Grow your vegetables indoors with the right lighting! HID lights (high-intensity discharge lights) are an effective and time-proven source of lighting to improve plant growth. High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting is the go-to choice for many indoor hydroponic growers. HID lighting offers a cost-efficient and powerful light source to help plants grow and flourish.
Key features of HID lights:
Full spectrum of light, allowing you to choose the perfect mix of light for your plants
High-intensity and powerful output
Energy-efficient, using less power than other lighting systems
Easy to install and maintain
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Top 6 benefits of using HID grow lights:
HID (high-intensity discharge) lighting has for many years been the go-to choice for growers and still is the most popular choice for growing plants to maturity indoors. From the humble magnetic ballast kits to high-end digital versions, we stock a range of HID lighting kits.
Cost Less Upfront Than LED: HID grow lights cost less initially than LED, making them a great option for beginner growers and small-scale indoor gardeners.
Help Your Plants Grow: HID lights provide the right light spectrum to help plants go through photosynthesis, resulting in improved plant measurements.
Proven Over Time: HID lights have been used for over 30 years by indoor growers and hydroponics enthusiasts to produce better-quality plants with higher yields.
Penetrate Plant Canopy Better: HID lights are better able to penetrate the lower leaves of your plants, making them ideal for hydroponic setups.
Easier To Use: HID lights are a set colour spectrum and require fewer adjustments than LED grow lights.
Easier To Repair: Unlike LED lights, HID lights are easier to repair as replacement parts can easily be found.
Types of HID Grow Lights
HID grow lights come in two types: High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH). Either type can be used for a full grow from seed to harvest, or they can be alternated at different stages of plant maturation, taking advantage of the strengths of each type of light to maximise the plants’ growth and yield.
Choosing a Watt Size
The watt size you choose will depend on the number of plants you want to grow, the grow area, the type of plant you are growing and the amount of vegetative growth required. Bulbs below 400W are usually seen as inefficient, and bulbs at 1000 Watts and above are also considered inefficient for most indoor growers.
For more information on indoor growing, call Critical mass Systems today on 0114 3221440
