Lighting that has LED the way forward!
LED lighting in action in the grow room
LED lighting is definitely becoming the way forward for a number of reasons.
One amazing thing is the length of time that they last. Although they may cost more initially this is a great investment as they will last at least 10 years. As well as saving money this also reduces the dilemma of them running out unexpectedly.
Also, they don't emit as much heat as traditional bulbs so your fans are not working hard to balance the temperature.
And also, importantly, the power usage is a lot lower which is more environmentally friendly and reduces the running costs.
Do they increase the humidity?
Humidity is the amount of water vapour in the air and is closely related to temperature as this is what makes water evaporate. The RH, measured as a percentage, gives an indication of how much water is in the air at a given temperature.
Because LED lights are cooler to run the temperature in the grow room is lower which will affect the RH will be higher.
With a higher RH the less the plants will transpire. This means they will retain more water and nutrients.
Do LED lights affect the CO2 usability?
The grow room temperature is lower with LED lights so you don't need to have as much air circulation to keep the room cool. This means that the CO2 is in contact with the plants for longer.
Can I use them for cuttings?
Yes, they have a great broad spectrum of light emissions which is ideal for both flowering or vegetative growth.
Are they more expensive to buy?
They cost more due to the production costs but they last around 10 years, provide a broader and better quality of light and don't need replacement lamps or reflectors so are definitely a good investment!
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