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A Higher Standard- Part 1 All LED grow lights are not created equal. Among the LEDs marketed as grow lights- LED Grow Master Global chose SolarOasis technology because it was the most efficient, spectrally rich plant light available. In fact, this is the only LED grow light that is patented as a grow light at all. Within this line of lighting there are differences as well. We currently carry 5 versions of LED Grow Master lighting. Three of them are the terrestrial models which will be the focus of this three part series. The LGM1 is our standard model. We recommend the LGM1 for veg and leafy greens such as lettuce that is not expected/desired to bloom. This product is designed for maximum performance at the manufacturer's recommended hanging height of 12 to 14 inches. This recommended height is for one standard bar hung alone. When the LGM1 is placed in a multi-bar array (4 or more on a SunMount) the light from each cluster blends and intensifies the light emitted. When used in this configuration the bars need to be 24" to 30" away from the tops or sides of your plants. This concept of proper placement is very important to the health of your plants. Unlike HID lighting, light emitting diodes have built in reflectors that prevent the light from scattering throughout an area. The lights must be mounted within the parameters in order to properly blend the different wavelengths needed by your plants. While our LGM3 and LGM5 models will support growth and development through all cycles of growth- there are advantages for certain markets utilizing the LGM1. For instance the LGM1 is the most affordable model that uses the least amount of electricity running on a mere 6 watts each. If the bloom spectrum is not needed or desired for your operation there is no need to pay for it. Although plants may bloom under the LGM1- It is only the beginning... Check out September's issue to see what you can do with our professional model. --AL ***************************************************************** Year Round Tomatoes Consumer demand exists for a stable supply of high quality tomatoes. Many potential clients are forced to import tomatoes during the winter months. It makes economical sense to create a year round supply because this shortage of local produce creates inflated prices during low production months. So why isn't everyone harvesting tomatoes in January? Because the optimal growth and yield of the tomato plant is attained with 14 hours of photo period and there are few places in the US that get more than 4 months of this natural sunlight. HPS lighting has been the most common solution for greenhouse growers that want to take their business into winter production. But there are difficulties that have kept the majority of growers gardening in season. HPS lighting uses a significant amount of electricity as well as creating a great deal of waste heat that must be ventilated in warm weather when the price of electricity is at its peak.. The same lights have a very short lifespan making bulb replacement a recurring cost of your system. The LED Grow Master line of plant lighting uses 90% less energy than the most efficient HPS with only trace amounts of heat. Our bars are rated for at least 8 years of life with no light degradation. Lighting with LEDs also creates a far safer environment for the human element. LGM products contain no lead, mercury, or glass parts and represent no shock/burn/or fire hazards. Interested in year round production for your greenhouse? Give us a call for efficiency, longevity, and safety.--AL ***************************************************************** Algae Ever since my first goldfish I have considered algae as a slimy nuisance. The appearance of the green coating that signaled the dreaded cleaning of the tank. Based on this life long hatred of green stuff on the side of my aquarium, I was intrigued to discover that this green annoyance not only supports much of the life on our planet, but also has the potential to provide a promising solution to many of the problems of our time. Algae occur in almost every habitat on earth. We are already using forms of algae for everything from ice cream to rubber. You can eat it, fuel your car with it, and clean your smokestack and wastewater with it. While we might assume that a life form that is so widely adaptable to our basic needs would fall into one of our simple categories- the truth is that "algae" is only a convenient grouping of a diverse range of organisms. The study of the beneficial uses of algae is a new world of potential that we have only begun to investigate. By providing a light source without heat we are better able to mimic the environment of all forms of algae in a controlled environment. Algae is temperamental. By excluding the heat factor of artificial lighting we are able to move into realms of the new world that is yet unexplored. LED Grow Master is lighting the way. -AL ***************************************************************** |
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| August 1, 2007 Volume 2, Issue 7 |
In This Issue A Higher Standard-Part 1 Algae Year Round Tomatoes Featured Distributor Progressive Growth 1-800-405-Grow(Canada) PROGRO NANAIMO #41-1925 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo, B.C. V9S-1H1 (250) 756-9592 www.progressive-growth.com Educational Links How LEDs Work Algae Organic Gardening Care to Comment? The LED Gardener appreciates all the input we receive from our readers. If you would like to submit an article or pictures; or if you would like to comment on a current article please send submissions and comments or questions to angela@led-grow-master.com You are receiving this email because you subscribed at led-grow-master.com If you do not wish to receive this newsletter :Request your name removed angela@led-grow-master.com Contact LED Grow Master Global, LLC: Admin@led-grow-master.com |
