What is the best light for hydroponics?
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This is the reflector + socket for the grow lamp.
Question by Kaylee: What is the best light for hydroponics?
I am wondering what the best type of lighting system to get would be on my grow box. I have seen grow boxes with metal halide lights, high pressure sodium light, LED lights, and fluorescent lights. What is the best light for hydroponics and yields?
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5 Responses to What is the best light for hydroponics?
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Sarah
November 7, 2011 at 6:53 am
they do have grow light you know
JimT
November 7, 2011 at 7:25 am
for the budding stage ONLY HPS will work correctly, any light will work but the buds will be tiny. HPS only .
led or MH for growing
youarenotfree
November 7, 2011 at 7:52 am
Get a grow box with an air cooled HPS and vertical floros on the side of the box for vegetating… Take a look at these:
Anne
November 7, 2011 at 8:46 am
There are various types of lighting systems that you can use when growing with hydroponics. Generally the best light is a high pressure sodium light. This is because it puts out a lot of lumens is in the proper wavelength spectrum that will give you great plant growth. Metal halides, are my more for vegetative growth and should only be used for plants during the vegetating cycle. LED lights and fluorescent lights use less electricity than the other types of light but also produce less yields but run cooler. So it’s all a trade-off. Generally I recommend going with the high pressure sodium light to get the best yields. Check out: http://hydroponicsdictionary.com/ for more information on lighting…
Marquis
November 7, 2011 at 9:18 am