grow light vs sunlight. Of course, there are many different types of grow lights. We talk about all of that in a different article. Today we are simply comparing grow lights as a whole with natural sunlight. You may think that sunlight is obviously better for growing … [Read more...] about Grow Light Vs Sunlight (Which Is Better For Your Plants?)