(Part 3) Best plant growing light fixtures according to redditors
We found 1,448 Reddit comments discussing the best plant growing light fixtures. We ranked the 266 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
That might just be the shittiest LED panel I've ever seen as far as actual wattage vs claimed. It claims 2000 watts but actually draws around 390w from the wall. total bullshit. If I were looking in that price range and wanted to buy pre-made I'd go with this 800w (actual draw ~400w) one. It says it wont ship for a couple months but it'll be back in stock way sooner than that. A similar mars hydro or vipar spectra would be fine too. Just for the love of god don't buy the one you linked.
Also, your tent is a 2'x4'x5'. You're not gonna be able to run 5-7 flowering plants in there. Maybe 4.
My current setup.
Light: FLT46 & will soon be adding an FLT44 since I've run out of space under the light. These are great lights and since switching from the LED panels I had, I've seen nicer blushing. Tight growth continues as well! Only downside possibly is that these throw a bit of heat. Not much, but I don't think I'll like this light as much in the summer.
Stands: Right now I've just got a couple of tables. I'm hoping to switch to some sort of rolling half-shelf at some point, but I haven't found the right one.
Pots: From left to right:
In case it wasn't clear, I'm a huge fan of those 1020 trays. Due to the height of the light, I need to take out the plants to water them, and pulling out one tray at a time is loads easier. Plus it protects my tables from water damage!
Tools: I recently purchased this kit and I can't believe I didn't have it before! It makes transplanting so much easier, especially for delicate plants or ones with nice farina. (Fair warning, order one that's prime guaranteed. I ordered the same kit from a different seller and 3 months later I still haven't received it.)
Top Dressing: I wanted white pebbles and the top dressing bags they had at nurseries were crazy expensive for such a small amount. So I bought this from Petsmart and I'm really liking it so far! As with any top dressing, I've decreased watering since the soil stays wet a bit longer. It's mostly for looks, and to protect the lower leaves from sitting on the soil directly.
That second light with the Cree will put out close to twice the light per the amount of energy consumed as that cheap "300 watt" light. That second, more expensive light is also advertising a Mean Well power supply which is a top brand name that should last for +5 years.
The problem is with the lighting/tote geometry you'd be better off with two lights spaced apart particularly when they have 90 degree lenses. Or a light that has a rectangular geometry. That may influence your choice.
If you want cheap then something like this could provide better lighting geometry for totes. A cheap light like that with Epistar LEDs will still put out much less light per amount of energy consumed (in the ball park of 1.2 uMol/joule) compared to high end LED lights (closer to 2.4 uMol/joules).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NAPA7GE/ref=twister_B01MZ0BG3P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have one in each one. Great light. I've used them for over a year.
promix soil from walmart $6.00 for 4kg bag. produces good nugs indoors or outdoors
You can certainly entertain using all the fancy and unnecessary products but at the end of the day all your growing is a flowering tree and that flowering tree doesn't care whats on the soil bag label.
The gimmicks can work but are often unnecessary however don't dismiss the benefits of investing in a good grow tent and good quality grow lamp if you plan to grow indoors.
One product that does aid with healthy plants is general hydroponics fertilizers. 1L bottle will last over a year for a small home grower. The smaller bottles only require 1 milliliter to 1 liter of water per feed per week so the value of these products is in the longevity of what they will produce in several years.
https://www.amazon.ca/General-Hydroponics-Mineral-Nutrient-16-Ounce/dp/B0055F3WUU
https://www.amazon.ca/General-Hydroponics-Flora-Mineral-Nutrient/dp/B004PPY750
https://www.amazon.ca/General-Hydroponics-Floralicious-Gardening-8-Ounce/dp/B000FFEX12
https://www.amazon.ca/General-Hydroponics-Liquid-Fertilizers-1-Quart/dp/B002DV8TBQ
Also having the feeding chart helps
http://gh.growgh.com/docs/Feedcharts/GH_FloraDuo-DTW_03216am.pdf
And fertilizer measuring tools :)
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0757JXQT5
Soil is cheap and works well but mineral deficiencies are real.
Lastly plastic grow pots are awful. do consider investing in some reusable breathable cloth fiber grow pots.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B072XCVTRC
Plastic grow pots will stunt the growth of plants and in the summer heat cook the roots.
Ultimately the success entirely depends on clones or seeds used and autoflowering strains from a reputable seed supplier will make a world of difference. if you plan to grow non auto flowering photoperiod sensitive plants without a grow tent the results will likely yield nothing but a bunch of tea leaves and no flowers.
