Lec lights provide the full spectrum.
Best light for growing plants indoors uk.
Led and t5 fluorescent lights can either be blue or red or can have a blended spectrum.
Light that mimics sunlight s full range of warm and cool colors from red to blue is best for growing plants blue is for vegetative growth the red spectrum is for flowers thompson explains.
Tomatoes for example can be started earlier in the year under lights when natural daylight is still too weak.
The kingbo dual optical lens series 300w led grow light is another superb option available on the uk market and is the best value led grow light you can find.
The t5 ho tubes should be placed around 60cm 2ft above the seedlings for around 16 hours a day.
A good led light should run 10 to 12 hours look for a cooling system should be full spectrum.
If you prefer fluorescent lights that are brighter than the majority on the market but still energy efficient this model of hydrofarm s grow lights with four tubes is the best choice for your indoor plants.
If you re looking for indoor grow lights to use in a small room with a small number of plants it s time to consider this model from marshydro.
These benefit from predominantly blue light to promote good growth and compact plants.