Pros:
• Best lights for indoor growing
• These lights have the ability to cover up larger area.
• They normally have longer size,
• Generally cheap in price
Cons
• Frequent Replacement issue during the phase of plant growth.
• Are not helpful for the period of vegetative growth
• Are not helpful at the flowering stage.
Compact Light Pros and Cons
Advantages:
• CFL Bulbs are energy efficient and Good for Home growers
• These Bulbs can easily fit in normal light socket and does not need any other fixtures.
• Inexpensive Price Compared to Incandescent Bulbs these lights have more than 10,000 hrs Lifespan
• Very Versatile for growing seedlings.
• Dimmers are also now available in some CFL’s so you can control the brightness
Disadvantages:
• Low Temperature affects on the plants growth.
• 1-3 minutes require to heat up
• Need to place closer to the plants
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Disadvantages:
• Heat is a serious problem using the HID Lights
• Mostly for Top Lighting Applications
• Cannot be used for the complete growth cycle of indoor plants
MH
Metal Halide Bulbs, common referred to as MH Bulbs. These Lights are typically for indoor gardening. The wattage of these lights is much higher as compared to Florescent and LED lights. So Many Growers are using for bigger plants to maximize the productivity level.
When growing indoors we require the light equal to the natural sunlight during the seasons. MH bulb has a higher temperature which require during a plant's growth phase.
MH Bulbs can be used for the entire growth phase of leafy plants like lettuces and herbs.
Metal Halide Bulbs are available in all sizes which are fit for any grower’s needs.
Advantages:
• Less Expensive than other lights
• MH provide the right type high light for plants like