Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ
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 ...
What are LEDs and Why Do Plants Love Them?
By using LED technology, we can turn electricity into light tailored specifically for plants with no waste heat. LEDs can dramatically improve the efficiency and quality of horticultural lighting by customizing the output spectrum to ...
How to Select an LED Grow Light
LED-based lights have been on the market for a few years. The first generation of LED grow lights used 5-mm LEDs and weren’t powerful enough to directly compete with HID lamps. Only recently have new, ...
Demystifying Lumens, Lux and PAR
LED lights require new thinking about the way we measure light for use by plants. The typical rating most growers are familiar with is the "lumen." The definition of the lumen is the total light ...
