Lights

Grow Lights for Cold Rooms: Your Guide to Happy Plants

grow lights can help plants thrive in cold rooms

Cold rooms can be tough for growing plants. My first try at cultivating herbs in my chilly basement didn’t go well. My plants just drooped, looking sad. But then I discovered lights! These lights are like sunshine for your plants. They help them thrive, even when it’s freezing outside.(1) You can position the lights a … Read more

Light Duration for Hydroponics: A Simple Guide for Happy Plants

Bountiful Hydroponic Harvest: A display of lush, healthy plants growing in a controlled, hydroponics-based indoor environment, powered by energy-efficient lighting.

Last summer, I discovered the secret to thriving hydroponic plants: light duration. It’s all about balance. Seedlings need 16-18 hours of light daily to grow strong, while plants in the vegetative stage thrive within 14-18 hours.  When it’s time to bloom, switch to 12 hours to mimic shorter days. Too much light can stress plants, … Read more