{"id":1000,"date":"2021-09-09T20:00:49","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T20:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/wp-home\/?p=176847"},"modified":"2021-09-09T20:00:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T20:00:49","slug":"its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=1000","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s time to upgrade your grow lights to LED"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <title>It\u2019s time to upgrade your grow lights to LED | Leafly<\/title>     <!-- Quotes = strings--><!-- No quotes = boolean-->\t   <!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v15.9.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->                  <!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- BEGIN Sailthru Horizon Meta Information --><\/p>\n<p><!-- END Sailthru Horizon Meta Information -->  <!-- Google Publisher Tag --> <!-- End Google Publisher Tag --> <!-- Google Tag Manager --> <!-- End Google Tag Manager --> <!-- Chartbeat --> <!-- End Chartbeat --><br \/>\n <!-- Google Tag Manager (noscript) -->   <!-- End Google Tag Manager (noscript) -->   <title>Leafly<\/title>     <title>Leafly \u00ae<\/title>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              <title>Loading\u2026<\/title>     <\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white fixed flex hidden inset-0 items-start md:h-auto md:items-center overflow-auto\" id=\"age-gate-container\">\n<div class=\"bg-white md:h-auto mx-auto p-lg text-sm w-full\" id=\"age-gate\">\n<p><label for=\"select-country\">Where are you from?<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"age-gate__info\">\n<p><button class=\"button\" data-testid=\"age-gate-no-button\" id=\"tou-cancel\">no<\/button><button class=\"button ml-md\" data-testid=\"age-gate-yes-button\" id=\"tou-continue\">yes<\/button><\/p>\n<p><label class=\"checkbox__label my-xl\"><span class=\"text-xs\" id=\"remember-user-label\">Remember me for 30 days. <br \/>I confirm that this is not a shared device.<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<p class=\"error error--underage hidden\">Darn! You&#8217;re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p><em>Invest in lower electric bills and higher versatility.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">It\u2019s time to give your grow an upgrade. LED lighting can give your plants the same light output as HPS lights with an improved broad white light spectrum, less radiant heat, and without the headache-inducing energy bills.<\/p>\n<p>A quality retailer can even help you choose a setup fine-tuned to your specific grow conditions. And because of their lower energy consumption and the switch away from the mercury lamps used in HPS lights, LED lights have some environmental benefits that can help pave the way for many quality crops to come.<\/p>\n<p>The upfront cost may be higher, but the long-term effects on your wallet and your workload pay off quickly. The technology in these types of grow lights has evolved, and a system might be more affordable and more effective than you think.<\/p>\n<p>Thinking of making the switch? Here are a few reasons to pull the trigger\u2014and some of our best products on the market\u2014from Gavita and Sun System, subsidiaries of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawthornegc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Hawthorne Gardening Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"grow lights to LED\" class=\"wp-image-176857 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led-1.png,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led-1.png,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led-1.png,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led-1.png,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Gavita CT 1930E. Courtesy of Hawthorne Gardening Company.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-versatile-balanced-light\">Versatile, balanced light<\/h2>\n<p>You want to get as close to natural sunlight as possible when brightening up your growing areas, but HPS lights can be heavy on red and yellow. This imbalance can lead to lankier plants with thinner stems\u2014as opposed to plants grown in natural sunlight, which has more blue and green wavelengths and UV rays.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/learn\/growing\/how-to-grow-marijuana-indoors\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\" rel=\" nofollow\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>How to grow weed indoors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>LED lights give manufacturers a chance to fine-tune a balanced, full spectrum light optimal for helping each plant thrive. In a quality grow light like those in the Gavita LED line, each diode is carefully chosen to create a perfect balance across the light spectrum, from red and blue to green and white. This gentle, diverse spectrum encourages stocky plants with thick stems and bountiful leaves.<\/p>\n<h2>The lights stand alone<\/h2>\n<p>Taking some of the heat from your lights out of the equation is going to require some extra fiddling to make sure conditions are right for your plants. The temperature of HPS lights affects most systems in your grow, including moisture and ambient temperature.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"grow lights to LED\" class=\"wp-image-176858 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led-2.png,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led-2.png,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led-2.png,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led-2.png,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Gavita 1700e. Courtesy of Hawthorne Gardening Company.