How to Choose Fluorescent Grow Lights
A grow light system is ideal for those who love indoor gardening as it works as a natural light source for plants. Choosing fluorescent grow lights is not that hard. Consider following some simple instruction to perform this task without seeking help from an expert. Essentially, fluorescent grow lights provide an economical and reliable way to look after your plants. According to a survey carried out, these lights cost as little as 20 cents per day to run. Cutting or seeding, growing low light plants or herbs, fluorescent grow lights offer a complete a relatively low cost solution for growing plants.
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Before doing anything, you will need to make sure if indoor gardening is the right choice for you. If you have what it takes to successful grow plants in your backyard, consider selecting the fluorescent lighting systems specifically designed for indoor plant growth. The use of this artificial lighting system is growing tremendously over the last few years. It is recommended to use lighting with a larger spectrum of light. Light intensity to the plants can be increased significantly as fluorescent light systems release less heat than other similar choices.
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There are two types of fluorescent lighting systems available in the market these days but you should choose the one that best suits your needs. One of the two types of florescent grow lights is the high output fluorescent tube lamp and the other one is the high intensity compact fluorescent bulb. The high output fluorescent tube lamp uses a tube and it is available in various sizes and lengths. T-12, T-8 and T-5 are some of the most commonly used sizes of this type of fluorescent grow lights. The lamp of high output systems play a key role in the growth of plants that already have some light source such as a greenhouse or window.
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Intensity compact fluorescent lights, on the other hand, are less common as compared to the lamp systems. Depending on the light source available to the plants and indoor temperature, you should choose the system that can assist the growth of plants. Intensity compact systems use a compact fluorescent bulb which works with a light socket. The bulb provides light to the plants without damaging the flora.
