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Why are red and blue LEDs weaker on my LED horticultural lamp?
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The article discusses the use of UV and infrared LEDs for indoor plant growth. These spectrums emit wavelengths outside the visible spectrum to the human eye, but they have important benefits for plant growth. UV can stimulate growth by increasing phytohormone production, while infrared can enhance photosynthesis by increasing plant temperature. The benefits of using UV and infrared have been discovered by researchers at several universities over the years.
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1 – Introduction to growing plants indoors
Posted in: Indoor growing guide
The article discusses indoor growing, which involves growing plants in an enclosed space, usually inside the house. This requires basic equipment such as horticultural LED lamps for artificial lighting, an irrigation system, pots and an air extractor. Indoor growing can be done all year round, allows for control of plant growing conditions, can be a relaxing activity and can lead to high quality crops. However, growing indoors can also be expensive, require a lot of space and be demanding in...
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Improve your harvest thanks to ventilation!
Posted in: Tips and advice on growing under LEDs
In an indoor culture, we try to reproduce the conditions of nature. The use of a fan is important to solidify the plant and avoid mold. LED lights are preferable to HPS lights because they produce less heat. It is important to choose a fan according to the growing area. Fan timing depends on preference and noise, but it is recommended to run the fan during the mid-growth and flowering phases. It is important not to use a fan for small plants and cuttings to avoid mold.
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