The Best Grow Lights for Indoor Marijuana Growing
If you’re looking to start growing marijuana plants indoors, you need to choose the right grow lights. Without adequate light, you won’t get a decent harvest. The best lighting usually equals the highest quality THC, so it’s essential to get the best ones you can afford. There are so many different types of grow lights available that finding the ideal ones for your needs is challenging.
What Types Are There?
LED
Pros
● Creates less heat compared to other lights.
● Incredibly energy efficient, which means a lower energy bill.
● You can purchase them from a variety of locations.
● Long lifespan.
● No learning curve for beginners.
Cons
● High initial cost.
● They can require large boards of LEDs due to their relatively low power.
● Some manufacturers make dubious claims as to the strength of their lighting.
HID
Pros
● They’re typically the choice of professionals.
● They are the most intense light option available, ensuring your plants get all the light they need.
● Lower initial cost than LED.
Cons
● You need multiple types of HID grow lights for different stages of growth.
● HID lights require additional investment in protective hoods and reflectors.
● You need to replace the bulbs regularly.
● They run extremely hot and consume a lot of power.
Fluorescent
Pros
● Low electricity usage.
● Low heat output means you can place them close to plants.
● Widely available.
● You can use them in a small grow space.
Cons
● Only useful for small grows.
● Reduced efficiency and low yields.
● Every bulb needs a socket.
Here I want to talk more about LED.
LED or light-emitting diode is the up-and-coming breakaway technology that looks to end the reign of HID for cannabis cultivation. The latest generation of LED systems are now capable of producing comparable, and in some cases, superior quality marijuana than the average HID set-up. PAR or photosynthetically active radiation is the metric that LED zealots consider most important.
LED grow lights are very popular among cannabis growers as an alternative to HPS grow lights. They tend to run cooler and also usually come with built-in cooling. They can often be plugged into a wall and simply hung over plants which is definitely easier than setting up an HID grow light. LEDs also have great penetration so they don’t need to be moved frequently like fluorescents.
The Grower's Choice ROI-680 LED grow light is inspired by a collaboration between two of the most prominent and respected companies in the indoor grow lighting industry: TSL Horti Tech and Growers Choice.
These two brands have come together to combine their years of experience and innovation in grow lighting to create this high performance, cost effective, efficient lighting solution for commercial growing.
ECO Farm GLT 500 Dimmable Samsung LM301B Grow Light
- Using highest Samsung output LEDs, Efficacy is up to 2.6umol/J.
- 1524 high PPFD in 12 inches.
- Full spectrum with enhanced red for full cycle grows.
- The beam angle of light bars are adjustable easy to install.
- Extra 50Watt bar can be added in the middle of the fixture to provide more Far red UV light.
- Supporting RJ port daisy chain and 0-10V dimming knob.
- ETL&cETL, DLC, CE, ROHS certified product.
The Model-W is a high performance LED grow light for the horticulture cultivation. It is designed for high PPFD cultivation practices. Full spectrum design covers each critical phase of growth from vegetative to flowering. An independent Far Red 730nm channel is designed to target Phytochrome Far Red in photomorphogenic lighting applications. Base on research, introducing far-red light after the lights have been turned off can lengthen the dark period to encourage the flowering process.
Fluence SPYDR 2i 630W LED Grow Light
Fluence recommends mounting SPYDR 2i fixtures 6” above the top of your canopy to guarantee optimal light uniformity, penetration and flux density above a 4’x4’ canopy.
SPYDR 2i fixtures are suitable for operation in still air ambient temperatures from -10°C (-23°F) to 35°C (95°F). SPYDR 2i operating temperatures range between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F) above ambient air temperature. Please note; when mounting SPYDR fixtures, a 1 inch gap or greater must be present between the top of the fixture and the surface it is mounted under to enable adequate air flow.
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