ECO Farm 740W Full Spectrum Slim Foldable LED Grow Light With Separately UV+IR Control VS VOLT FL-1 Full-Cycle LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants

If you are new to the wonderful world of LED grow lights, you might be in a haze trying to figure out how to choose the most practical light for your grow. LED grow lighting is very different from a metal halide or a high-pressure sodium setup in that LED fixtures vary drastically in shape, spectrum, heat load, and power. But fear not, this article will assist your LED grow light search --- saving you time, money, and assuring you the highest quality crop.

What are you growing?

Before you decide on an LED grow light, you must consider your crop. All full-cycle, quality LED lights sold on the market will grow a plant from seedling to flower. But some lights are designed for specific types of grows. LED grow lights used to grow indoor medical plants from seed to flower include (but are not limited to) , ECO Farm, Enlite, G8LED, Horticulture Lighting Group, Kind LED, NextLight, Optic LED, Spectrum King, The Green Sunshine Company .

Hobbyists that would like to dip their toes into LED lighting and are on a budget might consider the DIY kits from ECO Farm.

Three things you need to know before beginning

There are three things you need to know before beginning: the light requirement of your plant(s), the type of light you want to use and the size of your grow area.

1. Light Requirement

For the light requirement, you really only need to know if it has a high light requirement or a low one. Plants with a high light requirement are generally plants that flower and/or bear fruit, like tomatoes, citrus, orchids, cannabis, etc. Plants with a low light requirement are ones that do not flower, like herbs or lettuce.

2. Type of Lighting

If you are unsure which type of lighting you need, go with fluorescent lights if you only have one (or maybe two) plants and LED or CMH lights otherwise. I recommend LED over CMH, because they’re easier to use, they cost less to operate, the generate less heat and they last longer.

3. Size of Growing Area

If you do not know the size of your grow area, measure it. Or measure the plant(s). Or find out how large the plants you plan on growing get.

Once you have those three pieces of information, you are ready to begin. The following provides a comparison of two LED grow lights, which may be helpful for you to choose LED lights.

ECO Farm 740W Full Spectrum Slim Foldable LED Grow Light With Separately UV+IR Control

Features:

ECO Farm led grow light has adjustable light and full spectrum, and the light intensity can be adjusted according to the needs of plants. LEDs are all new technology SMD LED lights, including SAMSUNG chip 3500k+SMD 660nm +SMD 730nm IR+SMD chip 395nm UV SMD 395nm730nm LED chip can be dimmed and controlled independently. 

Creative heat dissipation design, no fan and no noise, ECO Farm LED grow light 740w, with passive cooling rod, aluminum radiator, excellent heat dissipation and longevity performance, compared with HID lights, reduce electricity bills by 50%.

Maximum output-ECO Farm LED growth light 740w uses 2592 high-efficiency SMD LED lights, with market-leading efficiency, covering a vegetable growing area of 5x5-6x6 feet, comparable to traditional 1000W HPS/MH, while only consuming 740W! Very suitable for 5x5 foot growth tents.

VOLT FL-1 Full-Cycle LED Grow Light for Indoor Plants

Features:

VOLT LED indoor plant grow lights use today’s high-yield LED technology, with light output higher than 1000W DE HPS lamps, energy saving 28%, high energy efficiency of 2.8μmol/J,

LED grow lights use Samsung and Osram LEDs to produce full-spectrum white light. The full-spectrum lamp mimics the solar spectrum and provides plants with a full spectrum from seed to flowering, which is the best choice for maximizing yield and quality. It is very suitable for indoor plants at all growth stages, with rapid response from seed to flower, speeding up flowering time and increasing yield.

The VOLT LED grow light has a built-in dimming control knob with remote dimming function, height-adjustable installation hardware and 120V power cord, providing ideal lighting for plants in different stages. It is especially beneficial for indoor planting and commercial planting area.

Simple structure, cleverly cooled by ladder design. The heat dissipation effect is better, keep it cool, and will not burn your plants like other low-quality LED grow lights.

Mistakes to avoid when using LED grow lights

Grow lights are a good tool to improve the efficiency of the growth process, but if used improperly, they can also be harmful to plants. The following are things to avoid when using LEDs and other types of plant growth lights.

Plant overheating

If the leaves closest to the light start to turn brown, you know that the plant has absorbed too much heat. The first sign looks like a thin outline on the outside of the leaf, so if you can catch this quickly, you have a chance to avoid further damage. If some leaves start to curl, this may also be a sign that the plant is too close to the light. Good ventilation usually helps solve this problem.

Provide insufficient lighting

It is important to consider the scale of your operations. Consider how many plants you are growing and how many LED lights are needed to properly illuminate them. You should also understand the brightness of the lights you are using. For example, it is said that a 200W LED lamp is sufficient to produce about 100 grams of output. Make sure you have enough lights, but still find a good balance between providing enough lighting and not over lighting.

Forgot to adjust the lights

Many people forget to adjust the height of the light because the plants grow bigger and bigger, and eventually they will scorch the leaves. Another important thing is to rotate the pots occasionally to prevent the plants from tilting too much toward the light.

Does not protect and maintain LED lights

LED grow lights are your friend and an important investment, so you need to maintain them properly. They bring many benefits to the planting process, and a little maintenance and preparation can save you a lot of trouble. It is recommended that you set up a power regulator and connect it to the lamp to equalize the input voltage to protect the chip inside the LED.

How long should the lights stay on?

This is a pretty simple answer, really, all you have to do is think about how long the plants will need light, or will naturally be exposed to light, in their ordinary habitats. You should aim for around 14 to 16 hours of light each day but just as important as getting the right light is to allow your plants to rest overnight. Just like us, plants should get about 8 hours of darkness so most gardeners set up a timer to switch off the light at the right times, even when scheduling natural light schedule for their plants.

Another thing to bear in mind is to move your lights as the plants grow. Make sure you fit your lights so they are adjustable and you will need to move the lights away from the plants as they get taller. This makes sure they are always receiving the same amount of light. Consistency is key when using lights to grow indoors.

Conclusion

Hope this article is helpful to you, it can ensure you know where to start when planning your indoor garden. Remember to choose light bulbs carefully, and don’t listen to a lot of false suggestions and misinformation when creating your own indoor garden. Keep these tips in mind, and you will immediately bloom beautiful flowers or huge vegetables. If you have any other tips for gardeners who want to use this method, please leave a comment below. If you find these suggestions useful, please share this article with your friends and family.