Category: Grow Lighting Education

Grow Light Bulbs 101: Types, Lifespan, and When to Replace Them

Two factors determine whether a bulb is right for your situation: how much light it produces relative to your space, and what spectrum of light it delivers at each growth

How to Set Up Grow Lights: Hang, Space, and Dial In for Maximum Yield

Poor light setup is one of the top reasons growers leave yield on the table — and most don't realize it's happening. A fixture hung even a few inches too

Grow Light Timers & Controllers: How to Choose the Right One for Your Setup

Grow light timers and controllers exist to solve one problem: plants are exquisitely sensitive to light duration, and human beings are unreliable timekeepers.

Under-Canopy Grow Lights: Boost Yields, Bud Quality & Color

In the continuous quest for higher yields, every aspect of the plant’s environment needs to be optimized. Under-canopy lighting, also known as sub-canopy lighting, offers a compelling solution to common

Light Stress In Plants: Identification & Treatment

Sufficient lighting is essential for all stages of growth, but sometimes you can overdo it - leading to light stress in plants. This can cause a variety of issues with

Grow Light Certifications: What Do They All Mean?

There are an abundance of different grow light certifications and it can get overwhelming. What do you need, and what don’t you need? As we’ll explain in this quick article,

UV and UVB Lights For Plants: Everything You Need To Know

There has been some debate over the importance of UV light for plants. Some growers even wonder whether ultraviolet light has a place in plant cultivation of any kind at

The Difference Between Single Ended and Double Ended Grow Lights

Whether you’re just starting with your indoor grow or looking to upgrade your current setup, knowing the difference between single-ended and double-ended grow lights is essential.

Grow Light Coverage Calculator: How Many Grow Lights Do You Need?

Calculating your grow lighting requirements really is just two steps – determine your plant’s lighting needs (watts/square foot), and your plant canopy dimensions. A common mistake new growers make is

How To Measure Grow Light With A PAR Meter

In the past, lumens and lux meters have been used to measure light for plants, but we have since learned that these are not the best indicators of how well

Grow Room Electricity Calculator: Estimate Your Running Costs

Grow Room Electricity Calculator: Estimate & Reduce Your Monthly Costs Your grow room electricity bill is one of the most predictable — and controllable — expenses in indoor cultivation. But

Grow Light Reflector Cords and Sockets

There are two main types of reflector cord socket types used on HID lighting fixtures, "standard" and the proprietary "Hydrofarm" type.