Soil, Aeroponic, or Hydroponic Systems Indoor
Growing Tips From the Experts
Growing Tips From the Experts
KEEP ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURES IN THE RANGE OF 70°-80°F (lower temperatures = slower plant
growth) you should also monitor the root zone temperature. When switching from a traditional plant lamp to our LED
growing light it may be necessary to add room heat or even a heat mat under your plants. Plants grow slower with
less blooming when their environment temperature falls below 70° F. If gardening without any sunlight- hybrid
systems are recommended for maximum growth rates. (read more...)
LOOK OUT FOR OVERWATERING! (less heat from the light source = less water loss to evaporation) over watering
will slow root development, which will slow and stunt growth. Over watering will also cause nutrient uptake issues (you
are feeding your plant right?). Aeroponic and hydroponic systems will reduce your chances of over watering. Water
plants once, then let them run low on water. This will establish the water usage for your plants when using LED plant
lights versus natural sunlight or traditional grow lights. Maintain this new watering schedule. Keeping the root
medium water saturated, equals no need for plant to develop a larger root system, which equals stomata closure,
slow and stunted growth, and symptoms of over watering. (For indoor growing- using a small amount of high heat
traditional lighting such as metal halide bulbs will help water to evaporate.)(read more...)
For plants grown indoors without direct exposure to natural sunlight, or traditional high intensity lights, most growers
find that running the LED lights 24 hours a day will produce superior results without negative effects. Some plants
require a dark period every 24 hours to stimulate late season blooming or fruiting. Check on the Internet or with a
local nursery to find out if your plants require this treatment. If so, be sure to provide total darkness for 1-8 hours
each 24 hour period during late season growing.
Use a more porous medium, which will provide more oxygen to roots, giving a higher plant metabolism.
In commercial growing, monitor your CO2 levels. LED lights emit a large amount of absorbed light energy, which may
require slight augmentation of CO2 levels (typically 300-500 PPM). Remember that although the LED grow lights
may not appear bright to you- the wavelengths provide an intense light source for your plants.
Start with a lower amount of nutrient (400-600 PPM) or 1/2 the recommended amount. On fruiting plants: reduced
photoperiod, equals plant stress, which equals more flowering.
If your plants are grown indoors, without supplemental light, some plants such as tomatoes may benefit from the
addition of a single GE 60 watt soft-white light placed anywhere in the room with the plants. This provides a boost in
some wavelengths of light which will encourage fruiting. If there is no natural lighting available, LED/HPS (or metal
halide bulbs) in hybrid systems are recommended for some applications.
Remember to follow the recommended hanging distance from your plants as determined by the model you are
using. Too close will stunt growth, too far will cause stretching. When raising or lowering the LEDs, move them a few
inches at a time and allow time to transition before moving again.
If you’re using the “professional” type LED grow light product, you may have noticed that one or more of the LEDs in
each light cluster appears to not be lit. This is perfectly normal for this advanced product. Light comes in many
wavelengths. Humans can only see a very limited range of light wavelengths. The advanced technology used in our
products, and in particular the professional product, uses a very wide range of light wavelengths. Over 60% of the
light emitted for LEDs in gardening is not visible to the human eye. Plants have a preference for light wavelengths
humans can’t see. Why do most plants look green to us? It’s because the plant is reflecting the wavelengths of white
light (mostly yellow and green light), and absorbing the rest of the light wavelengths.
The light emitting diodes (LEDs) used in this product are very high intensity. Never look directly into the
light at close distance, or for long periods of time.
growth) you should also monitor the root zone temperature. When switching from a traditional plant lamp to our LED
growing light it may be necessary to add room heat or even a heat mat under your plants. Plants grow slower with
less blooming when their environment temperature falls below 70° F. If gardening without any sunlight- hybrid
systems are recommended for maximum growth rates. (read more...)
LOOK OUT FOR OVERWATERING! (less heat from the light source = less water loss to evaporation) over watering
will slow root development, which will slow and stunt growth. Over watering will also cause nutrient uptake issues (you
are feeding your plant right?). Aeroponic and hydroponic systems will reduce your chances of over watering. Water
plants once, then let them run low on water. This will establish the water usage for your plants when using LED plant
lights versus natural sunlight or traditional grow lights. Maintain this new watering schedule. Keeping the root
medium water saturated, equals no need for plant to develop a larger root system, which equals stomata closure,
slow and stunted growth, and symptoms of over watering. (For indoor growing- using a small amount of high heat
traditional lighting such as metal halide bulbs will help water to evaporate.)(read more...)
For plants grown indoors without direct exposure to natural sunlight, or traditional high intensity lights, most growers
find that running the LED lights 24 hours a day will produce superior results without negative effects. Some plants
require a dark period every 24 hours to stimulate late season blooming or fruiting. Check on the Internet or with a
local nursery to find out if your plants require this treatment. If so, be sure to provide total darkness for 1-8 hours
each 24 hour period during late season growing.
Use a more porous medium, which will provide more oxygen to roots, giving a higher plant metabolism.
In commercial growing, monitor your CO2 levels. LED lights emit a large amount of absorbed light energy, which may
require slight augmentation of CO2 levels (typically 300-500 PPM). Remember that although the LED grow lights
may not appear bright to you- the wavelengths provide an intense light source for your plants.
Start with a lower amount of nutrient (400-600 PPM) or 1/2 the recommended amount. On fruiting plants: reduced
photoperiod, equals plant stress, which equals more flowering.
If your plants are grown indoors, without supplemental light, some plants such as tomatoes may benefit from the
addition of a single GE 60 watt soft-white light placed anywhere in the room with the plants. This provides a boost in
some wavelengths of light which will encourage fruiting. If there is no natural lighting available, LED/HPS (or metal
halide bulbs) in hybrid systems are recommended for some applications.
Remember to follow the recommended hanging distance from your plants as determined by the model you are
using. Too close will stunt growth, too far will cause stretching. When raising or lowering the LEDs, move them a few
inches at a time and allow time to transition before moving again.
If you’re using the “professional” type LED grow light product, you may have noticed that one or more of the LEDs in
each light cluster appears to not be lit. This is perfectly normal for this advanced product. Light comes in many
wavelengths. Humans can only see a very limited range of light wavelengths. The advanced technology used in our
products, and in particular the professional product, uses a very wide range of light wavelengths. Over 60% of the
light emitted for LEDs in gardening is not visible to the human eye. Plants have a preference for light wavelengths
humans can’t see. Why do most plants look green to us? It’s because the plant is reflecting the wavelengths of white
light (mostly yellow and green light), and absorbing the rest of the light wavelengths.
The light emitting diodes (LEDs) used in this product are very high intensity. Never look directly into the
light at close distance, or for long periods of time.
| These tips come from proven grower experience and should be followed when possible to insure success with our growing light. Information applies to both the use of individual LED grow lights, and light bars mounted in multiple bar arrays. These tips apply to general gardening as well as aeroponic and hydroponic systems. They are techniques you may already be using. Now you need to develop these techniques with 90% less heat in your system. |
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