Put all this together and you have sustainable pain relief in -30c temperatures as long as you don't neglect to water plants and the temperatures dont get too cold :)
Get an LED ! https://www.amazon.com/MAXSISUN-Dimmable-12-band-Spectrum-Greenhouse/dp/B01N45HUOJ/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1497576377&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=led+grow+light&psc=1 something like that would be cheap on the energy bill
If you want to be as cheap as possible, you can get a duct fan - but they suck and are loud and they break.
cheap option:
good option:
options for lights:
i don't recommend it, but if you want cheaper lights:
my 2 cents, get the HLG 100 (or 135 for more yield) with a good 4 inch inline fan and a good 4 inch carbon filter
if you can't afford it now, wait til you can. your first harvest will pay it all off and you'll save money and a whole lot of head ache in the long run.
I'm going to go with not enough light. Drop the $50 and get one of these-
https://www.amazon.com/MAXSISUN-Dimmable-12-Band-Spectrum-Greenhouse/dp/B01N45HUOJ
If you can't swing that buy a few fluorescent lights to supplement and get them closer.
I've been using this grow light for the last month and my plants have been positively thriving under it, it's really affordable if you don't mind the pink light :)
https://www.amazon.com/Lightimetunnel-Reflector-Spectrum-Seedling-Flowering/dp/B01LWN1IQ0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541104966&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=lightimetunnel%2Bled%2Bgrow%2Blight&th=1&psc=1
I love my T5 lights. I get really great stress colorings with it. No weird smell. I think they would work really well on shelving like you have. I got these, not bad for the price and I can fit almost my whole collection under it. Also came with great hanging clips.
T5 light hydroplanet
This is the one: https://www.amazon.ca/HIGROW-Gooseneck-Greenhouse-Hydroponic-Flowering/dp/B07MB15WS5/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=grow+light&qid=1573214467&sr=8-9
i would suggest you get a dimmable 400w with cooltube and that way you can run it at 50% or 75% early and have the option to turn it up more if you decide you want to in the future. an air cooled hood is going to help your temps tremendously and allow you to keep your plants closer to the light and grow better buds :D
http://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLSETX400DHMAC6-400-Watt-Digital-Dimmable/dp/B005GYMM6U/ref=sr_1_6?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1345520351&sr=1-6&keywords=400w+air+hood
Your set up is very nice my dude 👍👍CFL's tend to be a slower way to grow plants and i noticed on amazon the cfl you have is about 75$ or so. COB LED grow lights are the latest thing out as of now. They offer highest lumens for the least watts. The 200watt one i linked below would be a good alternative or support light for you as it doesn't dissipate too much heat probably a little less or around the same as the CFL you have, as a rough estimate, and will help your plants grow a little faster. Just need to get a 120/200v outlet as the plug is different. Good luck on your grow man 👍
Roleadro 200W COB Full Spectrum LED Grow Light with Unique Daisy-Chain Function https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I4NY6GS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pRPHybCP7XG13
Firsties, I love you. I have seen your comments in many other threads and you have commented on some of mine very thoroughly and informatively. You're beyond awesome!
Onto the plant matters~ That picture is what I found from looking up the specific model lamps I have (here) . My parents have always been very generous so I know they put some money down on it. I have two of those though. From what I read on that page vs this one it seems that people get leaf burn when its below 16"... guess I'll have to try and see. I might just use 2 of those shelves one at the top one at the middle/bottom and space out a lot on the shelving unit.
Last year I got carried away too... but can't help myself, it's fun and worth it :3
(And can always let them go wild and die or prosper on their own if can't handle managing them later)
The 8 weeks tomatoes, 10 peppers is exactly what I was looking for. I use the CES site a lot, but can be hard to navigate and starting seeds indoors seems to be a fluid thing and varies from person to person, so was curious what rules of thumb others use.
The spiral notebook idea is great! Thanks :D (And I know I won't remember. I won't remember a week from planting whats what....)
CES's schedule Looks like I can start planting a few things now outside! (yay beans/onion seeds!) Also looks like none of the cold-crops I have should be started early and transplanted, but preferred to be planted at site (radish/carrots/beans). The schedule I found last time didn't have a differentiation between seeds and transplants, so this one is much more helpful.
Thank you
I have it under a red/blue grow light for about 14 hours a day. I don't have a working timer so it gets turned on and off when I remember, lol! Here's the one I have. It works great and my plants are loving it! I sometimes wish I had a white light though because I forget what color my plants actually are sometimes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWN1IQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8.EhAbPMEXZAA
Both work great. Florescents are cheap upfront. LEDs cost more, but last longer and use a little less electricity for the same output. It is really just a decision of if you want to spend your money now or later.
Another consideration is that led grow lights tend to be red/blue. It makes them very efficient grow lights, but might be off putting if it is in a living space.
Whatever you get, a light stand would allow you to move it easily.
The cheapest/easiest thing that might work would be to buy A clamp light and a High Power CFL
Ignore this next bit. ~~But if you really want it to flourish, I'd be looking at a 2ft 4 bulb T5 lamp or a ~100W led array plus a light stand.
