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Can LED Lights Be Selected As Grow Lights?

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You want to give your indoor plants a boost, but it seems silly to buy expensive plant lights if regular LEDs work just as well. However, do regular LED lights work to grow plants? Regular LED lights can’t be used as grow lights, even though they may emit some of the wavelengths necessary for plants. Regular LED lights don’t emit enough of the light that plants require. Plant growth primarily requires red & blue light, which LED grow lights are designed to maximize. What Is a LED Light? An LED, or Light Emitting Diode, is a very small metal piece that conducts electricity well. When electrical currents are run through the diodes, photons are released. Those photons are the visible light that our eyes see. LEDs are MUCH more efficient than incandescent light bulbs. In fact, LEDs use 75–80% less energy AND last 25 times longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs. Incandescent light bulbs produce light by heating a metal filament with electricity. As the filament gets hot, it e

CMH VS LED : Which is the Best?

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 Many people don’t know the difference between CMH (Ceramic Metal Halide) and LED grow lights. The aim of both of these light types are to provide plants with every light on the spectrum that is needed for healthy and quick growth, but what each light offers is different. So, which type of light is the best? What are the advantages and disadvantages of CMH vs LED grow lights? We have put together all the information that you need in order to know which type of light will best suit your plants. What is CMH? Ceramic metal halides (CMH), or Light emitting ceramic (LEC). These two lights feature the same bulb and technology, just under different names. CMH fixtures pull low watts (315 Watts), but its output can be compared to a 600-watt HPS. A CMH can cover large areas, making them the most energy-efficient choice when compared to other gorw lights. Replacing outdated (SE) HPS, CMH lights took the market as the new innovative technology. CMH fixtures and bulbs offer a lifespan greater tha

Top 3 Grow Tent Ventilation Kit | Grow Room Ventilation Setup

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 For a perfect hydroponic grow setup indoors, you require various installations to establish a favorable environment for your plants. A grow tent, grow lights, hydroponic installation, and the ventilation kit to keep the environment clean inside and outside of the tent is required along with other monitoring tools to complete the setup. And, we here are discussing tent ventilation kits to help you acquire one best for your use or many as you require. This ventilation equipment is essential as they keep the environment inside clean and fresh for the plants. And, smell-proof outside to help you keep your marijuana cultivation discreet. The ventilation also helps the environment inside with airflow. Therefore, buying a grow tent ventilation kit is a good idea and better than purchasing components separately for better compatibility and efficiency. Understanding Grow Tent Ventilation Many beginner cannabis growers get confused or overwhelmed when it comes to ventilation. However, the basic

NugSmasher Pro Touch 20 Ton Manual/Pneumatic Rosin Press VS BVA 20 Ton Rosin Press - Small Frame

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 When you want to make the most out of your harvest or simply enjoy that pure, solvent-free cannabis extract, you need a rosin press. But what exactly is a rosin press, and how does it help you? Despite gaining popularity fairly recently, you’ll find the market flooded with various types of rosin presses, from DIY presses to manual ones to numerous other types. What is rosin? Rosin is one of the healthiest and purest cannabis products on the market, as it doesn’t require any kind of solvent to make that might leave behind residual toxins. It is a thick, sticky marijuana concentrate that includes all the plant’s components including THC, CBD and terpenes which is what maintains the taste. Rosin is typically between 60% and 95% THC, making it a potent alternative to smoking cannabis buds. What is a rosin press? Fundamentally, a rosin press machine is a device that uses a combination of factors to squeeze or ‘press’ out resinous sap from whatever material you choose to use it in. There a

Hydrofarm Agrobrite FLT22 T5 Fluorescent Grow Light VS Monios-L T5 LED Grow Light

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 Starting a grow-project in your home is both exciting and daunting. You imagine the results, but as you research the requirements, you realize how involved it is and how expensive it can be when you factor everything in. But don’t be disheartened, all projects require some investment, and with the right advice, it may cost as much as you first thought. One thing you will definitely need are fluorescent grow lights . These are specially designed lights that hang above your plants and mimic the sun. The lights offer strong light and heat, the intensity of which can be adapted for different products, and are excellent for seedlings and young plants. To grow anything indoors or through the winter months, you will need a reasonable set of T5 lights. Of course, you must also find a grow space and construct a room for your project. It could be in an outhouse or garage, a spare bedroom, or a basement. You need to figure out your heating and cooling systems and decide what kind of growing you

Wet Trimming Vs Dry Trimming: Which Should You Choose

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 Most growers agree that harvest time is the most rewarding part of the growing cycle. After months of raising your seedlings into mature, bud-laden plants, you’re finally able to sample the fruits of your labour! However, you still have work to do; you’ll need to properly prepare your flowers for drying, curing, and storage. Do it correctly, and you’ll have buds that look, taste, and smoke better. Trust us; it’s worth your time and effort. A key step, of course, is trimming the sugar leaves off your buds after clipping branches off the plant. Remember those pristine and nugget-like buds at your local dispensary or coffeeshop? Those are the result of manicuring — another word for trimming. Moving past aesthetics, these buds will also smell better, smoke better, and stay fresher after a good trim. Let’s dive deeper into why you should trim your harvest, and consider different techniques used to get the job done. Three Reasons Why A Quality Bud-Trimming Job Is So Important The simple fac

What Are the Best LED Grow Lights for Beginners?

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 If you are planning to run a full-fledge indoor garden, LED grow lights are the most efficient and cost-effective. Although this latest tech in grow lights has a higher initial investment, it will clearly make up for that when it comes to your electricity bill and it’s lifespan. LED grow lights are available with full-spectrum (mimic sunlight) color or the vital red-blue colors. These lights can certainly support a large indoor grow house when utilized correctly. Introduction to Plant Grow Lights In the simplest of terms, indoor plant lights are artificial sources of light that stimulate plant growth. The best indoor growing lights simulate the sun and give the plant everything it needs for photosynthesis (how plants turn light into energy.) Indoor plant grow lights provide a similar light spectrum to the sun by varying the colour, intensity (called lumens) and temperature of the light output. Countless studies show different types of plants respond better to different colours and in