What-----Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are electrical devices that emit a spectrum of energy efficient light that can stimulate plant growth.
The spectrum of light they emit may be similar to the sun’s or have certain light spectrums that may stimulate plants at different stages of growth. LED grow lights can be used as the sole source of light for plants or as a supplement.
How-----LED grow lights use two different types of semiconductor materials to create their own spectrum of light. The first semiconductor has negative charges –electrons-, whereas the second one has positive charges called holes.
They pass light energy through semiconductor chips to emit their spectrum of light unlike other grow lights which use filaments, gas, mercury or lead to produce light.
In comparison, LED grow lights are energy efficient, versatile and more durable than incandescent lights. In addition, they also better for the environment.
How do plants react to different light colors?
Violet(380nm-445nm) - Enhances the color, taste, and aroma of plants
Blue(450nm-495nm) - Increases the growth rate of plants.
Green(495nm-570nm) - Enhances chlorophyll production and is used as a pigment for proper plant viewing
Yellow(570nm-600nm) - Plants exhibit less growth compared to blue and red light
Red(600nm-700nm) - When combined with blue light it yields more leaves and crops, depending on what is being grown
Far Red(700nm-850nm)- Speeds up the Phytochrome conversion which reduces the time a plant takes to go into a night-time state. This allows the plant to produce a greater yield
The spectrum of light they emit may be similar to the sun’s or have certain light spectrums that may stimulate plants at different stages of growth. LED grow lights can be used as the sole source of light for plants or as a supplement.
How-----LED grow lights use two different types of semiconductor materials to create their own spectrum of light. The first semiconductor has negative charges –electrons-, whereas the second one has positive charges called holes.
They pass light energy through semiconductor chips to emit their spectrum of light unlike other grow lights which use filaments, gas, mercury or lead to produce light.
In comparison, LED grow lights are energy efficient, versatile and more durable than incandescent lights. In addition, they also better for the environment.
How do plants react to different light colors?
Violet(380nm-445nm) - Enhances the color, taste, and aroma of plants
Blue(450nm-495nm) - Increases the growth rate of plants.
Green(495nm-570nm) - Enhances chlorophyll production and is used as a pigment for proper plant viewing
Yellow(570nm-600nm) - Plants exhibit less growth compared to blue and red light
Red(600nm-700nm) - When combined with blue light it yields more leaves and crops, depending on what is being grown
Far Red(700nm-850nm)- Speeds up the Phytochrome conversion which reduces the time a plant takes to go into a night-time state. This allows the plant to produce a greater yield