Beware of advertised wattages on LEDs(especially cheaper models). Most manufacturers advertise the maximum power and then actually drive the leds with much less.~~
Edit: No matter what you get, don't forget an outlet timer. You are going to want to automate turning the light on/off. Also all links above are just examples they may not be the best thing/best deal.
Im using fox farm ocean forest , I just close the tent and let it get as high humidity as it wants, but I open the tent at least once a day and run a fan to give the plants a workout
The light I’m using is a viparspectra vt300, I was told by pretty much everyone that kratom doesn’t like led light but that’s what I’m using anyways , I just dim it down
viparspectra vt300
Thanks, the idea just popped into my head. My girlfriend helped me wrap it. She wrapped it like a present. the shelf from Home Depot DuroLux DL822N T5 HO 2Ft 2 Fluorescent Lamps Grow Lighting System with 5000 Lumens and 6500K Full Spectrum and Low Profile 7" Wide Reflector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0721TG86M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BopMBb3AMYVFR
Hydrofarm ABWP1 Black and White Polymer, 5-1/2 mm/10' x 10' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WI44LM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7opMBbEPVJ9EY
And some black duct tape to help blend everything in. A little work, with a lot of satisfaction.
Edit: we used velcro for a separate door
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NAPA7GE/ref=twister_B07G2KY9DR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
When my iPower 1000w ballast kicks the bucket I am going to replace it with: https://www.amazon.com/Horticulture-Purple-Reign-Digital-Dimmable/dp/B00WAKP4YK
Then I will buy 400w and 600w MH / 600w and 1000w HPS bulbs. Then only use the power of light I need when I need it.
Make sure your light hood has the glass that drops down instead of slides out. Slide out blows.
My next paycheck, I plan to finally purchase a T5 light. After doing a little poking around, this one seems like it will be the best deal. (I have 6' across of shelf space comprised of three 2' wide wire shelving units, and I already have two 4' T12 lights. This is my setup, for reference.)
The plan is to put the T5 light up top, to cover two of the shelves(which measures 4'). I plant to leave a good few inches (at least 8) between the tops of my plants and the light. Then, I am going to move the T12 lights to the bottom, and have them be much closer to the plants (as is necessary)-- to be hanging across the second two shelving units, the one that the T5 light aren't reaching.
Couple questions:
If they're house plant type plants then you'll be fine but if they need full sun then they're going to start getting leggy without a serious grow light eg:
EnviroGro FLT46 4-Ft, 6-Tube Fixture, T5 Bulbs Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005H1C74O/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_9kJwub058WAYY
It's advertised as 400w, it draws 200w, idk where my link is taking you haha, the one I'm talking about is "Roleadro 400W COB Full Spectrum 2nd Gen".
I have not used this one but I've owned galaxyhydros(same company) and marshydros, those are the ones advertised as 300 but draw about 130w, COBs are generally more efficient. However a relative of mine has been rocking these for about year and a half without issues.
More light for certain. At first it was on a north facing balcony, then under one of those $20 grow lights with a bendable neck. I upgraded to [these](Monios-L LED Grow light Full Spectrum 30W 2ft T5 High Output Integrated Fixture with Reflector Combo for Indoor Plants https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072J2T878?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf).
Also more water. I was only watering my succulents once a month (and like every other month before I started actively caring for them). I water him every two weeks through winter. I think I’m keeping this guy indoors under the lights through summer, so we’ll play watering by ear.
A lot of people use 600w HPS in 4x4s for flower. I use an adjustable 1000w ballast in mine, so I can dial down in summertime. I've done grows that came out great at 700w, with a few weeks of that at 600w.
About the Mars Hydros. . .not a fan of the blurple lights for veg. My experience is they grow really squat, bushy plants, which is annoying when you then move them to a big flowering tent with a ton of vertical space. If your budget is 4 Mars (~$250), maybe think about getting a dimmable 400w? I assume your veg tent will be about half the size of your flowering tent. You must already have venting going for HID heat, I say stick with it.
edit: Another option, instead of a dimmable 400w HID, is to get a completely dimmeable 1000w. I have no love for Apollo gear. But this is the ballast I use in my 4x4' tent, it's lasted a year with no issues. You can dial it between 400w and 1050w, in small increments. Having the two HIDs would mean you could run your 600w for flower, and turn down the "Purple Reign" to 400w for veg. Or, when you can handle the extra heat seasonally, you can switch and run the 600w in veg, and up to 1000w in flower.
This works well: https://www.amazon.com/Sunblaster-904298-NanoTech-Fixture-Reflector/dp/B00AKKUEV0
I use these on my light-hungry succulents, like lithops and echeverias. I love them. Easy to put together, strong light, and I like them for aesthetic reasons too, especially that it’s a soft white light.
