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Joined: 12/18/2009
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Location: Maine
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When we look at a chlorophyll production chart, studies have proven that the photosynethic curve peaks at certain wavelength measurements. With the highest chlorophyll productions in the red and blue spectrum we can only assume an appropriate mixture of these 2 spectrums would contribute to virtually stress free growing for plants.
Led grow lights accomplish this feat quite handily and extremely efficiently. The wavelengths are pre-determined measurements(red spectrum 630-660 nanometers...with the blues in the 450-470 nanometer measurement) Then a specific ratio (7:2 red to blue) is needed to make the light perfectly balanced for optimal growth.
In todays world....."green" products help save our planets resources. As gardeners and plant lovers....our choices need to be smart as well!!
Led grow lighting is safe, very efficient, contains no hazardous chemicals and they last 50,000 hours. Just something to think about.
My winter garden is in full swing and in January I will start my outdoor garden choices under my lighting.
Have a great weekend!!
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Joined: 2/21/2010
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Location: Richmond Va
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Thats the first time i have heard of that, i would love to hear some more comparison of the led against other lights. I normally only see small led lights. Can you really get ones to grow your garden. Where do you get bigger ones. Are they a lot more expensive?
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Joined: 1/18/2010
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Location: Newfoundland, Canada
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Sounds complex but great, can these LED lights grow FULL sun plants in the midst of winter?
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Its not so complex. When plants look for light....certain wavelengths or spectrums are more responsible for chlorophyll production, red and blue. Leds are dialed in to the exact nanometer in the wavelength. Reds in the 630-660 nanometer and blues in the 450-470 nanometer. When the ratio of these 2 colors is mixed approprietly (7:2 red /blue) amazing plant growth happens at every stage of growth. www.Sunshine-Systems.comThe leaders in led grow light technology.
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Location: Maine
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and yes...indoors and with no other light.......seed to flower/fruit.
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Joined: 3/1/2010
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Location: Providence Ri
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are you using superbright LEDs? how many are you using / what is your setup?
I'm interested in making some lights myself which I can use for an indoor garden.
How many LEDs are you using and what are you powering them on? Where did you get them?
thanks thanks
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Joined: 1/18/2010
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Location: Newfoundland, Canada
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lets say i take a coconut palm, these plants are known for liking FULL blazing sun, i wanted to know if i were to have a set-up, could i have one under these lights and grow nicely? answer in simpler terms, i can understand knowing the facts when you;ve taken the time to know it, but im not to aware.. Thanks.
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