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  • LED or HID Grow Light ?
    LED or HID Grow Light ?
    Posted in: Tips and advice on growing under LEDs

    The HID (High Intensity Discharge) lamp is a popular alternative for indoor growers as it offers a low initial cost. However, it requires additional costs for energy and ventilation. The HID lamp works by sending current through metal vapors to create light, but consumes a lot of energy to cool before being turned on again. A popular alternative is the LED lamp as it offers versatility and emits the necessary amount of blue and red light for growth and flowering without additional costs.

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  • The hemp light cycle
    The hemp light cycle
    Posted in: Tips and advice on growing under LEDs

    This article discusses indoor hemp cultivation, a plant grown from the Cannabaceae family that is selected for its stem size and low THC content. To grow hemp, it is important to provide the right amount of light and darkness to ensure the best production. There are two stages of development: vegetative growth and flowering. During vegetative growth, it is important to light the plant for 16 to 18 hours per day to have healthy foliage and stems. During flowering, the plant will only need 12...

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  • Is it important to use a horticultural LED lamp?
    Is it important to use a horticultural LED lamp?
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    LED lighting for plants uses a specific wavelength to promote growth. It is efficient and targeted, with optimized thermal management, a low thermal footprint beneficial for the environment, and easy installation. It also has a long lifespan and reduced environmental impact, even though its initial cost is high, it allows for long-term savings.

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  • The different spectrum colors
    The different spectrum colors
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    LEDs (light-emitting diodes) can be used to influence the development of indoor plants. Different colors of LED are more appropriate depending on the stage of plant development. Blue (450nm) is ideal for accelerating vegetative growth, while red (630-660nm) promotes budding and flowering. White LEDs are necessary to provide visibility and detect plant health problems. The ultraviolet spectrum is rarely used, but can be used for a short period to increase THC content. It is important not to...

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  • How does a LED horticultural lighting lamp work?
    How does a LED horticultural lighting lamp work?
    Posted in: Information on indoor cultivation

    This article discusses the use of LED lights for indoor gardening. It explains that LED lights emit a very powerful light through an electric current passing through a semiconductor material. It highlights that the necessary brightness for plants varies according to different stages of their growth and that it is therefore important to choose an LED light with a wide spectrum to mimic sunlight and provide your plants with the light they need. It also mentions that LED lights are more...

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  • What are the advantages of a horticultural LED lamp?
    What are the advantages of a horticultural LED lamp?
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    This article highlights the benefits of using LED lights for indoor gardening. It states that they are more compact and require less equipment than traditional lighting systems, that they have a lower operating temperature and that they have better energy efficiency. It also mentions that they have a longer lifespan compared to traditional lighting lamps.

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  • LED Grow Light or Fluorescent Lighting ?
    LED Grow Light or Fluorescent Lighting ?
    Posted in: Indoor growing guide

    The fluorescent lamps are a popular lighting choice for indoor cultivation due to their low heat emission and affordable price. However, they have a disadvantage in terms of lifespan compared to LED lamps and do not provide the same savings. Many cultivators prefer to use LED lighting for more reliability. Fluorescent lamps work by using pressurized gases such as mercury vapor, neon, xenon, argon or Krypton in a tube. It is important to store them in a safe place to avoid any environmental...

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  • A LED culture lamp in a few words!
    A LED culture lamp in a few words!
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    LED lights were introduced to the market between 2005 and 2010, but they took some time to be adopted by indoor growers. Yet, they are now considered essential for indoor growing. Their technology has evolved significantly, and now there are compact, easy-to-install LED panels that can be used throughout the different stages of plant growth. These panels feature powerful, broad-coverage light spectra and can illuminate larger areas. LED lights are also self-contained, unlike other lighting...

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  • Choose a LED culture lighting or HPS?
    Choose a LED culture lighting or HPS?
    Posted in: Indoor growing guide

    The HPS lamp is a commonly used lighting system for indoor gardening, but it has drawbacks such as high heat production, high energy consumption, and insufficient yellow light for growth and flowering stages of plants. Additionally, it emits CO2 and contains mercury, which can have a negative impact on the environment. An alternative to consider is the LED lamp, which is more expensive but offers energy and light quality benefits for plants.

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  • Is it important to use a horticultural LED lamp?
    Is it important to use a horticultural LED lamp?
    Posted in: Fans

    LED lighting for plants uses a specific wavelength to promote growth. It is efficient and targeted, with optimized thermal management, a low thermal footprint beneficial for the environment, and easy installation. It also has a long lifespan and reduced environmental impact, even though its initial cost is high, it allows for long-term savings.

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  • Your growshop in Nancy now available!
    Your growshop in Nancy now available!
    Posted in: Information on indoor cultivation

    "Au Palétuvier", your growshop located in Champigneulles, 5 minutes from Nancy, is a physical extension of the recognized website GrowLED. It offers a wide range of high-quality horticultural products, including fertilizers, grow rooms, LED horticultural lights, hydroponic systems, and many more. You will also find complete packs to start your indoor cultivation."Au Palétuvier" works with the best brands on the market, such as Atami, Biobizz, BionicLED, BloomLED, Gavita, and many others. The...

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  • How does a LED horticultural lighting lamp work?
    How does a LED horticultural lighting lamp work?
    Posted in: Fans

    This article discusses the use of LED lights for indoor gardening. It explains that LED lights emit a very powerful light through an electric current passing through a semiconductor material. It highlights that the necessary brightness for plants varies according to different stages of their growth and that it is therefore important to choose an LED light with a wide spectrum to mimic sunlight and provide your plants with the light they need. It also mentions that LED lights are more...

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