TORCHSTAR Plant Grow LED Light Kit, Indoor Herb Garden with Timer Function, 24V Low Voltage, Indoor Harvest Elite for Gourmet or Plant Enthusiasts, Rosemary, Lavender, Seed, Pod Ornamental Gift https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075GJ93PP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Z53WCbWM9P5JD
Okay. You need some Rockwool cubes for your seeds. Start your seeds in those. Put them in a sealed container so it stays humid, make sure the temperature is at least 20 degrees Celsius. Preferably around 25 degrees. You should see seedlings start to pop up in a couple days with the right conditions. I'd wait until the first set of leaves appear before transplanting ( not the seedling leaves)
Hydroponics is extremely simple and has awesome results. I'm currently about to do the Kratky mason jar method.
Your lights might not be enough. You can find nice powerful LED lights on Amazon.
Niello ultra-thin & ultra-light LED Grow Light Panel 45W 225 LEDs 6-Band Full Spectrum Include UV IR for Indoor Plants Growing(Black) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01NAQ1PB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vAORCb85JJQBK
HIGROW Reflector 45W LED Grow Light Panel 225 LEDs 6-Band Full Spectrum Include UV IR with Switch for Indoor Plants Seeding& Growing& Flowering https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XCGT92X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9AORCb0QQXER0
LED Grow Light, Aceple 20W Indoor Growing Ultra-Thin Panel Plant Light with Switch and Plug, 2 Sizes Variable for Greenhouse Hydroponic Indoor Plants Veg Flower https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0761KKJGQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MBORCbMM7YHSP
These are some examples of nice compact grow lights.
NUTRIENTS - Seedlings do not need a pack load of nutrients. They can survive off of just water for a couple sets of leaves before dying from lack of nutrients.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019J3UPSU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I can move the lights to pretty well any position, here is the link for the 50w light I’m currently using, as seen in the photo. I’ll try getting them into a better position, but I’m not sure how to position them parallel like you suggested.
I would say just about any T5 reflector will work, I would focus on the bulbs although you can buy a kit online like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019J3UPRG/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?pd_rd_i=B019J3UPUS&pd_rd_wg=c1mlV&pd_rd_r=SZXT3KMQBD4J9EEE2Q8E&pd_rd_w=q2pWN&th=1 with Apollo Horticulture 2 FT 6400K T5 Fluorescent Grow Light Bulbs. However that is really only used for my mother, clones and seedlings. If you are using the same grow space to flower in as you are for your babies, then just invest in a switchable light source like a MH/HPS switchable ballast or a dual purposed LED that will last the whole cycle like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HI1BTFI/ref=sspa_dk_detail_9?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01HI1BTFI&pd_rd_wg=4Sjdw&pd_rd_r=8XFNFX7T3SW3R5RWT1J5&pd_rd_w=9VpWj
This is my Mother Im currently training to cut clones from in the future. She's spent her whole life so far under just 2 of those Apollo's. https://imgur.com/eIXmu4n. To be fair though the light was just raised so I can get her to stretch, the light is usually only ~6-8inch's above the canopy since fluorescent's don't pull out very much heat. An I will be adding an additional light since she is getting bigger now.
Edit: I am in no way recommending one brand over another or where to purchase. Im only using the sites and products as examples.
edit: spelling
Im having a lot of small scale success with this light
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XBYHOVU/....mine
Argos_undercover said: "It's in this:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B075GJ93PP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So it's not starved for light at all."
heh, a 14 watt light can't be doing much no matter what lies the manufacturer are telling.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LWN1IQ0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503163488&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=top+light+45w+led&dpPl=1&dpID=619GJSyumUL&ref=plSrch&dpPl=1&dpID=619GJSyumUL&ref=plSrch
This is the light I'm using
I got this Apollo amazon one yesterday.
20-30 minutes of assembly. Half the nuts were missing. Plug in. ZZZCH. dead.
Luckily Amazon has a pretty good return policy (they're paying for shipping and refunded immediately), though I'm not looking forward to disassembling and repackaging.
I had better luck with the[ iPower one I have.] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HB3L6W/ref=oh_details_o05_s02_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Since amazon refunded me, I already have ordered this as a replacement for the shitty Apollo one.
LEDs require a specific current, not a specific voltage. I know that sounds odd, but these COB LEDs will continue to consume current until they burn out, so they need a constant current driver in order to regulate the current that's delivered to them. The actual voltage that is delivered can vary, but it's typically somewhere between 12V and 48V.
I have the materials to build just such a setup, but I've read that the Cree COB LEDs I have don't put out a very good light spectrum for plants. I've got the goods, though, so we'll see how it works out.
While I'm talking about it, here are the light sources I have:
Curious to see how the LEDs compare. FWIW, the scotch bonnet plant I have underneath the Apollo 24W R/B LED has a pronounced preference for the 400W MH that is orthogonally located about five feet away.
