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The Skeptics
ideas that promise radical change, they were greeted with technical challenges and skepticism. Companies like SolarOasis and Albeo, were born in almost every niche of lighting. Made up of scientists, researchers, and engineers that realized the potential of light emitting diodes. With over a century of lighting research to draw from, they determined to overcome the obstacles, and presented the public with LED products that meet todays standards of practicality. The people are mobbing towards the light of the future. But even with the undeniable advantages of LEDs in led grow lights, and massive global interest, they have not eluded the skeptics. I am reminded of a parallel story. It took place over a century ago... In the face of daunting technical challenges and skepticism from leading scientists and engineers, Edison and his team of experimenters and machinists found the solution to the decades-old problem of creating a practical incandescent lamp. The light bulb was the culmination of nearly a century's worth of work and research on electrical lighting systems, most of it done by other inventors. Edison's contribution to this field was to synthesize all of the past work done on electrical lighting and to solve the lingering problems that had prevented these other inventors from creating a practical system. In December of 1879, Edison gave a demonstration of his new invention. As word spread to the general public, Edison's lab was mobbed by visitors who flocked to see the light of the future. Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb was not universally well-received. In the late 1870s, a British Parliamentary Committee assigned to investigate its value described the invention as "good enough for our transatlantic friends... but unworthy of the attention of practical or scientific men." This quote from H.G. Wells comes from around the same period... "New and stirring things are belittled because if they are not belittled, the humiliating question arises, 'Why then are you not taking part in them?' ". --AL ************************************************************ Crop Control The morphology of a plant refers to its form and structure. The form (tall and leggy, or short and compact) and structure (long or short, distance between leaf internodes, wide or narrow leaves, thick or thin stems and leaves, etc.) are related to the quantity and quality of light a plant receives. In nature, a plant which sprouts below a canopy of leaves from competing plants, and thus receives a reduced quantity of light, tends to grow taller by increasing the distance between leaf internodes in an attempt to extend itself above the overlying leaf canopy. The same growth pattern is seen in plants grown under artificial lights which are receiving inadequate light, or a poor quality of light, or both. These plants will quickly grow very tall, with large distances between the leaf internodes. Stems will be thin and soft, leaves narrow and thin, and the amount of chlorophyll produced is often low, leaving the plants a pale, sickly, green color. When plants receive enough artificial light of the correct light frequencies, they tend to be much shorter, with smaller leaf internodes, and more branches. The stems will be thicker and stiffer, the leaves wider and thicker, and the color of the plant will be a deep, healthy green. There are other aspects of plant morphology that are not often considered, such as the taste and smell of a plant, which are also affected by the quality of light received. The LED Grow Master led grow lights are designed to not only improve the look of plants grown under them, but also make sure they retain the same smell and taste they would have if grown under full sunlight. --CEO Solar Oasis
In the spirit of the season, I recently visited two startlingly different gardening supply stores for the first time. One was your basic nursery type. They carried plants, Miracle Grow, lawn and garden ornaments, and gardening tools. In the half an hour I spent wandering, there were at least two dozen other shoppers wandering the premises. The employees were busy answering questions, and customers of all ages were chatting with each other about commonly admired plants. It was quite festive, but I did not find the treasure I was looking for so I continued my quest. My next stop was the local indoor gardening supply store. I spent an equal amount of time in this establishment. Only one other customer entered. He whispered in a hushed tone to the young man behind the counter who proceeded to hand him a bottle of nutrients labeled "Super Bud" or something of the sort. The customer paid and avoided eye contact as he walked hurriedly from the store. I continued to scan the shop for a perfect gift for the greenthumb in my family (mom). This was the moment that I realized LED Grow Master lighting gives indoor gardening shops across the country a much broader market. (The moment may also have been inspired by the unnatural amount of time I spend reading, writing, and talking about LED Grow Master lighting.) For the first time, we have plant lighting that will fit over your book shelf or counter top. Lighting that is safe and durable- for the true "hobby" gardeners. I'm talking about grandmas that want to grow orchids in a dreary corner of the study without 1000 watts and a climate control system. Anyone that doubts the size of this market need only step away from the indoor gardening shop and into the nearest nursery, or check out the statistics on our aging population. On the other end of the spectrum- look at the new trend of gardening in schools, or the increasing number of architects and builders incorporating gardens into new buildings and homes. The LED Grow Master line is the first product that avoids the burn, fire, shock, and mercury poisoning dangers that have been barriers to these markets. Or maybe you can look into the solar powered communities that now have a viable plant lighting option. These are only a few of the many new markets opened up with this technology. The pie just got bigger. Get your slice now. --AL |
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| January 1, 2007 Volume 2, Issue 1 |
In this Issue The Skeptics Crop Control A Bigger Slice Of The Pie Innovative Growing Solutions http://www.igshydro.com/ 858-587-4477 A San Diego based supplier of hydroponics, horticulture, organic and indoor growing environments. Specializing in the design, consultation, construction, and implementation of controlled green house environments. Educational Links Bioneers Acres USA Homestead.org emilycompost 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 |
