Grow Light Systems - LED Grow Lights
Grow light systems are artificial light sources designed to mimic natural light to sustain and stimulate plant growth by emitting the color spectrum appropriate for photosynthesis. Grow light systems are utilized in indoor gardens where there is no naturally occurring light or where supplemental light is required. In the winter when the available hours of daylight are not sufficient for plant growth, grow light systems are used to extend the amount of time the plants receive light. It is due to grow light systems that we have out of season fruit and vegetables available to us all year round. If your indoor garden is in the vegetative stage then you can use a grow light system that emits a blue color spectrum or if you want to force flowering and fruiting you can use a system that outputs a red wavelength.
You can use something as simple as a spot light for a very simple indoor garden. Additionally fluorescent lights are becoming more and more popular due to new high intensity bulbs. These are both relatively low cost options and do not require extensive planning and additional equipment.
There are grow light systems tailored for different stages of growth and for the more serious gardener. These high intensity discharge lights (HID) work extremely well but they also require more planning and additional equipment. Due to their intensity they put out a lot of heat and a cooling mechanism must be involved in this system. Also you need to provide more space between the bulbs and the plants in this grow light system.
To make the most of the light produced you will also want to use reflectors. These harness the light and focus it directly onto the growing area.
LED grow lights and related systems are also used and these create much less heat but provide the light spectrum necessary for plants to flourish. They are gaining more popularity as the prices come down and the technology is better understood.
When choosing your grow light system the best thing to do is to find out exactly what your specific plant needs and the rest will be easy.
You can use something as simple as a spot light for a very simple indoor garden. Additionally fluorescent lights are becoming more and more popular due to new high intensity bulbs. These are both relatively low cost options and do not require extensive planning and additional equipment.
There are grow light systems tailored for different stages of growth and for the more serious gardener. These high intensity discharge lights (HID) work extremely well but they also require more planning and additional equipment. Due to their intensity they put out a lot of heat and a cooling mechanism must be involved in this system. Also you need to provide more space between the bulbs and the plants in this grow light system.
To make the most of the light produced you will also want to use reflectors. These harness the light and focus it directly onto the growing area.
LED grow lights and related systems are also used and these create much less heat but provide the light spectrum necessary for plants to flourish. They are gaining more popularity as the prices come down and the technology is better understood.
When choosing your grow light system the best thing to do is to find out exactly what your specific plant needs and the rest will be easy.