MAXSISUN Dimmable 300W LED Grow Light 12-band Full Spectrum Veg and Bloom Dimmers for Indoor Greenhouse Plants https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N45HUOJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_6KwblzJVbzQAx
Two shelves each with one of these. Price dropped recently too! So worth it.
Grow light I personally use that has worked very well so far: Hydroplanet T5 2ft 2lamp... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019J3UPRG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Also, is it better to leave them under the 6500K T5's until flower, or is it cool to throw them under the COB's now?:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I4NY7GM/ref=twister_B01N5COOYA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1#HLCXComparisonWidget_feature_div
Not really sure what full spectrum means exactly, I mean, I get the concept, but there has to be a bias towards one or the other?
Not to be biased (especially from a novice), but I have to agree, it does sound like a good set up. Yeah the doors will stay closed and only opened to check on them and the walls will be 100% covered in mylar. How would I go about upping the humidity if it does get too low? I have this bookmarked, however that's been in there for a while now and haven't checked if there's anything better available, which I'm going to assume there is.
Hi. For this seedling station, I am using this light (the 2ft, 4 bulb one) ;
http://www.amazon.com/Hydroplanet-Fluorescent-Included-Horticulture-Gardening/dp/B019J3UPSU/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1462800521&sr=8-19&keywords=t5+grow+light
ftr, i meant this at first
I should think you'd have plenty of space to add another light in there to supplement the small qb. I've got 2 of these in a 30"x30" and they fit with plenty of room to spare. They're cheap, and easy enough to just hang along with the qb. Let your plant get the light intensity from both. You would then even have floorspace to put some smaller supplemental lights in the corners, to throw some light on the otherwise shaded lower growths.
Honestly, your experience and future plan sound strikingly similar to mine. I'm on the tail end of my first grow rn. 30x30x63 tent; 2 x vipar 300; 3 plants/3 strains; 5 gallon fabric pots with 'supersoil'/no nutes. I ended up doing pretty aggressive training to avoid it getting too unwieldy. Also to keep the leggier plant from growing way taller than the others, and fucking up my light spread. I'm very happy with my plants, but, like you, have decided that the next grow will be a single plant. It'll be easier to keep the conditions/environment consistenly dialed in to the needs of the plant. Much easier than shifting multiple things daily, to ensure the best compromise in conditions/environment to please 3 different plants.
So here's what I'm going to do differently next time, having learned the lessons I have.
1 plant in a 10 gallon pot. Well-amended soil from this grow. I'll be planting a cover crop of clover before the cannabis plant. Germinated in rapid rooter, then plopped into a clearing in the middle of the clovers in the 10 gallon fabric pot. No more layering the soil with FFOF to dilute it. These strains were more than happy to slam the stronger soil. I'm confident the next seedling will be perfectly fine planted directly into 'hot' soil [with the rapid rooter].
Not going to do intensive tie-down training this time, though I probably will top again. This time between nodes 7-8, I think. I might even top the side branches as well.
I'm confident that this approach will greatly increase the simplicity of the process, and also give the genetics a good opportunity to shine.
Yeah, I need a fixture like this for another setup I've got so I think I'll see if I can take it apart to do what I want for the other system.
Usually you will need to look at the questions and find where the manufacture answer the actual wattage.
You'll probably be better off going with two lights instead of one so you can move them around for better light distribution.
Roleadro 800W-S Full Spectrum LED Grow Light for Veg and Flowering https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I4NY7GM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i883yb768N1B1
That's the 800 watt version of the one I have.
I have this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0778Z8M5H/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KMW7RYM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The LED light is a much more attractive spectrum, the HPS is quite yellow. No way the LED is actually producing 1800 watts but i suspected that going in. Growing banana, avocado, jackfruit, mandevilla, succulents, lemon, pitaya and some others in a dedicated room. Room had been set up for over 2 weeks, new growth on everything. 18 on, all lights on single timer. You can buy the ratcheting carabiner cords for very cheap. One caveat about any light that is going to actually produce healthy growth is that if it is above your eye level you will not like it. Mine is not set up for aesthetics but to keep my plants thriving through the winter in zone 6. Last year I really struggled along with shitty cheap lights and lost a few plants. We have some huge windows but deep eaves and they just aren't adequate. Entering the plant room is like walking into a blast furnace for the eyes because my plants are so tall.
There are some really shit lights so make sure you're reading the reviews. If people are growing weed with them you're generally good to go. Last year I bought a cheap purple panel led and some spot lights and they were shit. They are also hideously ugly, they make the foliage appear brown. Edit- this is the one I bought last year. I would not buy any this weak again
https://www.amazon.com/UNIFUN-Growing-Hydroponic-Aquatic-Indoor/dp/B01F53LP46/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1538295568&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=led+plant+grow+lights&dpPl=1&dpID=41-UTvLz0CL&ref=plSrch
They may be good for starting seedlings or for lower light houseplants but to keep outdoor full sun plants thriving indoors they were total failure.
