A light spot for indoor growing

Ultraviolet light can harm plants when left to overexposure, making them more susceptible to disease as well as smaller and less healthy. Light from the sun comes in three forms, UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. Nearly all of the light that makes it through our greenhouse is in the form of UV-A, which is beneficial for plants and helps them grow.

However, a small amount of UV-B and UV-C does slip into our atmosphere. Global warming has intensified its heat, increasing the damaging effect it can have on your plants. UV-B damages plant tissue and can also lead to skin cancer. UV-C has the shortest wavelength and can also have a damaging effect on plants.

Really, plants don’t need too much UV light. Adjusting to just the right amount helps plants to grow their greenest. Artificial light provides more control, limiting the light “diet” of a plant so that it is not overexposed. Substituting natural light can be difficult, especially light that has the optimal wave frequency. Light Emitting Diodes (LED) make controlling the light frequency much easier

When it comes to artificial lights, LED plant lights provide the best light for plants to grow, using a wave frequency that is best naturally absorbed by the plants, instilling a healthy vibrancy.

LED plant lights are much more efficient than incandescent of fluorescent lamps because they provide the optimal wavelength while eliminating the damaging components of the light. They are also cheaper to use and take less energy, cutting down on your electric bill.

LED lights may be on the expensive side, but look at them as investments. The lights can last literally decades, so they will continue to produce long after traditional lights are rusting in your basement. Longer lasting lights means less in the landfill, which has great benefits to the environment. LED lights also don’t contain mercury, so they don’t poison the water supply.

The frequency of red, blue, yellow or green lights should be used depending on the type and size of the plants. Research what type of plants you are growing and what light goes best with them. Then adjust your LED lights to fit their needs. LED lights offer the benefit of control, so you can optimally strategize your growing techniques depending on your needs.