You must be familiar with LED lights because these lights are used for almost everything these days. Whether you want indoor lights for your home, smart lights, or decorative lights for your outdoors, you’ll find plenty of options for using LED lights.

However, there is a more niche category of LED lights that are usually only familiar to those with a passion for indoor growing and botany.

What is spectrum and how does it relate to my garden?

The electromagnetic spectrum is the broad frequency range of electromagnetic radiation. In layman’s terms, we are surrounded by invisible waves of various sizes and speeds. These waves are very small and are measured in nanometers (nm). A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. Some of the better known parts of this spectrum include X-rays, microwaves, and radio waves. A part of the spectrum that you may not be aware of is the visible spectrum.

This part of the electromagnetic spectrum is the only part visible to the naked eye. These waves range from approximately 400 nm to 700 nm. The classic acronym “ROYGBIV” used to remember the colors of the rainbow can also be used to remember the order of the visible spectrum. Red is at the upper end of the spectrum (700 nm), violet is at the lower end of the spectrum (400 nm), and in the middle is yellow/green light (~550nm).

You can use this information to better understand which lights produce these wave frequencies in order to provide your plants with the correct color of light.

Optic Slim 720S Dimmable LED Grow Light

Features:

Optic LED grow light is the Most Powerful Triple Dimmer LED Grow Light Ever Created. Offering all the stunning proven technology from the highly refined Slim 650S, the Slim 720S features a start-up Meanwell drive system that emits up to 720 watts of light through 3,096 of the world’s most efficient LEDs. The Slim 720S is designed for growers in a 5x5 area or just want to save power in a 4'x4' area. The Slim720S is designed to give you more performance than any other LED grow light company on the market today. It features the new Samsung LH351H deep red LED rated at 3.75 umols/J and the Samsung white LM301H LED above 3.0 umols/J. Royal blue, infrared and ultraviolet round out the spectrum.

Spectrum King Phoenix 680W LED Grow Light

Features:

The Spectrum King LED grow light is the new LED standard for a 1:1 1000W DE HPS replacement that consumes 36% less power while offering the highest reliability in the industry. SK Cryo-Therm cooling technology enables an ultra-thin profile that maximizes airflow and minimizes microclimates. This grow light is optimized for single or multi-level planting close to the canopy. Many growers are switching from heat-generating HPS lights to ultra-high performance LED strip lights. SonoFarm LED grow lights utilize the latest technologies on the market — from intensive research for optimum performance, to customising the spectrum for the highest possible yield.

Why Use LED Grow Lights for indoor plants?

Flowers thrive under full-spectrum LED grow lights. Compared to traditional lighting systems like HID and HPS lights, LEDs are the best choice for indoor gardening. Here are some advantages:

Broad Spectrum — LEDs offer greater flexibility and a wider spectrum combination than spectrally limited HPS and HID lamps. They are also capable of enhancing specific wavelengths, such as UV and IR, to suit specific needs in your garden.

Lower Heat Output — LED grow lights run cooler than other types of grow lights because they don’t burn anything to produce light. Not only does this reduce electricity costs, but it also protects your grow room from overheating.

Increased Efficiency — LED grow lights are more efficient than HPS grow lights; they consume 60% less energy for the same amount of light. For example, the 680w lamp we list provides more intense light than a 1000w traditional lighting system.

Longer Life — For lights that last a long time, use LEDs. Due to their non-chemical structure and low operating temperature, they can last over 50,000 hours.

Conclusion

LED grow lights have become more and more popular over the past few years. Using LEDs instead of other types of LEDs costs less and consumes less electricity than fluorescent and HID lighting. They also don’t generate much heat that can damage seedlings or affect plant growth.

LEDs are cheaper in terms of electricity usage and the bulbs last longer. While purchasing LED fixtures can be more expensive, most buyers say they will keep costs down in the long run. Low energy consumption and high efficiency.