I think I've finally decided to go with ViparSpectra LEDs. They get good reviews on multiple websites. They also have a model that has adjustable intensity and is programmable. I'm hoping I can have two of those synchronized in a 2x4 grow tent. Not sure if that is the right amount of light, but it seems to be.
Honestly for that price you could try to find a good deal on a used ati or go with something like this https://www.amazon.com/Hydroplanet-Fluorescent-Included-Horticulture-Gardening/dp/B019J3UPSU/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1536701484&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=t5%2Bho&dpPl=1&dpID=412v4ivZioL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1
Tidal Gardens did a cool video on these cheaper t5 fixtures and he has a one year update on how they lasted, he uses them in his aquaculture facility https://youtu.be/pUuXiHc89bQ
-the one I posted was just the first I found on amazon but there’s many on amazon and some with lots of reviews to read
I would probably save up about 400 and find a used ati but the amazon t5s are a good budget option.
Thanks! The lights are 30 watts each. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072J2T878?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I'd say something like this would be good.
You could have one nice big light, or a couple of smaller ones. Depends on how long you are going to grow indoors, and your budget.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BFPBBD6 This fixture
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXLSEJ8 with six of these, would result in 4800 lumens.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0721TG86M here you have 5000 lumens
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XC3LBI2 you could do this one, but the light is terrible to live in.
https://horticulturelightinggroup.com/products/hlg-65 And this would be your best option. 10.000 lumens.
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VIPARSPECTRA Dimmable Reflector Series DS300 300W LED Grow Light 12-Band Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower, Have Daisy Chain Function https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076J82KQR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EibTBb7T9YVC1
Personally, I would find more appeal in something that offers less in the unit. I'd say look for something that has a light and stand, that looks decent enough, and lets you sort out your pots and seeds yourself. I'm thinking of something like this (though I'm not recommending specifically this product). Make sure the product you choose offers strong enough light for the plants you want to grow.
I'd suggest this because it still gives a neat appearance and added light (in case your office does not have a lot of natural light on its own - most herbs and like light won't grow with just indoor lighting). But this allows you to use any pots and plants you want. Want to grow purple basil? Go for it. Want a small jade plant in some of the space instead of herbs? Buy one and put it there. The flexibility is worth the little bit of extra effort finding your own plants creates. These can still be very easy/simple to do.
If what you want is "some plants" rather than "edible plants", consider a grow light (on a stand or not), with a timer (built in or separate), instead. This gives you even greater flexibility in the variety of plants you can grow, and you can buy more grow lights if you want. The downside of this is there's a lot more research to do to figure out just which plants need what light and other care.
would that do the job for two plants?
Most of the stoff comes from Amazon:
Shelves/wardrobe : https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07BGXD6DW
Lights : https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0761KKJGQ
Emergency blankets for lining : https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00DZ1NFSK
Space heater : https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B074MXC3PN
The rest is salvaged items
1 out of the 4 lights had the power connector not soldered. I fixed it myself but you should be able to return it if this happens to you
That looks quite nice.
This ultra-thin panel light also caught my eye:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0761KKJGQ
This one from Amazon.ca but they sell similar ones on Amazon.com too.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07MB15WS5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mfnDCb9N9JMH7
hey YOU, all this information is in the sidebar or can be easily googled and your shipost comes across particularly shitty.
but, just so this bleeding heart subreddit doesnt call me an asshole for telling you the truth, buy a couple of these lights , prob need like a 4x4 tent at least, you need an exhaust fan with a carbon filter like this
is this light fine
or should I get more?
Great thanks ... It doesnt matter if its the purple lights or soft light kind as long as its the 65000K and 2000lumens right?
I was looking at these (if you look in my profile for my shelf plant placement to get an idea if these light would work with my setup )...
Getting 3 of these... Looking to place cacti on floor
Monios-L LED Grow Light Full Spectrum 30W 2ft T5 High Output Integrated Fixture with Reflector Combo for Indoor Plants https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072J2T878/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1BnNDbGNJCSEQ
I would move that LED to be 30 inches or higher. you'll get some stretch, but you can manage that. Better than stressing the plants with heat and light. ANother option might be to put a clear cup over the plants and use the LED. But man, I would monitor closely.
