LED Grow Lights - Myths vs Reality

Every indoor grower faces the dilemma of choosing between various grow light options for their greenhouse. While Light Emitting Diode (LED) is relatively new technology, High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide Lights have been used for decades. In addition, there are several myths about using LED lights; but they are myths for a reason. And today, we are going to bust these myths with facts so each grower can make the right choice and maximize their crop quality and quantity. Scroll down to read the facts!?

Busting Three Popular LED Grow Light myths with facts?

Growers must make an informed decision before deciding what type of light is right for their greenhouse or indoor plantation. Given below are the most popular myths that we are busting with actual facts so you can make the right choice.?

1. Myth:?

The initial investment in LED grow lights is higher than their HPS and Metal Halide counterparts but the ROI is not high enough.?

Reality:?

Growers choose LED grow lights as a long-term solution to frequent problems – replacing lights regularly and high lighting bills. They are extremely energy-efficient and lower lighting bills up to 40%, giving growers a simple payback of just over 2 years and an increase in ROI of 35%+! Keep in mind that government rebates reduce your initial investment drastically, making this a win-win situation like no other.?

2. Myth:?

LED grow lights constantly maintain low temperatures, which is why you can install them close to plants. ?

Reality:?

LED lights produce low levels of Infrared radiation (700 to 3,000 nm); they also have a high coefficient for electrical energy conversion to photosynthetically active radiation (1,6-1,7 μmol J-1). A major benefit is that they do not get hot, which is good for the plants; but ensure the ambient temperature within the greenhouse is suitable for crop.In addition, it is imperative to keep adequate distance from plant - as mentioned by the manufacturer. ?

3. Myth: ?

Red Light is for flowering, blue light is for growth, and green light is not required. Hence, growers must choose the colour spectrum accordingly.?

Reality:?

Plants cannot grow solely under red, blue, or green light. Exposing a plant only to red light would make it thin and long while exposing it to blue light is necessary for photosynthesis and leaf formation. Green light – on the contrary – is used more efficiently by plants than other colours in the light spectrum. LED grow lights provide growers with a blend of colours from the red to blue spectrum that ensures optimal plant growth.??

We are sure that growers now have much more clarity on why to retrofit their greenhouse with LED grow lights, but having a trustworthy end-to-end partner is essential, too. But, who??

EnerSavings – Your Trusted Energy Advisors?

EnerSavings is Canada’s leading energy management company. Headquartered in Ontario, we help growers across the country with superior products – after all, we have a strategic partnership with Oreon, a market leader in this segment. Our LED grow lights offer you several benefits:?

1. Best price per micromole?
2. 40% + Hydro reduction vs. HPS?
3. Cutting-edge water-cooled technology?
4. IP67 dust and water resistance?
5. Uniform light distribution for increased harvest cycles?
6. 5-year, 50,000-hour warranty?

That’s not all. We give you a FREE property assessment followed by a custom proposal so you know you’re making the right choice. To know more, send us an email on [email protected] or visit www.enersavings.com/grow-lights.??