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| NFT Experiments Alfred State, Suny College of Technology is putting together a model for sustainable agriculture in Alfred, New York. Funded in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to work with farmers on season extension and vegetable production. The greenhouse will provide a learning center for students and an excellent source of data for growers looking for an efficient means of production. Dr. Matthew Harbur, Program Director for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture, has worked closely with LED Grow Master to create a variety of systems. Herbs and baby lettuce bouquets will be grown for use in the Alfred State cafeteria. Upon completion, the greenhouse will show working models of the NFT system, Ebb and Flow systems, and Aquaponics. Supplemental lighting has been provided by LED Grow Master and will be used in a mixture of configurations for testing purposes. For growers that need to see to believe- this is an ideal situation. Alfred State has agreed to make their data and pictures available to the public. The greenhouse is currently being fitted with web cams and a learning group will be invited to work with the systems upon completion. If you are interested in following the progress at Alfred State, we will be sharing links and data through our website www.led-grow- master.com.--AL Hybrid Systems One of the easiest ways to see the benefits of LEDs without changing your overall routine, is to use them in a hybrid system. Many indoor gardeners have already developed a routine under HID. Conventional grow lights run from several hundred degrees to over 1400 degrees Fahrenheit at the bulb's surface. Although this heat is expensive and harmful in excess, it is also partially responsible for the growth rates and size of many indoor gardens. By using LED Grow Master bars to supplement this HID lighting, you are able to take advantage of the radiant heat while dramatically increasing the efficiency of your system. There are several options for hybrid systems. One method would be to turn on the HID lighting periodically throughout the day to heat your plant canopy and leaving the LEDs to do their work in the intermissions. This example would significantly decrease your electricity and heat management costs with minimal changes to your current system. Large plants in an HPS system will benefit from adding LEDs directed at the lower canopy. Bars can be mounted at the proper distance from the sides of plants to gain productivity where plants are not receiving adequate light from overhead HPS. This is another example that provides an opportunity to see the benefits of LEDs without a significant change in your established routine. There is no time like the present.--AL ***************************************************************** The SolarOasis Difference The LED Grow Master grow line is developed and patented by the researchers at SolarOasis. Their grow lights were first introduced to the public in 2003 and remain the only line of lighting that is patented for plant growth. There are many "grow lights" on the market- but they all have the same problem: they produce a lot of light that plants can't use very efficiently. The SolarOasis grow light line was designed from the ground up, optimized for plant growth, not human vision. Using light emitting diodes, they selected the colors of light plants use most efficiently for vigorous growth and health. The result is a plant grow light that uses very little energy yet provides all the light your plants need to thrive indoors. They also used their specialized knowledge of LEDs to make sure each LED operates optimally, providing maximum light output and maximum bulb life. The wave of new LED panels being marketed as grow lights have caused questions as to why we do not expand our line to offer a wider variety of LED options. The reason is simple. SolarOasis is ten years ahead of anyone else and is constantly striving towards new breakthroughs. The result of their hard work is a balanced spectrum of LEDs with advanced circuitry for increased output and lifetime. SolarOasis manufactures the LED Grow Master line in the USA which allows for on-site quality control and high standards of production. When another company presents us with a grow light that meets these standards, we will consider expanding to include another line. All grow lights are not created equal and SolarOasis is about to raise the bar again.--AL |
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| February 1, 2008 Volume 3, Issue 2 |
In This Issue NFT Experiments Hybrid Systems The SolarOasis Difference Featured Distributor Access Discounts www.accessdiscounts.com 1-866-647-0624 Santa Clara, CA Featured Product: Coming Soon from SolarOasis A New Era of Plant Lighting 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: Admin@led-grow-master.com |