If youre going to be growing for years over and over, get a more suitable light for the seedlings. Seedling phase is so important to get right so don't fuck around. Do it right. You will never regret having your seedling rocking right out of the gate with no issues.
something like this could work for you.
https://www.amazon.ca/DL822N-Fluorescent-Lighting-Spectrum-Reflector/dp/B0721TG86M/ref=sr_1_18?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfvsBRD7ARIsAKuDvMPvaAeOtB99wouCGNcWQA1w2MIfw1d6nbw2odNg-VyEJGlZEPRh_OEaAtptEALw_wcB&hvadid=231006700218&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001333&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=4694406547764674942&hvtargid=kwd-296613547909&hydadcr=23342_10308598&keywords=t5ho+fixture&qid=1570741419&sr=8-18
I am thinking about ordering these lights for my succulents. This light has high kelvins and high lumens...it should work right?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0721TG86M/ref=psdc_14252961_t1_B01L6EZUBM
VIPARSPECTRA Dimmable Reflector Series DS300 300W LED Grow Light 12-Band Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076J82KQR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cQ9PAbYWE5056
Is what I am using
2 to 4 of these per shelf: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AKKUEV0/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_awdm_PdmIwb04DPQGG
You can save about $10 each by buying them without the reflective shield. Wrap three sides of your unit with plain silver christmas wrap (or mylar if you want to be fancy).
I've been using these for my Sarrs, Pings, Droseras, VFTs, Nephs
You're definitely going to want to get a proper lighting rig. Light is one of the biggest growth and quality factors.
I suggest something like this: iPower GLSETX400DHMAC6 Horticulture 400 Watt HPS MH Digital Dimmable Ballast Grow Light System Kits Air Cooled Reflector Hood Set, 400W https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GYMM6U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_osB3DbE3F6Y0V
It doesn't have to be this one. Try to get something that takes mh and hps bulbs and has a closed, vented hood.
Proper lighting will up your game.
Make sure you have a fan to exhaust the heat from the light.
Read this: https://www.growweedeasy.com/cannabis-grow-lights
Then read everything else on that website.
For starting out,
https://www.amazon.com/Aceple-Growing-Variable-Greenhouse-Hydroponic/dp/B0761KKJGQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=20w+led+grow+light&qid=1574448534&sr=8-4
For later, or if you want to use it right away:
https://www.amazon.com/Exlenvce-Spectrum-Fixtures-Function-Triple-Chips/dp/B07QY16YRD/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=1000w+led+grow+light&qid=1574448449&sprefix=1000w&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNUNKRFJXSEZBS0NKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTA5Mjg3MjJLTUZGMFY3Tkk4TSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTY0NjgxM1A4T1dSTkdFN1BWMiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
This dome has an adjustable top to stabilize humidity, from Dollarama in Canada.
This light is a 50w gooseneck with e27 bulbs. Works great for seedlings and does well at keeping plants alive until you can move outdoors. I do rotate the plants 180° once daily. Don’t try growing with this light but for seedlings it’s great.
I used a Mars 600 in a 3x2x5 ft cabinet with 6 donkey dicks(one fat cola sticks) and it worked great until I had a mold prob. Really humid summer last year! Got about an ounce each(that survived the mold lol). The 300 might be a little weak relative to more expensive models but it'll do fine if you keep it 18 ish inches above your babies and you keep it at 3 or so.
Kind of unrelated I've been looking at Maxsisun 300W LED with dimmer switches on Amazon for $98 as a supplemental light/germination light. Seems OK for the price plus it's got dimmers for both veg and bloom side! Might be worth looking into for that price. Anyone tried it before? I'll link it in edit.
Edit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N45HUOJ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=A1AGUPKP8P5NZ7&psc=1
I lied is $98 not $89. Sorry!
Also grammar and some clarifications.
This light is pretty powerful and cheap. I have 2 and only really need one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00INM0750/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also use T5 flourescent for my seedling tray. It seems to perform exactly the same as the LEDs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019J3UPRG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the light I got, running at 75% power (it's dimmable). It's about a foot above the top of the plant.
How can you tell it's too much light?
I've used https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072J2T878/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for tomatos in the past.. Going to see how these work with my succulents this winter.
Hi this is on sale today. Is it a decent brand?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076J82KQR/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A1BSXM5KIS5MZE&psc=1
My dimensions are 26 inches by 14 inches so a little over 2x1 and 33 inches tall. I've been using a 150w hps which works really well but with summer approaching I need to find something that runs cooler. I recently upgraded my 2x2 tent with a 125w qb that I have yet to test but so far I like the light. Was thinking of getting a smaller qb but not sure what wattage to get. The 65w qb on Alibaba is exspensive to ship so I was looking for other options. I also have a cheap blurple laying around, I think it pulls like 60ish watts https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01I4NY6GS/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
Could I use that with a smaller qb perhaps from supergreenlab? Was thinking this https://shop.supergreenlab.com/collections/veg-lights/products/sgb-72-301b or should I go a different route all together? Thanks
LED lights are fine if you have the budget for them, but if you want to use the entire 5x5 tent, you'd want at minimum, 2 900-watt LEDs (preferrably with 5-watt LEDs for better penetration). Nothing wrong with Mars Hydro. You could always just buy 1 to start, and use only half the tent.
