Grow Lights - High Pressure Sodium HPS

!±8± Grow Lights - High Pressure Sodium HPS

Some of the most popular grow lights for indoor gardening are HID lights. The two best HID lights for growing plants are MH (Metal Halide) and HPS (High Pressure Sodium). For this article we will focus on the HPS or High Pressure Sodium lights.

High Pressure Sodium lights are usually used during the flowering stage of a plants grow cycle. This is because the HPS light bulb emits a spectrum that is red, yellow, and orange in color. This is going to be the light spectrum that mimics most closely the light that is produced by the sun later in the year, like fall time. This makes the HPS light ideal for plants that are in their fruiting and flower stage.

High Pressure Sodium HPS lights come in many different sizes. The most popular wattage's are 150w, 250w, 400w, 600w, and 1000w. You can find HPS lights in other sizes but the ones mentioned above are the most widely used. All HPS Lighting systems come with a ballast and cord set to run the light bulb. You will probably want to add a hood so that you can concentrate the light downward toward your plants.

When you are going to buy a HPS lighting system you will want to make sure that you get it from a reputable manufacturer. Sunlight Supply, HydroFarm, Sunleaves, and Lumatek are some of the good manufacturers. It is worth the extra money to get a HPS lighting system made by one of these guys, most also come with at least a 5 year warranty. I have personally used all of these brands, and although they have their advantages and disadvantages they are all solid products that the manufacturers back up with a warranty. You will never want to mix and match parts for a lighting system, it is very dangerous to do so and could cause a fire.

There are two types of ballast that will run a HPS lighting system, magnetic and digital. The magnetic ballasts are cheaper and more reliable, but they are bigger, nosier, and emit a good amount more heat. These have been the standard in the indoor horticulture industry for decades. The digital HID light ballast is relatively new to the market. People like them because they are smaller, quieter, and create less heat. That all sounds great, but keep in mind that they also have a much higher failure rate, and don't work well with some types of grow bulbs out on the market today. Mainly Hortilux bulbs have had problems with the digital ballast and more specifically the 1000w has had the most. I was told recently that Hortilux is finally going to adapt their bulbs to work with digital ballasts. When I stop running into people that are blowing up their Hortilux bulbs in digital ballasts I will let you guys know. For now be aware that this is a potential problem and talk with your local hydroponics/indoor gardening retailer to find out the latest information before spending over 0 on a bulb that will blow up on you. I would say that as long as you go with a brand from a reputable manufacturer that has a warranty either one is fine it's personal choice and budget that will play most on your decision.

Expect to change your HPS light Bulbs every 9 to 12 months. You may hear HPS bulbs can last up to two years, although this is correct in the sense that they will continue to emit light for two years, lumen degradation starts after only 6-9 months. So in order to get the maximum growing power from your bulbs you will need to change them out at least once a year.

Happy growing!

Grow Lights - High Pressure Sodium HPS

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Spring Into Weed Control For A Great Start To The Growing Season!

!±8± Spring Into Weed Control For A Great Start To The Growing Season!

As soon as the weather warms up in spring we're all eager to get outside and enjoy the world turning green again. While you're out there enjoying the new season, why not get a head start on keeping the yard looking great and spring into weed control? It really doesn't take very much effort, and there's a way to do it without making your yard off limits for days. By using corn gluten meal, you'll have a preemergent herbicide that kills weeds before they show up, and it is organic.

Why so early in the growing season? Spring is a time for rebirth, but not just for your perennials, shrubs, trees, and lawn; it's also the time for things that are not so nice to grow. Crabgrass and dandelions start growing like crazy, too! Hitting them right away with weed control and stopping them before they grow up means a lot less pulling out by hand for you later.

What does it do? Corn gluten meal dries up the root as it emerges from the seed, killing the plant before it shows. It's so good at this you'll want to be sure not to plant any seeds of your own for 60 days before and after applying! At the same time, healthy fully-grown plants are not hurt by this, rather they are helped. With a nitrogen content of 9%, corn gluten meal is a true weed and feed that will nurture your yard with fertilizer for 3 months. This saves you the chore of feeding separately.

Is it a lot of work? Not much seems harder than digging up pesky plants by hand, but using this weed control is easy by any standard. Simply apply the amount on the package directions and water in. Other than not planting seeds, the only other thing to avoid is poking holes in the ground. This herbicide works like a blanket of protection, and any new holes will be a spot that's unprotected. The last thing you want to do is provide a welcoming space for airborne weed seeds.

How safe is it to use? This is a food by-product that is organic. There is no danger in using this, unlike with chemical herbicides. Apply, and you can immediately start enjoying your yard, not watching it from a distance. In fact, corn gluten meal is not just used for weed control, but it's also used in pet food and animal feed.

All in all, there is a simple way to stop weeds before they start by using this product to dry up the new weeds, feed your established plants, and doing it all without poisonous chemicals. You don't miss any time enjoying the outdoors waiting for the chemicals to be "safe" enough to walk on your property. While you're enjoying the new life spring brings, give yourself a chance to enjoy your weed-free yard all year long by springing into weed control with corn gluten meal.

Spring Into Weed Control For A Great Start To The Growing Season!

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!±8± Hydrofarm FLT24 2-Foot Four Tube T5 Fluorescent Grow Light System

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Hydrofarm FLT24 2-Foot Four Tube T5 Fluorescent Grow Light System

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Sunshine Systems LEDGP45 GlowPanel 28 Watt 45 LED Grow Light

!±8±Sunshine Systems LEDGP45 GlowPanel 28 Watt 45 LED Grow Light

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The GlowPanel 45 uses the latest in LED technology to provide your plants with the perfect blend of light suitable for all stages of growth. From seed to flower to fruit. More than four times the output of the original GlowPanel®, the GlowPanel 45® uses only 28 Watts of power and surpasses the output of a 250 Watt HPS. It easily provides five square feet of coverage for your garden. The GlowPanel 45 is a plug and play grow light - it works right out of the box. There is no need for any additional ballasts or reflectors and the GlowPanel 45 comes complete with its own hanging kit.

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