Growing Plants Indoors with LumiBar LED Modules: The Guide to Efficient LED Horticultural Lighting Systems
- By Ledrise Led Professional
- Jan 5, 2023
Growing plants in closed and fully controlled environments, under artificial lighting is method of growing popularity. There is also increasing competition to have results at a low cost and as fast as possible, thus the lighting system plays a crucial role.
Below you will find a quick guide how to build the most efficient lighting system.
1) Research, research
Understand what spectrum and intensity of light your plants need.
You can start by reading our detailed article about horticulture lighting here
2) Choose the right PPFD and light color for your plants
With the latest technology achievements, special or full spectrum white light LEDs are the most efficient and cost effective light sources for plant growth. With 3000K white color temperature you will have more pleasant looking plants while with 5000K you obtain faster growth.
With our Nichia 757 Rsp0a LEDs with white light for special spectrum for plant growth or full spectrum Nichia Optisolis CRI98 LEDs your plants will grow up to 50% more than conventional light, including standard white LEDs, a combination of red and blue LEDs or a fluorescent tube, for lower energy consumption.
