The Best Indoor Grow Lights
Indoor grow lights are electric lamps that are designed to aid in plant growth by giving out an electromagnetic spectrum that is suitable for photosynthesis. This said spectrum of light emulates that light which comes from the sun thus allowing indoor growth under outdoor conditions.
Indoor grow lights are very essential when maintaining an indoor garden. The lack of light supply indoors should be compensated by ample indoor grow lights to aid in the growth of plants that thrive on light.
The Vertical Reflector Light System distributes a much wider and more diffused light pattern and is commonly preferred by indoor gardeners. A 45 inch light costs $380.25. The Hydrofarm Pro Light system is said to deliver very bright light at an affordable price of only $198.35. There is also Sunburst Light System. It has a 400watt bulb and is now available with a convertible ballast that is said to work with both sodium and halide bulbs for only $234.95. If you want a more powerful lighting system, you can go with the Growzilla 2000watt HPS System for $856.25. And if you are sticking to a budget but want the brightness, there is the 1000 watt HPS Grow Light for only $216.50.
Indoor grow lights are really a necessity when starting your indoor garden. Grow lights range from high tech LED, traditional incandescent or fluorescent lights. Incandescent light gives out more heat and is normally used for spot lighting. LED grow lights sell for about $159.99 and claims to have a longer bulb life than any other light. But since fluorescent grow light produce less heat and are more affordable, many gardeners opt for this.
To assist in your calculation of how much light you will need for your space, you can safely go with a 25 watt light for every square foot.
There is really a wide selection of indoor grow lights in the market today. The AgroSun full spectrum fluorescent tubes allow you to grow your crops all throughout the year. These German crafted lights claim to have a color spectrum that is closer to natural sunlight compared to other fluorescent tubes. A 48 inch 40 watt fluorescent tube costs only $19.95 while a 20 watt 24 inch tube would cost about $18.95.
If you have plants that are near a window or receive some sunlight during the day, what you will need is lighting that will merely supplement this. The Sylvania Grolux wide spectrum fluorescent tubes can provide the additional energy of the fluorescent light’s far red region promotes photosynthesis. It produces almost the same results as the combined use of white fluorescents and incandescent lamps. By using the Grolux wide spectrum fluorescent tubes, you are able to maximize its use because you need not purchase incandescent lamps. It is available in 48 inch 40 watt size and it boasts of a 20,000 hour life span for only $15.95. Its 20 watt 24 inch version costs only $14.95.
The Verilux Tru Bloom full spectrum fluorescent tubes on the other hand, offers their Trucolite Phosphor Technology. This they say emits an extraordinarily high color rendering index or CRI and the Kelvin color temperature it provides, makes this lighting ideal for shows when lighting must show how the plants should look in a natural setting. This is usually used in floral arrangements or orchid competitions. It is also being promoted as an option for office lighting because it provides the lighting needed and helps reduce fatigue and eyestrain. It is said to be more accurate in its display color to make reading a more pleasant experience. The Verilux Fluorescents have a 3 year warranty. It is available in 40 watt 48 inch tubes that cost only about $18.95.
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