Dimmable LED grow lights are not that common. I admit, I thought there were far more of them. But when I started researching, I mainly found the ones I already knew about and few others. And most of those "others" are not great. In the end, all of the lights below are either quantum boards or bar style lights. I suppose that is fine, since those are currently the … [Read more...] about Best Dimmable LED Grow Lights (Reviewed And Compared)
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Spider Farmer LED Grow Light Review (Best Value?)
Quantum boards are all the rage. It started with HLG, but now several budget brands have started offering quantum boards with Samsung chips and quality drivers. One of the best is Spider Farmer and their SF line of lights. They basically give you what HLG gives you, but at a fraction of the cost. And their new SE line give you bar style lights that easily beat … [Read more...] about Spider Farmer LED Grow Light Review (Best Value?)
Why Are Grow Lights Purple? (And Are “Blurple” LEDs Effective?)
Only LED grow lights are purple. And only some. Why are they purple? Well, technically they aren't. The light appears purple due to the differently colored diodes in use: mainly blue and red. This pinkish/purplish glow has also been dubbed "blurple", a term that is often used in a somewhat derogatory way these days. Why is that? Because many of the earliest LED … [Read more...] about Why Are Grow Lights Purple? (And Are “Blurple” LEDs Effective?)
HLG Quantum Board LED Grow Light Review
Everyone has heard of quantum boards by now. You can't visit any forum on growing without seeing HLG LED grow lights mentioned, and usually in glowing terms. But how much of the hype is real? And how much is just good marketing? Here's the truth: the reason you keep hearing and reading about them is mostly down to marketing. When they first came out, HLG made … [Read more...] about HLG Quantum Board LED Grow Light Review
Mars Hydro Review (Best Budget LED Grow Lights?)
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?)
What Size Grow Light Do I Need? (The Simplest Way To Figure It Out)
Determining what size grow light you need can get a bit complicated. It depends on so many different factors: the type of lighting you want, the plant(s) you are growing, the size of your grow area, etc. In this article, I break the issue down and make it as simple as possible. There are three things you need to know before beginning: the light requirement of your … [Read more...] about What Size Grow Light Do I Need? (The Simplest Way To Figure It Out)
Metal Halide Grow Lights (Everything You Need To Know)
There are two reasons you might find yourself here. One: you have questions about metal halide grow lights. If that is the case, read on. Everything will be answered. Two: you are looking to buy metal halide grow lights. If that is the case, you won't find help in this article. But you will find it elsewhere on this site, namely: If you are interested in a full … [Read more...] about Metal Halide Grow Lights (Everything You Need To Know)
What Bulb Is Best For Flowering?
Just about any light can flower plants. But most don't do it well. And a very select few are optimized for flowering. The good news is: you can get great results with lights that are not ideal for flowering. Even with lights that are pretty bad at flowering. If you already have a light that does well, but is not ideal, you can boost yield quality and quantity by … [Read more...] about What Bulb Is Best For Flowering?
Best Light For Flowering Stage (LED Grow Lights Dominate Bloom Stage)
For the longest time, LED lights had trouble flowering plants. No longer. Now, nothing beats the top LED lights for flowering. They have the perfect spectrum and get deep canopy penetration. The newest lights also get an even light spread unheard of from HID lights Does that mean HID lights are no longer any good for flowering? Yes, in a way. They are just as … [Read more...] about Best Light For Flowering Stage (LED Grow Lights Dominate Bloom Stage)
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?