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| April 1, 2009 Volume 4, Issue 4 |
Plants, Light, and LEDs Conclusion
components that look very bright to the human eye, an obvious assumption was that the lights that appeared brighter were also supplying more grow lighting. To a certain extent this was true. With the development of the first generation of SolarOasis LED grow lights this rule-of-thumb doesn't work well at all. The colors of light that appear very bright are not used as efficiently by plants, while those colors of light plants use for things like photosynthesis are at the very fringes of human visual perception and don't look nearly as bright as they really are. Because of this, there is a common mis perception that the current generation of LED grow lights, with their color mix that narrowly targets the light colors plants use most efficiently, don't look bright enough to actually grow plants. In fact, the opposite is true. The human eye simply isn't sensitive enough to the light colors produced by SolarOasis LED grow lighting to accurately compare its growing power to that of standard grow lamps. There are two problems encountered when trying to compare LED grow lamps to conventional grow lamps. The first problem is that it is difficult to accurately measure the light output of man made light generators, and nearly impossible to accurately measure the light output of LED light sources of any type. The second problem is that the only standard available for comparing the ability of man made grow light generators is sunlight, which is nothing like any form of light from man made light generators. When all of the colors of light delivered by a man made light generator are accurately measured and then weighted by how well they are absorbed by plant pigments it's possible to do a rough comparison of man made grow light generators. When measured this way, SolarOasis grow lighting compares very favorably to other types of grow lighting currently used in commercial growing operations. When the energy savings from using efficient LED grow lighting are also taken into account the scales tip in favor of the LEDs. These days commercial growers can choose among many types of supplemental grow lighting products. Which type is best for a particular growing operation depends on many factors, including initial capital cost, longevity, and operating expense, as well as the availability of electricity and hazardous waste disposal issues. SolarOasis LED grow lighting products, with low energy use, alternative energy-ready design, and no hazardous waste disposal problems, offer many advantages to the commercial grower. But most importantly to anyone considering trying modern LED grow lighting, SolarOasis LEDs have been proven both in the field and in independent studies to produce plant growth comparable to many types of standard grow lighting widely used in commercial greenhouses. -CEO SolarOasis The Perpetual Rose Garden
over 5,000 years. That kind of legacy has left the modern rose grower with a wealth of information and varieties to draw from. There are over a hundred species of roses and over 6.000 varieties. If you have the patience to grow them from seed- you can create your very own rose, name it, and patent it. It is good to know what you want and have a basic plan before you set off into the realm of the rose. There are rose varieties that grow to 6 feet tall and those that grow 6 inches tall. Roses like plenty of space. Overcrowding can cause air circulation problems and increase your chances of disease or pest problems. They call the rose the “Queen” and as such- she doesn’t like competition from other plants, walls, or fences. All of them will need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight and may prefer afternoon shade if you live in a particularly warm part of the country. Mulched soil, with good drainage, and a pH between 5.5 and 6.5 would be spot-on. Roses are easy to grow, you can eat them, smell them, and receive an immense sense of satisfaction with every new bloom. Wherever you purchase your roses you will likely find two versions: one is the bare- root plant. The bare-root rose plant should be dormant so you are looking for one without new shoot growth. Inspect the plant for broken canes or blackened roots and prune or tip them off. You will want to soak the root ball(s) in water for 4-24 hours and then plant them right away. The container grown rose will cost a bit extra but they are readily available and you are able to plant most varieties whenever you are able to prepare a spot from early spring to fall. You are looking for a plant that is no larger than twice the size of the pot with healthy looking leaves that are devoid of black spots. The rose garden isn’t limited to the outdoors. Several varieties of roses have been specially bred to live indoors and successfully cultivated under LED grow lights. These include miniature roses, and hybrid teas such as the "Sunsprite." Although roses love light, they require moderation in heat making balancing these requirements the keys to indoor success. Excessive heat of a "white light" or a south facing window can cause the rose to transpirate water faster than it can take it up. The result is wilting, browning, and short-lived blooms. Using as little as 9 watts of electricity- the low heat output of LED grow lights makes them an ideal choice for an indoor rose garden. Gardeners can enjoy the delicate blooms longer, without the spotting or edge burning that we see in outdoor gardens and indoor gardens grown under traditional "white light". The quest for the perfect rose continues. Love the quest.--AL Copyright 2009 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED LED Grow Master Global, LLC |
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