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Boost your indoor crops with the secrets of Plagron fertilizers and their premium additives!

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Discover the Plagron brand fertilizers and additives, available on our GrowLED site, for successful indoor growing. Plagron, a recognized company for more than 25 years, offers quality products for demanding growers. Choose from TerraBLOOM, TerraGROW, AlgaGROW, AlgaBLOOM fertilizers, and Vita Race, PK 13/14, Pure Zym, Sugar Royal, Green Sensation, Power Roots, and Bat Guano additives. Each product offers specific benefits, promoting vigorous growth, abundant flowering, increased disease...

GrowLED Calculator - Easily estimate your electricity consumption or required air flow

Posted in: Tips and advice on growing under LEDs

The new Growled calculator was designed to help people who grow indoors. It can estimate the cost of electricity consumption based on the cost of kW per hour, the number of watts of lighting and the duration of operation. It can also estimate the airflow required in the grow box based on the size of the box and the number of watts of LED lighting, as well as the number of pots that can fit in the box based on the sizes of the box and the pots.

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...

Choosing a LED horticultural lamp in 2025? Bulbs, bars, power, spectrum...

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LED horticultural lamps in 2025 are distinguished by several advantages:Energy efficiency and performance : They provide optimal lighting for photosynthesis, while consuming less energy compared to HPS lamps. For example, a SpectraWILD S320 delivers more light (650 µmol/s) than a 400W HPS lamp while reducing costs.Longevity and reliability : Horticultural LEDs degrade slowly (only 3% per year), unlike HPS which lose up to 30% of their efficiency in 6 months, thus reducing...

TOP 2020 Best LED Horticultural Lighting

Posted in: Tips and advice on growing under LEDs,

The article features a 2020 Top Best LED Horticultural Lights for Growing Plants Indoors, categorized by growing area. The lights shown are chosen based on their performance, economy and ease of installation. The products presented range from the SpectraBULB X30 bulb for an area of 40cm x 40cm to the Heliospectra RX30 suitable for laboratory research. Brands represented include Todogrowled, Horticulture Lighting Group, CannaLED, BloomLED and TerraLED.

Our 3 tips for reducing the electricity consumption of your indoor grow

Posted in: Tips and advice on growing under LEDs, , Information on indoor cultivation

This article highlights the challenges and solutions associated with indoor cultivation, particularly regarding the high energy consumption primarily due to the intensive use of HPS/MH lighting systems. It underscores the importance of technological advancements, especially LED lighting, as a means to significantly reduce this consumption. Here are the key points discussed in the article:Reducing Electrical Consumption with LED Lighting: Transitioning to LEDs is portrayed as a critical...

Mars Hydro Model Comparison: Find the Perfect Light for Your Grow Space

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Check out our comprehensive Mars Hydro grow light comparison chart, giving you an in-depth look at the most popular models. From the Mars Hydro TS 600 to the powerful Mars Hydro SP 6500, explore the essential features of each lamp. We review things like light output, light spectrum, waterproof design, flexible installation, and more. Choose the lamp that best suits your growing and flowering needs. Each lamp is designed to provide optimal performance and energy efficiency while promoting...

Comparison of LED horticultural lamps: Calitek Quantum Bears 340W vs Lumatek ATS 300W PRO

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In this article, we compared two popular LED grow lights, the Calitek Quantum Bears 340W and the Lumatek ATS 300W PRO. We've taken a detailed look at their respective features, performance, and benefits to help indoor growers make an informed choice. The Calitek Quantum Bears 340W offers high energy efficiency, full light spectrum and ease of use, while the Lumatek ATS 300W PRO stands out for its durability, external control and passive cooling. Whether you opt for the power and efficiency of...

Why choose an LED horticultural lamp in 2023?

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The article discusses the use of LEDs for indoor horticultural lighting. LEDs are popular for several reasons: they use less electricity, have a longer life than other lighting sources, produce better quality light for plant growth, and produce almost no heat. By choosing LED horticultural lighting, you can save energy on electricity bills while protecting the environment, and have a durable, cost-effective and efficient solution for plant lighting. LEDs can run for years without needing to...

Which LED horticultural lamp to choose for my indoor growing?

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This article talks about the importance of choosing the right LED grow light for indoor growing. It mentions different scenarios, such as growing on a small area (less than 40cm x 40cm) where LED horticultural bulbs would be most suitable, with models such as the SpectraBULB X30. He also mentions that for crops on a larger surface (120 x 120 cm), there are efficient lights for growth and flowering, such as the Rhino 560W from the CannaLED brand or the Lumatek 600W and 600W PRO. He also...

GUIDE: How to Choose the Best LED Horticultural Lighting for Growing on 60cm x 60cm in 2023

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In this article, Mélanie, an indoor gardening expert at GrowLED, guides you in choosing the ideal LED horticultural lighting for your 60cm x 60cm indoor cultivation. Discover the importance of lighting for vigorous plant growth and the factors to consider in determining specific lighting needs. The advantages of LED horticultural lights are highlighted, with special attention paid to energy efficiency, durability, and suitable light spectrums. In presenting the best LED horticultural lights,...

Choose your air intractor for my indoor culture

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The article explains the usefulness of an air intractor for indoor growing. If the growing space is confined or if the air comes from a cooler room, an intravenous may be needed to keep the plants healthy. When using a large grow room or closing the windows of the grow room, an intravenous will also be required. It is important to choose an appropriate wattage for the intravenous to avoid positive pressure. If a charcoal filter is used, an intractor with 35% less power than the extractor is...