Light Exposure
Natural Light for Indoor Gardening
Those of us in the gardening business are all too aware of just how sensitive many plant species can be. In the pickier varieties, soil conditions such as moisture levels and pH have to be perfect, or the temperature and light exposure may have to be controlled with precision. In order to get the most beautiful, vibrant specimens in species like this, these environmental factors cannot be left to Mother Nature. This is where indoor gardening and artificial lighting systems can become invaluable in your efforts.
Many people believe that indoor gardening must involve complicated systems of expensive light systems on pulleys, hydroponic watering set-ups, and other high-tech equipment to get the best results. While these things can certainly get you the results you want, they are not necessarily the best tools for the work at hand, and most definitely are not required. If you are working with minimal space and are concerned about your electric bill, they may not suit your needs at all.
Enter the new generation of indoor grow lights. Compact and affordable, these lights are designed with plant growth in mind and should ideally mimic the spectrum of sunlight as closely as possible. However, there are things that a prospective consumer should be looking for in any lighting system intended for indoor gardening. In species where precise temperature control is a must, the heat generated by bulbs can often turn a promising seedling into a brown, wilted stalk overnight. High-heat lamps and bulbs can also dry the soil, leading to potential deadly problems in species with delicate root systems or precise moisture requirements.
Some of these lamps also use a great deal of energy, which is a serious problem when light requirements dictate that your plants receive a specific amount of “sunlight” each day. Beyond the satisfaction of producing your own food, there is little economic advantage to home food production if the spike in your monthly electric bills eats up your savings on the grocery budget.
Unfortunately, many of the indoor grow lights available in department stores simply do not fit the bill in many of these regards. They may be inexpensive, but they seem to be “grow” lights in name only. Their high heat kills plants, and their energy sapping drains your electric bill and reduces the life of the bulb, causing it to burn out faster and warrant frequent replacements. It’s important to do your research before choosing a lighting system for your plants.
Look for endorsements from local and national garden clubs, which will give you a more honest appraisal than the advertising blurb on the side of the product’s packaging. For instance, one light that has received high marks from the Garden Club of America is the OttLite Orchid Growth Lamp. The lamp has earned high praise for its energy efficiency–using only 13 watts, it is rated to last at least 10,000 hours–and low heat output. It also produces a very natural light, which allows plants to thrive indoors. And using a clip-on, stand-alone, or mountable design makes it extremely versatile in the home garden. Such lights will help you make the most of your garden regardless of the outdoor conditions Mother Nature has given you.
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