All plants need light to grow and bloom. The preferred lighting for a garden is HID, or High Intensity Discharge. HPS (High Pressure Sodium) and MH (Metal Halide) are the two main types of HID lighting used today. HPS lamps give off an orange/red spectrum conducive for flowering and blooming stages, while MH lamps are more blue and green in spectrum which is beneficial during the vegetative/growth stage.

T5 lighting is also a good choice for lighting. These are a high-output fluorescent light that produces less heat and uses less energy consumption. These are great for cuttings, mother plants, and short growth cycles.

We carry all three of these types of lighting with many to choose from that are currently in stock.

The first generation of LED lighting was a great way to reduce heat, allowing a cooler environment with the ability to more efficiently add the benefits of CO2. They also required less energy, but failed to provide the full lighting spectrum in order to provide all the spectra a plant needs in all growing phases.

These next generation LED’s have a lot of benefits for growers:
-less heat
-less energy consumption
-quieter
-less vertical space required as plants can grow closer to LED lights than HID or MH lamps

These LED’s are evolving at the speed of light! Urban gardeners will soon have more options when it comes to growing in small, restrictive spaces.  Stealth Grow LED has their SG 602 LED that is 600 watts, but has an actual wattage output of only 356 watts.  It currently retails for $1599.  You can get more info at www.stealthgrow.com.  Be on the lookout for this lighting of the future!