How to Buy LED Plant Grow Lights?

Red/blue LED grow lights are often referred to as narrow band spectrum because they emit wavelengths within a small narrow band. LED Grow Lights that emit "white" light are often referred to as "broad spectrum" or "full spectrum" because they contain the entire broad band of the spectrum, more similar to how the sun emits "white" light, but in reality there is no true white wavelength.

LED Grow Lights

What is the difference between a regular household light and a plant grow light?

Many people are particularly prone to confuse plant lights with ordinary lighting fixtures, because some plant lights look no different to our human eyes than ordinary lamps after they are lit. If you know a little bit about lamps and lanterns, you will know that we are generally concerned about the color temperature and apparent finger is the most, the color temperature determines whether the light is cool or warm, and the higher the apparent finger is, the better the perception of the human eye.

If you are a professional, you should pay attention to the PPFD value and PAR. Of course, in fact, if you are an average person, it is easy to get confused when you buy plant fill light.

To speak from the spectrum of lamps, Plant Growth Lights are mostly concentrated in the red and blue bands, other bands of light components will be less. The spectrum of ordinary lighting fixtures is not as concentrated as that of plant lights, and the spectral variability of different manufacturers' lamp beads is great, which is why plant grow lights are more expensive than ordinary lighting.

If you are a home fill light demanders, then the following are some suggestions when buying.

1. Try to choose high luminous efficiency products. High luminous efficiency means that the better the luminous efficiency of the lamps, not only save electricity, air conditioning, saving lights, irradiation effect is also better.

2. attention to the uniformity of the lamps.

3. spectral ratios, for example, red and blue with more spectra, the effect on crop coloring and tightening is more obvious, which will be illustrated in the pictures later.

4. home fill light also need to consider the consideration of color rendering and eye protection, etc., these factors are related to the daily appreciation.

If you are a professional agricultural grower, it is very important to first understand the planting needs before buying plant fill light!

1. What kind of plants should be supplemented with light? Because there are differences in the light intensity and spectral requirements of different plants, which affect the choice of fill light power and spectral customization.

2. the area and layout of the fill light area, which not only affects the choice of lamp power, but also involves the selection of lamp size and style.

3. the spatial environment, such as the light conditions in the area, shade, the height at which the luminaire can be hung, etc., which provides a reference for the choice of lamp body material, light source type and hanging weight.

4. fill light cost estimation, etc. Plant lighting market combines the physiological characteristics of plants with lighting fixtures, products vary but the quality is also uneven, while considering the effect of light fill, but also take into account the safety certification of lamps, lamps and lanterns warranty period and after-sales service, etc. Professional issues to the professionals, let the professionals to speak with data.

LED grow lights should provide the best quality of light for plant growth and yield, while still allowing flexibility in crop type and growth cycle, as well as creating a comfortable working environment. Typically, if in a greenhouse environment, growers should use LED grow lights optimized for the red/blue spectrum, as they convert electrical energy into usable light for plants most efficiently. If it is the only light source for indoor growing, choose Full Spectrum LED Grow Lights as they are optimized for all stages of plant growth and create a great working environment for the crew.