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What vertical grow light exist for indoor farming?

If the indoor place you want to grow your plants doesn’t have access to natural light, using vertical grow light is the solution. Suppose you require additional lighting for the growth of your plants. This usually happens during the winter seasons, where vertical grow lights can be used as another light source for the crops.

Different types of vertical grow lights
Before looking at the three basic types of vertical grow lights that are available, it is essential to note that grow lights do not necessarily have to mimic sunlight. Often than not, the light emitted by grow lights usually outdoes sunlight.

First, there is the HPS Grow Lights. Commercial and experienced indoor farmers prefer making use of the high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights.  Although the technology behind the establishment of these grow lights is well over 70 years old, these lights usually have one problem; they produce a substantial amount of heat.

High amounts of heat generally mean that you need to ensure a considerable distance between the lights and the plants. Due to the high level of investment required for these types of grow lights, they are not recommended for small scale indoor growers.

Second, there is Fluorescent Vertical Grow Lights. If you plan to grow herbs or vegetables indoors, you should consider investing in fluorescent grow lights. These lights are classified into two: fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lights 

However, to control and regulate the current in fluorescent grow lights, you will require a stabilizer. These tubes also require stands rather than the usual conventional socket making the installation cost on the upside.

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