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The benefits of LED grow-lights

Jason Sandford July 29, 2009

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

Press release:

Asheville, NC — July 27, 2009 — Gardeners know the sheer delight of fresh herbs and vegetables picked right off the plant. In today’s society where going green and turning to organic produce are priorities for many, consumers will soon lose that ability to grow their own organic plants as the colder months roll in. LED technology is making it easier than ever for those health and eco-conscious consumers to keep growing their favorite plants year-round indoors. LED-Grow-Lights.com offers several LED Grow Light products capable of keeping indoor plants warm and well-lit for favorable growth conditions.

“LED Grow Lights solve a lot of problems for indoor gardeners,” says Product Specialist Matthew Alexander. “Unlike other lighting options, they provide an optimal spectrum of light for growing plants inside. Just as important, they can be a safer alternative to incandescent light bulbs because they don’t generate as much heat.”

LED Grow Lights may be more expensive than incandescent options on the surface, but over time they offer real value. Gardeners won’t have to change light bulbs as often, as LED Grow Lights last up to 50,000 hours (which equates to more than five years between changes). It wouldn’t be a bad idea to look at a range of full spectrum led grow light to ensure you make the right choice for your budget and type of plant you’re growing.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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5 Comments

LED grow lights August 24, 2009

I have a question on lighting i have just read a artical on using blue LED lights during the 12hrs of that would be the normally be dark aparantly plants photosynthesize but the flowering is not affected more growth and produce more sugars(approx 20-40watts per 1000 watts of reg light is suggested) has any one tried this and if so what were the results

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realityczech July 31, 2009

Hey Jeff,

You may want to go beyond ivy and make a better living REALLY gardening. Just a suggestion.

realityczech

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Jeff July 30, 2009

We live in a dark log cabin with LED christmas lights on all the time. I wondered why my ivy plants seemed so happy and thriving. I didn’t think LEDs gave off enough light. Now we know. Nice.

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Ash July 30, 2009

yeah, really.

note the focus on the fact that LED lights give off less heat, a key give-away to many a grow-house!

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realityczech July 30, 2009

"the sheer delight of fresh ‘herbs’"

A priceless press release, Ash.

They can’t make this "stuff" up.

Time for me to go "weed" the garden!

realityczech

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