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Depending on the wattage and type of the light, they are used as an alternative to the sun. Using grow lights can maximize the time your plants spend growing underneath them. Be careful, though, some plants do not like certain types of lighting and can be burned by them.
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How important are hydroponic grow lights in indoor and outdoor hydroponics gardening?
It is technically impossible to grow hydroponicly without grow lights.
Why use grow lights instead of incandescent lights?
it depends on the use
Will weed grow under regular lights?
no it will not, you have to use "cool lights" or "flourecent lights"
How can you grow a plant faster than it usually does?
With the use of fertilizer and grow lights.
What the best light to use for growing weed?
high pressure sodium lights or led grow lights
What color lights would you use for a greenhouse?
You need grow lights which are in another light spectrum. Regular lights won't do as well to help your plants.
How many garden grow lights would I need for a 5x5 foot indoor garden?
This is a good question. Garden grow lights are used when for indoor gardens that do not have access to natural sunlight. For a 5 X 5 garden you would need to use at least 3 grow lights.
Has anyone used led grow lights?
yes i have purchased LED Grow lights and really these lights are too good.
What color light to use to work in grow room when hps lights are off?
green spectrum
Can you use a halogen light for a grow light?
You can, but it's not a great idea. Halogen lights, as with incandescent lights, use lots of electricity, and most of this generates heat rather than light.I would suggest using fluorescent, HID or LEDs for grow lighting.
Is it suitable to use full spectrum artificial lights for houseplants in the winter to supplement sunlight?
Yes it is. You can use grow lamps on a plug in timer. Or you can now get LED grow lamps which use less power.
Why would you choose LED grow lights instead of other grow lamps?
LEDs can be customized to emit only the light the plant uses for photosynthesis making it is a very efficient grow light. They also use very little electricity, create very little heat, and have a longer lifespan then other types of grow lights.
