Taking a look at the benefits of LED grow lights
LED grow lights have been widely accepted by most farmers in urban areas. They are loved because they come with so many benefits.
Benefits of LED grow lights
Deliver light at specific wavelengths: For photosynthesis to take place, plants must be exposed to the correct wavelength. According to experts, plants absorb the most chlorophyll when exposed to the colors red and blue. It is usually between 400-500 nm and 600-700 nm. Most lights used in agriculture cannot produce these kinds of specific wavelengths, but LEDs can. This results in the plants maturing quickly, so you will have faster harvest cycles.
Save energy: The lights produce more intensity but consume less energy. According to professionals, you save up to 40% of your energy consumption when you use LEDs. Some of the LEDs come with a dimming feature that allows you to save more energy. This allows you to grow your plants quickly but inexpensively.
Many designs: Units come in different layouts such as vertical multiplayer systems, ceilings, interlight layouts, and many others. The many designs give you a wide range of options to choose from.
Long useful life: Like any other LED, these units last a long time. Experts report that the units have the ability to last up to 50 hours without maintenance.
How to maximize the benefits of lights
According to the experts, there are several things you can do to maximize the benefits of LEDs. Some of the things you need to do include:
Be careful how much water you use: The units do not produce much heat and light that causes evaporation. People who used to use other units tend to water their plants more regularly as the other units produce a lot of heat which causes a lot of evaporation. This is not the case with LEDs. Because of this, you must be careful with the amount of water you use on the plants. Before watering your plants, first check the condition of the soil. If it still has some moisture, avoid adding more water.
Pay attention to the height of the LED lights.: Incorrect placement of the lights would result in a terrible experience. For a great experience, you need to position the lights in such a way that the lights allow for an even distribution of light. The lights should also allow the light to effectively penetrate the plant canopy.