Let there be light! Light provides the nutrients a plant needs in order to save and create energy; without light, a plant will die or will never reach its full mature state. When a plant collects little light, it may only be able to mature to a sprout or even worse not mature at all and die. Light is important, but outdoor plants often incur the effects of rainstorms, cold winters and even insects that eat away at the leaves. However, outdoor growers or horticulturists can move their small gardens and place them beneath LED grow panels to provide the essential light plants may not receive during winter.
The Grow Panel Advantage
Using a grow panel, indoor farmers can place a plant under 24-hours of light from red and blue bulbs that emit the same UV rays as the sun. LED lights also emulate the best growing environment 365 days a year, replicating the sun’s wavelengths and heat witnessed on an average summer day. Since grow lights can be activated for 24-hours a day, indoor farmers can grow plants twice as quickly because of the increased exposure to light that no traditional outdoor plant can achieve due to the limited sunlight each day. In addition to the increased sunlight, plants also tend to create better looking flowers, leaves and fruits due to the increased exposure to light. Since LEDs do not use filaments, they typically last longer than traditional fluorescent bulbs, and as a result of the LED chip within each bulb, they can illuminate brighter than traditional bulbs. Not only does a plant’s growth duration decrease, you can enjoy the fruit or vegetables of a plant earlier.
Type of Grow Panel
Since indoor grow lights come in several different sizes, it is easy to find the right panel for your indoor growing needs. For instance, an SG 1250 HO grow panel is designed for an ideal coverage of 4 feet by 4 feet, while other panels may be designed to illuminate larger areas. The grow panel you purchase will control the classes of plants you can grow underneath the light, and often times, the larger the plants the larger the panel will need to be. Aside from the size issue of each panel, you must also be wary of the wattage and amps that each panel requires as these too will affect your electric bill. Be aware, a grow light panel is perfect for the indoor farmer who wishes to get a jump start on next season’s crops or for the regular farmer who just wants to maintain crops indoors to eliminate the trouble of various outdoor factors.
