When the sun isn’t on your side, grow lights can come to the rescue. Whether you’re looking to get a leg up on vegetable growing season or just help your houseplants survive the winter, here’s how to find the best grow light for your needs and space.
FAQ:
Q: What is the Best Lighting for growing plants indoors?
A: Metal halide lights are a good lighting choice for growing your plants indoors when there is no sunlight available. Metal halide lighting emits more light rays in the blue spectrum. Blue light regulates the rate of a plants growth as well as other plant responses including stomata opening.
Q: What is the best light for plant growth?
A: High intensity metal halide lights are best for plants that need high light conditions during the leafy vegetative growth stages. High intensity lights are more expensive than fluorescent lights and not cost effective for most small home gardens.
Q: What is a plant light?
A: A grow or plant light is an electrical light that provides an artificial source of light to stimulate the growth of plants. Grow lights achieve this function by emitting electromagnetic radiation in the visible light spectrum that simulates sunlight for the important process of photosynthesis.
