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LED Grow Light ? #682425

Asked March 02, 2021, 8:18 PM EST

Sowing seeds indoors for spring planting. Are LED strip lights adequate for needed grow lights. I have used fluorescent fixtures in past, can I switch over ? Thanks

Prince George's County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi- if your fluorescent light set-up is working well it doesn't pay to switch to LEDs. If you are ready for a change then LEDs are the way to go- more energy efficient and available in many types and sizes. 

Select full-spectrum LED tubes or bulbs.

Some articles you may find useful:

https://www.uvm.edu/extension/news/tips-choosing-grow-lights

https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/2019/01/18/light-choices-for-starting-plants-indoors/

Jon

Answered by the Home & Garden Information Center's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists Replied March 03, 2021, 8:42 AM EST

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