Sunday, September 25, 2011

New LED grow light trial


I have a new LED grow light, acquired from Pro LED Systems, that I will be using to grow Burpee's Balcony Hybrid tomatoes indoors, in a grow tent

Balcony Hybrid is a determinate variety, said to be good for container growing, producing six to seven ounce fruit. Were it not for this new LED grow light, I would not attempt to grow a medium sized plant indoors. The power and performance of this light will most likely inspire me to attempt other more ambitious projects going forward.

Listed below, from the Pro LED Systems site, are the particulars on the light I will be using:


Our 6-band Flower Series LED lights are perfect for small to mid-size grow tents where space is limited, but power is still needed. There are 6 flowers which contain 6 wavelengths, outlined below. Pair this light with a 60 degree Convex Lens and you will be shocked at how much Par value is delivered by just 126 watts of LED. This light outperformed the squarebox, second generation 300w LED light when compared with a Quantum Flux Meter. We think the 6-band Flower Series lights will become a very popular item with new and experienced gardeners.
  • 660nm- 60pcs of LEDs
  • 640nm- 24pcs
  • 470nm- 12pcs
  • 440nm- 12pcs
  • 525nm- 6pcs
  • 740nm- 12pcs.
  • Total: 126pcs of LEDs.

Features:

  • 126 - 1 Watt LEDs
  • 2 Switches to control banks of flowers
  • Choose from a 60 degree or 90 degree convex lens
  • Create your own color spectrum


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