Blog Entries categorized as "Gardening Under Lights"
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Why Are My Plants Stretching?
January 5, 2019
When plants stretch or grow toward the sun, also known as tropism, they are reaching for more blue light.
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CFLs Work Well in Small Spaces
January 4, 2019
I use a 250 watt CFL in a small space on a variety of plants.
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Salvia Stem Cutting
January 3, 2019
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Group Indoor Edibles by Temperature Needs
January 2, 2019
Grow heat- or cool-temperature plants together
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Spotlight LEDs for Houseplants & Orchids
January 1, 2019
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Custom Kitchen Grow Light Shelves for Herbs
December 30, 2018
Fluorescent fixtures are small and easy to mount.
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Cool & Warm Spectrum Fluorescent Grow Lights
December 29, 2018
Fluorescent lamps are avaiable in all spectrums.
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Many Plants are Photoperiodic
December 28, 2018
The length of time you leave your lights on is just as important as the type and intensity of light you provide.
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Seedlings Will Stretch if Too Far From Light
December 26, 2018
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Speed up Seedlings with Heat Mats
December 25, 2018
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How Far From Grow Lights to Place Seedlings
December 23, 2018
Move small fixtures up as plants grow larger to aviod heat stress.
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Biodegradable Seed Pots
December 19, 2018
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Grow Lights: Choose the Right Quantity and Spectrum of Light
December 18, 2018
Having the right spectrum of light is not enough to grow healthy plants.
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What is Seed Chitting?
December 16, 2018
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Can You Grow Plants Using Only Red Light?
December 15, 2018
Plants grown only under red light may not transpire properly
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CMH Grow Lamps Require Less Electricity
December 14, 2018
CMHs are more efficient than standard MH lamps.
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Orchid Light Requirements
December 13, 2018
Different types of orchids thrive with different light levels.
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Why do Plant Leaves Change Color?
December 11, 2018
Why do Plant Leaves Change Color? They have special pigments that give them different bright colors.
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Carnivorous Plants Need Bright Light Indoors
December 10, 2018
Use grow lights to keep carnivorous plants.
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Optimal Humidity for Indoor Plants
December 9, 2018
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African Violet: A Perfect Houseplant
December 8, 2018
African Violets are great for beginner indoor gardeners
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HPS Grow Lamp Light Spectrum
December 7, 2018
Add addtional lamps to cover teh blue spectrum when using HPS lamps.
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Rooting Hormone Speed Up Plant Cuttings
December 6, 2018
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Three Categories of Plant Photoperiods
December 5, 2018
Plants are either long-day, short-day or day-neutral.
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Heat Generated by Grow Lamps
December 4, 2018
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Choosing Grow Lights
December 3, 2018
There are multiple factors to take into consideration when choosing your grow lamps.
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Catteleya Orchids Require Short Days to Flower
December 2, 2018
Keep lighting periods short to encourage flowering in Catteleya orchids.
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Grow Lights: What is Kelvin (K)Temperature?
November 30, 2018
Kelvin temperature is used to describe the visual color of light that a lamp emits.
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Begonia Leaf Plantlets
November 29, 2018
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Tomatoes Won't Ripen? It's the Temperature!
November 27, 2018
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Start Seedlings Under Cool Full-Spectrum Lamps
November 26, 2018
In general, use red light for flowering, and blue light for vegetative growth.
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Light Requirements for Garlic to Form Bulbs
November 25, 2018
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Grow Lights: Use Timers to Control Photoperiod
November 23, 2018
Simple lamp timers can be used to turn your grow lamps on and off on a set lighting schedule.
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Impact of PPFD Light Levels on Cucumber Plants
November 22, 2018
Higher PPFD increases plant growth.
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Grow Dwarf Citrus Indoors
November 21, 2018
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Grow Tent Considerations
November 18, 2018
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Grow Light Shelf Setup
November 13, 2018
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Hot Temperatures Can Hinder Plant Growth
November 11, 2018
Temperature influences plant growth and development
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Can You Replace LED Grow Lamps?
November 8, 2018
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Growing Kale in Cool Temps
November 7, 2018
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Countertop Lettuce with Grow Lights
November 5, 2018
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How Does Blue Light Affect Plant Growth?
November 3, 2018
Blue light helps control excessive stem elongation
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Use Ratchet Cords to Move Grow Lights
November 2, 2018
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Rooting Plants in Water
November 1, 2018
Many plants will develop new root when stems are placed in water.
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Full Spectrum Grow Lights
October 31, 2018
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Air Cooled Grow Lamp
October 30, 2018
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Adjusting Height on Grow Lamps Changes Light Delivery
October 29, 2018
Use one lamp for varying plants by raising and lowering.
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Rose Stem Cuttings
October 28, 2018
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Grow Light Wattage per Square Foot
October 26, 2018
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Grow Lights: What are Facultative Long-Day Plants?
October 25, 2018
Plants that do not require an exact photoperiod before they are triggered to flower are facultative.
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Narrow Grow Light Spectrum With LEDs
October 22, 2018
LED grow-light technology allows you to narrow the spectrum of light you provide to just one color.
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Seeding Turnips
October 22, 2018
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LED Grow Lights Run Quietly
October 21, 2018
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Humidity Dome Vent for Seedlings
October 19, 2018
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Do LED Grow Lights Cost More?
October 17, 2018
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How Light Effects Plant Development
October 16, 2018
Plants have evolved to employ sensors to use different spectrums of light for different stages of growth and reproduction.
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Orchids on Display
October 15, 2018
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Lighting Needs Depend on the Type of Plant
October 14, 2018
Size of plants and growing space change your lighting needs.
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Hydroton Pellets for Hydroponics
October 9, 2018
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LED Grow Light Tech is Growing
October 5, 2018
LEDs are gaining popularity as teh technology advances.
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Fabric Pots for Container Tomato Plants?
October 4, 2018
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Use Full Spectrum LED Grow Lights for White Light
October 3, 2018
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HPS Lamps Can Cause Plant Elongation
September 30, 2018
Adding CMH lamps to HPS lamps with keep plants from elongating.
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White Full Spectrum LED Grow Lights
September 29, 2018
