Why should I use the LumiGrow ES LED light instead of an HID lamp?

The LumiGrow ES light uses half the energy of a high-intensity discharge (HID) lamp while it produces none of the heat, installs in just minutes, lasts 7+ years and delivers cost savings from the first electricity bill. Typically users see a Return on Investment (ROI) within 12 months.

The HID lights used in greenhouses are suboptimal from the perspective of plants, which respond to specific wavelengths within the color spectrum. Less than 25% of the power consumed by HID lights is devoted to plant growth. By contrast, 100% of light emitted from the LumiGrow ES is usable by plants.

The LumiGrow ES solution protects growers’ livelihoods by enabling them to produce healthy crops while reducing their operating costs. The LumiGrow ES light is the only LED light in the marketplace designed specifically to meet the needs of commercial greenhouse growers.

What is the color spectrum of the LumiGrow ES solution?

We use 58 American-made 5-Watt super flux LEDs in a proprietary color mix that features the industries highest-powered true deep red (660 nm) LED.

How does the LumiGrow ES solution stay cool to the touch?

LumiGrow engineers applied advanced thermal management strategies to design and build a unit that always runs cool to the touch. 

How high should I hang the LumiGrow ES fixture?

Keep in mind that the closer you hang the LumiGrow ES to the plant canopy the more energy you transfer to your plants. Since virtually no heat is generated by the LumiGrow ES, plants can grow right up to the light without damage.

If you plan to use the LumiGrow ES solution as the primary light source for a coverage area of 4 x 4 feet or 3 x 3 feet, position the light 1-2 feet above the plant canopy.

However, if you will use the LumiGrow solution as a supplemental light for a coverage area of approximately 10 x 10 feet, then position the light 6 feet above the plant canopy.

Does the LumiGrow ES solution promote plant flowering?

Yes. Customers, independent researchers and our own lab tests confirm that the LumiGrow ES light is effective for all stages of plant growth, including flowering.

Does the LumiGrow ES solution penetrate the plant canopy?

Yes. Remember that all light penetrates equally, and the more power you have the better it penetrates. LumiGrow, the indoor agricultural industry’s most powerful LED light, penetrates the canopy as effectively as a 600 watt HID light, but with none of the waste.

How long will the LumiGrow ES solution last?

Count on the LumiGrow ES to provide reliable performance for 50,000 hours or 7+ years. Consider that HID lights require bulb replacement every 12 months on average.

What makes LumiGrow ES the best LED horticultural light on the market?

The LumiGrow ES features professional grade features throughout. Encased in hardware designed to meet the rigors of commercial greenhouse applications, LumiGrow ES LED emitters cast a precise spectral range within 400-700 nanometers. The LumiGrow system also features true deep red LEDs that match peak photosynthesis along with double the PAR value of any previous solid-state horticultural light. Independently adjustable red and blue knobs enable growers to fine-tune lighting, providing plants with precisely the portion of the light spectrum they need at each growing phase.

The LumiGrow ES solution is the only LED light tested and selected for use by leading agricultural research institutions, including the University of California at Davis and Duke University. In side-by-side comparisons of the LumiGrow ES solution against HID lamps, the LumiGrow solution consistently out-performs 600-watt HID lamps while consuming half the energy.

Customers, ranging from universities and commercial greenhouse facilities to home gardeners, report that LumiGrow lights deliver superior plant morphology, color and taste. The LumiGrow ES typically pays for itself within 12 months.

Where are the LumiGrow lights manufactured?

LumiGrow lights are designed and manufactured in the USA.