LED lights, or light emitting diode lights, have replaced incandescent lighting in many uses, since they can offer a good investment that other lighting sources cannot. This is particularly true in the area of grow lights. Since LED grow lights have many advantages that traditional grow lights do not, they are quickly becoming a popular resource for hydroponic growing.
Unlike classic gardening, hydroponic growing does not use soil. Rather, the plants are grown in a mixture of nutrient-rich minerals and water. Whereas most regular plants grow outside, hydroponic plants grow indoors to allow for the maximum control over the atmosphere and the lighting. Since you will be creating your own light inside, you’ll need to use artificial lighting to help your plants thrive and produce food. LED grow lights can be very useful for this.
Fluorescent and incandescent lighting both make use of filaments to produce light. On the other hand, an LED grow light produces light through the use of electronic circuitry. Because the light emitting diode and the semiconductor diode that are used in LED garden lighting do not burn out, LED grow lighting can last for as long as 30,000 hours. In comparison, regular lighting sources, such as light bulbs, will generally provide a maximum of 4,000 hours. This is why LED lighting is such a good investment for indoor growing. Spending a little more initially will save you from spending money later to replace them regularly and you will also save yourself the time and effort of maintenance.
LED lights also have another advantage: they put off almost no heat. Traditional lighting bulbs become hot as they are used. If this occurs for a long time, your plants may be affected. Since LED lighting only creates 10% of the heat that light bulbs do, you will be able to exercise greater control over your growing conditions. Then you’ll be able to add necessary heat as you observe how your plants are growing.