A Single 1000-watt HPS light with a vented hood and 8" fan is what I use in a 5x5 tent with good results.
Ballast: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WAKP4YK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
Hood: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BMVK8HG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
Fan: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GYG39UW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
You would also need, bulbs (MH for veg., HPS for flowering), hangers, ducting for the vented hood, and optionally a carbon filter if you want to control smell. Also, professional growers typically replace their bulbs every 6 months because they lose that much brightness over time...so you might want to factor that in.
One final note is that LEDs do have the advantage that you can grow taller plants...as they are lower profile, and you don't need the same amount of space between the tops of the flowers and the light.
Oh, and what the LED lights draw from the wall is different from what they are listed as...typically they draw about half the amount they are listed at. So an LED that is listed as 900 watts, is actually using closer to 450-475 watts of electricity. The general rule of thumb for lighting is that you want a 35-50 watts of light power per square foot of canopy (for LEDs, you would use the amount of power actually used for this calculation).
Yes absolutely. I'm currently using similar fixtures with replaced bulbs for my tank. Than from Tidal Gardens also did a video on the topic. The only downside I've found is that there isn't a cover on the bottom, so I have to be careful not to splash too much or accidentally bump into the bulbs. You'll definitely want to change the bulbs because the spectrum of those grow bulbs is really good at going algae.
Sounds like you're looking for something like this?
LMAO. I sat down at the computer to see if I could trouble shoot WTF's wrong with this plant. I got on here, saw these photos and thought 'man, that's what mine looks like. Wait, mine's in a red solo cup, too! Hold up, that IS my plant?! WTF?!?' I totally didn't realize or remember posting this last night. I gotta pull it together.
Anyway, if you didn't guess, this is my first grow, and my first ever plant. It's a Colorado Seed Company Krishna Kush Indica. I cracked the seed using the wet-paper-towel-on-a-saucer-under-saran-wrap method. That was Sunday, September 29th. The seed had emerged within 36 hours and I planted it in a red solo cup with some potting soil from Walmart mixed with some sphagnum moss (about 80-20 loam to pete). Used the pencil trick (seed about 1/8" below grade level, tap root pointed down).
Within 48 hours I had a solid germination going on. I have the cup in this thing:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B075GJ93PP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's a counter top "brooder" for seedlings and smaller herbs. I had planned to move the transplant into my grow cabinet in the barn after it got big enough to move up. The light source is about 5" above the top of the cup, so about 4" above the leaves. 4000k light spectrum and about 850 lumens, on for 16H and off for 8H.
I water about every 72 hours with distilled water. No nutrient supplements at all yet. The soil medium doesn't have any excess moisture. If anything the top 1/3 of the cup is somewhat dry; I can feel the weight of the damp soil nearer the bottom of the cup.
Win or lose I'm gonna move the thing into the cabinet later this week and see if the lights/fans in that are better than this table unit. What's the worst that can happen?
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01I4NY6GS/
this is more of what im looking for. i guess the cheapest option for just a few would be to make my own. With these cobs it would be 200 true wattage correct? not 100 like led panels that are said to be 200w
All of these will be totally fine with a grow light. There is a huge range you can get depending on your budget/space for plants. Quite honestly, most of them should be fine! I have a Sansi LED in a pretty normal looking light fixture for some of my orchids and two sets of fluorescents for my bigger plants. (I live in a pretty dark apartment.) All of them work great!
I was only particular about the orchids because some of them have particular light requirements for flowering. All of the foliage plants you mentioned should be pretty happy with regular fluorescents (which are cheaper). I have this two foot fixture strung up on a tension rod and hooked up to a timer and at least one pothos is growing like crazy under it - perhaps this would fit your needs? Happy to send links to the others too if you don't have one in mind you're looking at. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0721TG86M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I was using 2 of these in a grow tent https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01I4NY7GM/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1504978003&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=roleadro%2Bled&dpPl=1&dpID=31XFOYaXmxL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1
But one took a shit and a few of my friends are getting better yields with hps. The heat is easy to manage if it gets too hot I can exhaust it outside.
I run T5's and love them because they are cool and dont pull too much energy. I have a 6 lamp 4 foot T5 HO and it does well for everything I have tried to grow so far.
LIKE THIS
watts don't apply to LEDs in the same way as cfls or HPS/MH. and these are reflector series which are different than regular LEDS. companies have come out with newer reflector series recently.
for example with mars hydro
they have regular
and new reflector series
wattage is lower but they are more powerful or the same power while using less energy, check the ratings on both. they direct the light more intensely with the reflectors.
i have 2 viparspectra 450 watt reflector series and they work great for my 4x2x5 tent.
and 2 smaller lights are generally easier than one big one. more evenly distribute the light to your girls
Viparspectra also make a 300w panel, that'd be much more appropriate for your setup
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073XNB79Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1502767784&sr=8-27&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=viparspectra