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It has a timer so you can customize when you want the lights to switch on or off, and a handy “vacation” setting for when you are traveling. The digital control panel reminds you when it’s time to add plant food and water.

It has an in-line on/off switch and comes in two sizes: 26 by 18 by 24 inches and 50 by 18 by 31 inches. T5 HO tubes are available that produce colour values based on the Kelvin scale (K). Tubes with a 4000K value tend to produce light with a reddish tone, while those with a value of 7500K produce bluish light. If using fluorescent tubes to grow flowering plants, a combination of red and blue tubes will provide the best light for growth and flowering. In the home a basic set-up could be a unit containing two 60cm (2ft) T5 HO fluorescent tubes suspended approximately 60cm above for example, a small group of houseplants, or crops such as leaf salads for fresh leaves during the winter monthsThis article was updated by Sage McHugh, a lifestyle writer for The Spruce who specializes in the home and garden sector. To select the best grow lights for this roundup, reviewed our testing insights from products we've tested at home. She also considered dozens of products, carefully evaluating their size, wattage, bulb type, and overall performance.

PPF stands for ‘photon synthetic photon flux’. PPF measures how much usable PAR could arrive at the plant from the grow light. This might be improved by lights that are angled in a certain direction. Sometimes, manufacturers will claim a high PAR rating, but it will only be relevant if the plant is directly under that one small area of LEDs. PAR needs to be distributed across the whole light canopy for it to be effective, which can be better measured by PPF. The Importance of ‘Full Spectrum’ Lighting This grow light produces good results, offering plants all the light they need to flourish. It has a ‘Veg’ switch, consisting of blue and white LEDs. This helps promote plant growth, encouraging healthy germination and seedling. The ‘Bloom’ switch is for flowering and fruiting. This setting utilises red and white LEDs that help plants to flourish. The lights can be used together to meet the requirements of all stages of plant growth. Green– Green is primarily reflected, but small amounts are retained and contribute to energy conversion. Blue light or mixed light bulbs are suitable for starting seeds and leafy greens, as well as non-flowering house plants. Look for branch lights that can rotate 360°; you can position the lights at varying distances from your plants to suit their growth stage.Not all LED grow lamps have the option to use only some of the lights; however, some of them will make it possible to only use certain colours at a time. In terms of additional features, this lamp is actually very simple. The effectiveness lies in its brightness and large coverage area. Unfortunately, the brightness can’t be adjusted, and these lights cannot be stringed together like others on the market. Each unit needs to be plugged directly into the mains outlet. Sow in autumn, lightly covering seeds. Require a period of cold, moist stratification. Germination within 6 months at 10–15°c

Both fluorescent and LED lights offer the full spectrum lighting that plants need to thrive, but LEDs are more efficient and eco-friendly. Sow in the autumn as require a period of cold moist stratification. Germination in 90 days at 10–15°cSow in autumn as seeds require cold moist stratification. Surface sow, barely covering with grit. Keep moist. Germination can be erratic and take many months. Germination in 90 days at 10–16°c Sow in spring, lightly covering with compost. Require good drainage. Germination within 90 days at 15°c It includes seed pods of basil, Thai basil, dill, mint, curly parsley, and thyme and comes with a year’s supply of liquid plant food. Overall measurements are 10.75 by 7.5 by 10.5 inches and it has a 12-inch clearance from canopy to base. Features The light spectrum is made up of lots of different wavelengths. For growth, plants can only use wavelengths of light between 400nm and 700nm. This is known as the PAR range.

The beauty of indoor grow lights is they allow herbs, seeds, houseplants, and flowers to flourish year-round. However, they need the right amount of sunlight and darkness to thrive. Johnson says that for germination and seedlings, you can run lights 16 to 18 hours per day until they are a few inches tall. "As they mature," she adds, "you can slowly reduce to get them on a similar light pattern for spring before you transplant them.” Sow seeds in autumn as they need a period of cold moist stratification. Germination can be slow and erratic, within 90 days between 5–12°cMove the plants to a shady, sheltered outdoor spot for increasing lengths of time each day, over a period of seven to 14 days. Gradually increase the amount of outdoor time, and introduce direct sunlight as they grow accustomed to outdoor conditions. At the start of this period, you will bring your seedlings indoors or cover them at night if the temperature looks like it will dip overnight. By the end of the hardening off period, you can leave them outdoors all night, uncovered, so long as the overnight temperature doesn't dip below about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This unit is a good choice if you have limited space and need a small but effective light for your houseplants.