Archive for September, 2011

Create Your Own Space Garden with an LED Grow Light

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

NASA astronauts proved that LED growing lights were effective for growing plants in places where there was little, if any, natural light. As part of the experiments on the space station, tiny gardens were bathed in the precise combination of blue and red light necessary for plants to grow. The results were an assortment of [...]

LEAD the Way with LED Plant Grow Lights

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

Frustrated With Trying to Grow Plants? Is your climate too cold to grow plants outdoors? Is sunlight too sparse? If a “yes” fits either of these, then consider buying LED (light emitting diode) plant grow lights. LEDs were invented by Russian radio technician Oleg Losev back in the late 1920s, but their plant use is [...]

Growing Plants Indoors With LED Grow Lights

Friday, September 16th, 2011

LED grow lights are used to provide a source of energy for indoor plants. While there are a variety of types of grow lights available, the LED lights are the most environmentally friendly. There are several excellent advantages to using grow lights for indoor gardening; some of them include environmental safety, healthier plants and energy [...]

The “Green” Advantage of LED Grow Lights

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

If considering a more “green” method of growing plants indoors, utilizing light-emitting diodes, or LED grow lights, is a perfect option. Since such systems consume less power, produce far less heat, and have an estimated 100,000 hour life span, this method of lighting is quickly replacing the use of traditional HID light sources. At its [...]