Grow Lights
In the continuous quest for higher yields, every aspect of the plant’s environment needs to be optimized. Under-canopy lighting, also known as sub-canopy lighting, offers a compelling solution to common lighting challenges faced by indoor growers. This targeted approach to lighting is designed to boost lower plant growth, which is crucial for maximizing overall yield […]
Sufficient lighting is essential for all stages of growth, but sometimes you can overdo it – leading to light stress in plants. This can cause a variety of issues with your plants. This can get tricky, because you absolutely need intense lighting to produce strong root systems to develop fruits and flowers. From seed to […]
The debate over LED vs HPS grow lights and how each technology produces buds is a hot one. Growers who have been at this for decades and started out with this older, high-pressure sodium lighting swear by it, and are hesitant to switch to something new – especially when looking at the cost difference between […]
If you are looking for the best CMH grow lights to take your plants from seed to harvest, you have come to the right place. Not only are we going to share our top ceramic metal halide grow lighting picks of the year, but we’ll help you pick the right one for you and your […]
There are an abundance of different grow light certifications and it can get overwhelming. What do you need, and what don’t you need? As we’ll explain in this quick article, it depends on your grow. When it comes to indoor growing, your lights need to be protected from a wide range of conditions – moisture, […]
Whether you want them for cloning and propagation, or to save some money during early veg, you need the best fluorescent T5 grow lights. And luckily enough for you, we happen to have them all here at Hydrobuilder. Better yet, though, we have the knowledge to help you find the right one for you and […]
If you are looking to start your indoor grow with HIDs, you are probably wondering what the best HPS grow lights of 2023 are! Many new growers choose this lighting technology because it’s cheap, simple, and produces huge, dense blooms. But, there are so many options out there, and they all more or less look […]
Unless you are growing with LED’s, you are likely wondering, when and how should I replace my grow light bulbs? You may know that the general guideline is to replace grow light bulbs every year or so, but with so many variables at play, this isn’t always accurate. There are so many factors you need […]
Your reflector plays a much bigger role than you may realize. Sure, you know that it redirects wasted light back towards your canopy, rather than illuminating the walls and ceiling of your room and tent. But, there are some huge differences between cheap hoods and the best grow light reflector. If you are paying for […]
There has been some debate over the importance of UV light for plants. Some growers even wonder whether ultraviolet light has a place in plant cultivation of any kind at all. The fact of the matter is that if you are growing plants indoors, you should be supplementing your plants with some form of it. […]
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