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After an initial adjustment, it\u2019s likely that you won\u2019t have to compromise your light levels for other growing conditions again. You\u2019re free to give your plants the light they crave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Plentiful photons<\/h2>\n<p>HPS lights have some hard limits, and one of the biggest ones is light output. You can only crank them up so far before the heat becomes just too much. Because LEDs are cooler, you can hit the ideal light levels to help your crops thrive without worrying about overheating the leaf temperature.<\/p>\n<h2>Environmental responsibility<\/h2>\n<p>LED lights are more energy efficient than HPS lights, so you can feel better about your impact on the planet. Switching to LED has the potential to reduce your power usage by up to 45% depending on what fixture you choose (the Gavita 1700e fixture sees a 45% power use reduction against a 1100x HPS fixture). Plus, there\u2019s the nice side bonus of helping to cut the costly electric bill that comes with growing indoors.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s not all about energy. Most commonly available HPS lamps contain mercury. It can be hard to dispose of properly and has the potential to contaminate nearby areas if a lamp breaks.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/growing\/hawthorne-tips-indoor-cannabis\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\" rel=\" nofollow\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>4 tips for switching your indoor crop to cannabis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2>Know your options<\/h2>\n<p>LED lights have become so widespread that you have plenty of options to choose from! Gavita and Sun System, subsidiaries of Hawthorne Gardening Company, are some of the most reputable manufacturers of grow lights on the market, with options for everyone from the home hobbyist to the commercial grower. One of these four options should help you get started with LED lights\u2014or you can get in touch with them to work on a setup tailored to your crop. <\/p>\n<p>Want in-depth, personalized assistance? Hawthorne 360 Design services offer a holistic approach to grow room design.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"grow lights to LED\" class=\"wp-image-176859 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/its-time-to-upgrade-your-grow-lights-to-led.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Gavita CT 1930e. Courtesy of Hawthorne Gardening Company.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h3><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">For the simplest switch from HPS: Gavita CT 1930E<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gavita.com\/retail\/products\/gavita-pro-line-led\/gavita-ct-1930e-led\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">CT1930e<\/a> LED grow light mimics the light distribution of HPS lights in a compact design so you can get the same light distribution as your existing HPS system. You can sync up to 2,000 units with a single control (EL Master Controller required, sold separately), making large setups a breeze. While you won\u2019t have to change much, you\u2019ll still get the benefits of a Gavita LED grow light, with up to 20% energy savings versus HPS and full spectrum, crop-loving light.<\/p>\n<h3>For close-proximity grows: Gavita 1700E<\/h3>\n<p>For a high-efficacy light that works flawlessly with a vertical racking system, there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/gavita.com\/retail\/products\/gavita-pro-line-led\/gavita-pro-1700e-led-ml\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">1700e<\/a>, Gavita\u2019s best-selling rack fixture. It works as a primary light source from one to four feet above the plant canopy, making it great not just for tiers of plants in vertical racks, but smaller spaces, too. You can connect 500 to 1,000 of them, depending on your controller.<\/p>\n<h3>For hobbyists: Gavita 900E<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re growing for fun, Gavita\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/gavita.com\/retail\/products\/gavita-pro-line-led\/gavita-pro-900e-led\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">900e<\/a> light is a powerful-but-gentle way to maximize your crop. It includes multiple hanging options so it can fit all kinds of places, whether it\u2019s a basement, a closet, or a tent. While this is a great light for beginners, it\u2019s a versatile light that fits well in racks and above benches, something that seasoned growers can also appreciate.<\/p>\n<h3>For next-level versatility: Sun System RS 1850<\/h3>\n<p>This six rail, foldable LED fixture from Sun System uses top-bin diodes to achieve a robust full spectrum light source. Its foldable design is a game-changer when it comes to moving or storing your fixtures as you optimize your grow space. A manual digital dimming button and an internal embedded smart controller compatible with the Gavita e-Series Controller (sold separately) give you high-touch control of up to 500 fixtures. At home in greenhouses and climate rooms, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawthornegc.com\/shop\/product\/sun-system-rs-1850-led?categoryId=led\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">RS 1850<\/a> packs the versatility to crank up the output for light-loving crops or conserve at will.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p>Ready to make the switch? 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