Grow lights are a great solution for indoor plants that lack enough natural light, or when it’s too cold to grow outside. They offer the opportunity to create an indoor oasis, since you’re no longer limited by how many plants you can grow by your window, and can even help kick-start the growing season by letting you start seeds indoors.

Benefits of Using Grow Lights in the Garden

Plant lights can make plants that lack sunlight germinate faster and stronger, thus increasing the harvest cycle. It’s like giving plants a superpower that allows them to thrive and be their best selves. Next comes the magic of broad spectrum and varying light intensities. It’s like an all-you-can-eat buffet for different plant types and stages of growth, from seedlings to blooming beauties. Best of all, you can fine-tune the quality to suit your diverse plant family, like a personal chef creating the ideal light dish for each one. With a targeted spectrum, you can expect vigorous growth, more blooms and higher yields.

Using grow lights in a controlled environment helps limit pests and diseases and reduces the need for chemicals. This is considering that outdoor, unprotected gardens are often more susceptible to pest infestations and disease outbreaks, which, in addition to requiring regular use of potentially harmful insecticides and fungicides, can damage crops. With grow lights, you can create a sanctuary for your plants, keeping them away from pesky insects and nasty diseases. Plus, there are some light sources you can rely on to provide just the right amount of warmth without scorching your plants — provided you keep them safely at a distance.

Hyphotonflux PRO-720W Full Spectrum LED Grow Light

Features:

HYPHOTONFLUX LED Grow Light adopts SAMSUNG LM281B+Pro Top bin and 660nm deep red diodes (2784 in total). 720W of power delivers 2160μmol/s light output and achieves an unmatched 3.0μmol/J efficacy, completely beating 1000W HPS/MH grow lights. Full Spectrum 6500k White LED + Deep Red 660nm perfect for full cycle growth from seed to flower. Additionally, with an enhanced red spectrum, PRO-720 has better performance during flowering, making plants healthier and maximizing yield.

Lex Grow 720W Commercial LED Grow Light

Features:

The LEX Grow LED grow light seeks to replace any DE 1000W HPS around while also offering a high intensity full spectrum fixture. Using a limited 720 watts, this LED grow light is the ideal solution for growers looking to cover larger areas while having less consumption. This fixture provides the same sun-like output that plants desire without high energy requirements and high heat output. The Lex Grow 720 covers a 5' x 5' flower footprint and a 7' x 7 ‘ veg footprint. The light has a 50,000 hour life rating. The Lex Grow 720 is designed to meet the ever-growing demands of commercial and home growers alike.

Will the light distance of the dimmable LED grow lights vary?

LED grow lights with dimmers have more leeway than non-dimmable LEDs. Since the growers can adjust light intensity with the flick of a switch, you can fix the hanging height of your lights and save even more on your electricity bill. When you convert energy and save electricity, you don’t have to compromise on strength and quality.

Dimmers are especially useful in seedling and vegetative stages. During the early stages of growth, plants are more sensitive to light waves than during flowering. In contrast, once plant buds have emerged, the full intensity of Mars Hydro’s LEDs helps stimulate additional production.

Here are general LED hanging height guidelines for first-time use of common dimmable LED grow lights:
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Hang LED grow lights 18" — 24" at 25% intensity for seedlings.
Turn the LED lights down to about 18" during foliage and set the dimmer to 50%.
Keep the LED light at 18 inches and turn it up to maximum intensity.

Conclusion

First of all, before purchasing LED grow lights, one must consider what kind of living plants they want to grow. There are different kinds of plants, each requiring slightly different care. You shouldn’t buy a set of grow lights just for your houseplants and expect to keep any plants alive under them, as not all needs will be met. Some plants need more light than others. Grow lights are a must-have for indoor growing and hydroponics if you suffer from low light conditions or want to optimize plant growth in addition to using fertilizer.