EnVision LED Grow Light

Grow lighting, also called horticulture lighting, helps plants grow by emitting a spectrum of light similar to sunlight. They work well for indoor growing. Grow lights can range from light bulbs up to commercial fixtures designed to help many plants grow. LED grow lights differ from regular LED lights in that they emit a spectrum of light designed to simulate the sun.

These lights produce photons that the plants then use for photosynthesis. Certain types of light work better for root formation while some may influence the actual growth of the plant. Introducing more colors, such as deep blue, far-red, green, and other lights on the spectrum aids the process and helps plants grow to a higher quality.

To define PPF, you need to understand PAR. Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) refers to the wavelengths of light within the visible range of 400-700nm. PAR describes the light on the spectrum that the plants can use for photosynthesis.

PPF stands for Photosynthetic Photon Flux. It measures the number of photons in the PAR range produced by a grow light each second. In other words, it refers to how many photons of light a lighting system produces per second. It measures this using micromoles or μmol. PPFD, which stands for Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density, measures the density of these photons falling on a particular surface. It measures the amount of photons that land on a square meter of space each second. It’s measured in μmol/s/m².

The PPF and PPFD of a grow light can help growers plan a grow light system.

Though each type of plant has different requirements, you typically want to avoid leaving your grow lights on all night. Many plants require a light/dark cycle to rest and restore.

Leaving grow lights on for one night likely won’t cause any effects. However, consistently leaving them on all night may cause damage to the plants and may stunt their growth or cause wilting and damage.

The length of time to leave grow lights on depends on a number of factors, including the type of plant. Short day and long day plants require different amounts of light.

• Short day, or long night, plants, require shorter periods of light and longer periods of darkness in order to flower. They flower only when they receive less than 12 hours of light. These include spring and fall-flowering plants such as chrysanthemums, rice, onions, and poinsettias.
• Long day plants require longer periods of light and shorter periods of darkness to flower. They flower only when they receive over 12 hours of light. These include summer-flowering plants such as lettuce, potatoes, and spinach.

EnVision LED Lighting offers full spectrum LED grow lights that include a power control knob that allows you to adjust power at any stage of plant life. EnVision LED grow lights come in two wattages: 660W or 960W. Their fixtures include a linkable connector to daisy chain multiple lights and offer a foldable design for better handling. EnVision LED commercial grow lights feature 8 LED bars compared to the industry standard 6. They include a 6-foot suspension kit and 10-foot power cord.