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How far should LED grow lights be from plants?

How far should LED grow lights be from plants?


Once again, it is important to understand that there is no universal rule for how far to
place LED lights from plants in each phase of growth. Different manufacturers
construct their LED lights in different ways. There are multiple details to take into
consideration, such as the power and angle of individual LED diodes within a fixture
and the use of lenses to reflect light downwards. The best way to get that perfect
distance between the light and your canopy is to consult with the manufacturer.

Cannabis plants capture energy from light and use it to grow bigger buds. In order to
maximize your cannabis yields you ’ ll want to give your plants as much light as
possible, but without causing light burn. In other words, you want to increase light
levels but without going overboard!

While standard fluorescent grow lights like T5s and CFLs really don ’ t produce
enough light to overload your plants, powerful lights like HPS, LECs and LEDs can do
so with ease. Although LED, LEC and HPS grow lights can produce the biggest yields
and most potent buds of all grow lights, they need to be used correctly to get those
results!

By positioning grow lights the right distance from your plants, you ’ ll create the
highest levels of light your cannabis plants can use. Put your buds in this “ sweet
spot” light level zone, and they’ll reward you!

Propagation – sprouts and clones – 24 to 36 inches


Early Veg – 24 – 36 inches
Veg – 24 – 36 inches
Pre-flower – 24 inches
Flower – 18 to 24 inches

It is important to understand that LED grow lights need to be hung at an appropriate


distance from plants! Keep it too far and it might not provide the needed amount of
light and heat and keep it too close and you risk burning the plants as well as
reducing the coverage area. Growers need to consider two factors in mind before
they start growing weed indoors – the time that you are providing the light to the
plants and the amount of light that you are providing the plants with!

At last, just knowing how far should LED grow lights be from plants is not enough,
you also should buy a best LED grow light, it is will be a good begin.
Grower’s Choice ROI-E680

The Grower’s Choice ROI-680 LED grow light is inspired by a collaboration between
two of the most prominent and respected companies in the indoor grow lighting
industry: TSL Horti Tech and Growers Choice.

These two brands have come together to combine their years of experience and
innovation in grow lighting to create this high performance, cost effective, efficient
lighting solution for commercial growing.
ECO Farm GLT 500 Dimmable Samsung LM301B Grow Light

Eco Farm Commercial Indoor LED grow light uses our custom designed full-spectrum
high efficiency 1560 LM301B white chips+36 Osram 660nm Red chips.

50W Enhanced Bar with UV(25W) and Far red(25W) optional.

Far-red light causes plants to stretch out and reduces the amount of chlorophyll
(which is essential for plant growth) in leaves. When used for a short period, far-red
light can stimulate flowering.

UV-B can induces a range of strong morphological effects in plants, including leaf
thickness, leaf discoloration, cotyledon curling, inhibition of hypocotyl growth, stem
and leaf elongation, axillary branching etc.
think grow led model w

The Model-W is a high performance LED grow light for the horticulture cultivation. It
is designed for high PPFD cultivation practices. Full spectrum design covers each
critical phase of growth from vegetative to flowering. An independent Far Red
730nm channel is designed to target Phytochrome Far Red in photomorphogenic
lighting applications. Base on research, introducing far-red light after the lights have
been turned off can lengthen the dark period to encourage the flowering process.

The intensity or distance between your plants and LED lights is crucial to the health
of your grow. Run the lights too high power or place the lights too close, and you can
damage the plant. Underpower or hang them too high, and you miss out on the
highest possible yields and potency.

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