September 18, 2009 – 4:38 pm
Most grow lights are so cumbersome they limit what you can do with a plant. They come with heavy ballasts that require complicated mounting systems, forcing you to bring the plant to the light, not vice-versa. Wouldn’t it be great if you had a light that could easily be suspended above the plant without a hefty mounting system, or a light that just clipped onto a windowsill or shelving?
LED grow lights offer that kind of versatility. There’s no ballast, so you don’t need hefty brackets to Finish Reading this Post
September 12, 2009 – 4:35 pm
Want to maximize the power of your indoor garden without maxing out your electric bill? An LED plant light is 80 percent more energy efficient than a HPS light, but still provides the best light for your plants. That means a 90 watt LED light produces as much light as 400 watt HPS light, which can mean serious savings to your electric bill. Running two 90 watt LED lights will cover two different 12 foot growing areas, but cost no more electricity than leaving the garage and porch lights on at ni Finish Reading this Post
September 3, 2009 – 4:29 pm
You may wonder about the expense of LED technology, but actually they are much cheaper than HPS or fluorescent lights when you consider their energy savings and long lasting lifespan. Your typical HPS light is really little more than junk after a season or two, while an LED light can last nearly a decade providing a maximum spectrum of energy efficient light.
With LED, growing is maximized to its supreme efficiency. Not only do LED lights last 10 to 20 times longer than HPS lights, but they also Finish Reading this Post
August 30, 2009 – 4:27 pm
Do you live in the city, but love fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden? Have you always wanted a green thumb, but lacked the outdoor setting to really grow for yourself? Why not try an indoor garden?
Many may be discouraged from indoor gardening because of the reportedly high energy consumption. Fresh herbs and vegetables are nice, as is the extra savings on your grocery bill, but is it worth the higher costs you’ll pay for electricity? Plus, increasingly high electric bills can stand ou Finish Reading this Post
August 24, 2009 – 4:24 pm
I hear it all the time from gardeners disappointed in the size of their tomato plants mid-season. You can’t blame them. Fresh tomatoes are the highlight of the growing season, so it’s natural to get impatient waiting for them to grow and bloom. It’s also common to be a little disappointed if your tomato plants don’t produce the yields you’re expecting, especially soon enough for an early seasonal fresh salad.
The key is to start growing seedlings early, well before planting season. A f Finish Reading this Post
August 21, 2009 – 4:22 pm
In these recessionary times, it’s important to get the maximum mileage out of every dollar. That means spending money wisely, purchasing items that produce far more than their initial cost value. Not only do we have to tighten our belts, but we also have to invest our dollars wisely so they work for us
That’s why purchasing LED plant lights makes so much sense, even in recessionary times. LED lights make it possible to produce your own fresh food throughout the year. It saves money on your g Finish Reading this Post
The latest technology that is being used in nurseries and greenhouses across the country is led plant grow lighting. These lights are much more energy efficient and cost effective and they are just as successful in stimulating plant growth as metal halide lighting. I had first seen the technology at an agricultural trade show and I was highly impressed. These lights could supposedly provide up to 50,000 hours of light and they used 80% less energy than the lights that I had been using in my gree Finish Reading this Post
I am thoroughly pleased with the ufo led growing lights that I had installed into my greenhouse. As an environmentally conscious business owner, I have always looked for ways to reduce my businesses impact on the environment. There are a number of smaller things that I have done around the greenhouse in order to make it more environmentally friendly. I significantly reduced our paper waste and bought a composter for processing much of our other waste. I had been taking advantage of LED lighting Finish Reading this Post
After years of using metal halide lights in my greenhouse and purchasing replacement bulbs from the manufacturer of the light I was curious to see if I could possibly purchase the grow light bulb somewhere else for a cheaper price. The original manufacturer of the light charged a high price for the bulbs and an even higher price for shipping and handling. Every time a bulb went out I dreaded having to make the phone call to order a replacement grow light bulb.
I have been very satisfied with the Finish Reading this Post
Modern led ufo grow lights are the latest in nursery and greenhouse lighting technology. These lights offer premium cost effectiveness and they provide fantastic plant growing results. A number of nurseries and greenhouses are making the switch from metal halide and HPS lighting to LED. By converting your grow light system you will not only be protecting the environment, but will also be lowering your own energy costs. It is a win-win situation.
As environmental awareness has taken the center st Finish Reading this Post