The popularity of LED grow lights is climbing at a brisk pace. The reason for the rapidly increasing acceptance of these bulbs boils down to one critical factor – results. When stacked up against other types of indoor electric lighting solutions, LED grow lights outperform the competition in a number of key areas. One of […]
Archives for May 2016
Myths Surrounding Modern LED Grow Lights
Myths belong to sea monsters and fire-breathing dragons, right? Not if you look at the world of modern LED grow lights. Here, fantastic stories abound, most of them so unsubstantiated that they defy explanation. Three of these myths are particularly well-entrenched in the mindset of many contemporary plant growers. And so in the interest of […]
High Pressure Sodium (HPS) vs. LED Grow Lights
Gardeners Warm Up to LED Grow Lights As one of the prime components of photosynthesis, light is critical for plant growth. Generally, this nourishing illumination emanates from the sun. But if you’re an indoor plant, golden rays are a little hard to come by. For this variety, electric light is the best and often only […]
The Intersection of Form and Function: LED Grow Light
What’s more important to artistic design – form or function? Is it better to please the viewer or satisfy a practical need? Artists and art lovers have been divided over this question for ages. Does one exclude the other? Not necessarily. Many artists have discovered a gratifying intersection between the two poles. In their hands, […]
LED Grow Light Helps Underachiever Bloom
In our Spotlight Series, we give the mic to people who have had unique experiences with their LED light bulbs. In today’s feature, a couple recounts their experience with an underachieving plant. It was just one of those house plants you grab from the grocery store. All leaves. And ready to sprout flowers galore. My wife […]