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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
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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

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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      
  
 
February 1, 2008             Volume 3,  Issue 2

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