Panel Growth Lamp

Another new multi spectrum LED grow light :) I had to review it. At $20 USD the pricing puts it directly into a comparison with the Roleadro 45w panel which is currently priced (higher) at $23.66 on Amazon TLDR: Does it beat the Roleadro panel? No. But it is slightly cheaper, and doesn’t have a ballast on the cord (this may be a benefit to some people). It comes with a 5 foot power cord, no ballast, and no power switch, (just plug it in and go). It also comes with hanging wires and clips. Each led panel contains 12 IR leds (placed in formation down the center of the panel) Using an Apogee Full spectrum smart Quantum sensor, the SQ-520, the light performs decently for a 45w panel. It pulls: 265 micro moles at 4 inches 175 micro moles at 8 inches 105 micro moles at 12 inches 50 micro moles at 18 inches 30 micro moles at 24 inches and a paltry 17 micro moles at 3 feet. Meaning at 3 feet it wouldn’t even be decent for supplemental lighting. This panel is ideal for seeding and micro greens. Sure it has the IR leds which does lead to higher oil production, however you’re not going to bloom any fruits or vegetables and definitely not marijuana. It could be added as supplemental side panels during bloom but better options exist, albeit at a cost. As for power draw this light panel is highly efficient and pulls an actual 17watts at the plug . In my parts of the world this would cost me roughly $1.40 in electricity. Not a bad investment if I’m growing some micro greens under it.

I want to provide useful information on this germination light and setup that might not be consolidated in another review. A lot of people have provided great feedback elsewhere, but here's what I have done by collecting information from various sites and reviews. First, the light: It's quite small but the perfect size for my three germination trays of 1" sq. sub-containers. One light provides sufficient coverage for my 36 planters. It is suspended 23 inches above the germinating soil surface. After just two days of running the light 24/77, all of my greens (kale, chard, etc.) have germinated and around 1--1.5" in height. Even my snow peas and yellow bulb onions are breaking through after three days. This is my first time germinating seeds indoors with a grow light, but it seems pretty darn quick to get this result so fast. Others with more experience may disagree. Here's is something else to keep in mind, and I sense that these are important factors. First, I have the trays sitting on a warming pad made for this purpose of germination. It raises the soil temperature by 10-20°F. Secondly, you can see from the photo that the trays have a top transparent cover that lets the light rays through but retards the loss of of water vapor. The tray system is built to wick water from the deep tray the growing trays sit in where there is sufficient water (about 1.5" of water) to wick some into the germinating soil (not really soil but mainly peat and vermiculite) above and creating an environment that is humid, as is indicated by the water drops condensing on the inside of the clear tray covers. I think all of these factors play a role in creating the most ideal conditions for seed germination. The thing I can think to adjust and change is to shorten the distance between the light and soil surface. So, I will position the second light closer, about 12" above the germination trays, just to see if there is any difference in the germinating process. These lights are ridiculously inexpensive when you think of the advanced technology they employ both in terms of the low-consumption LEDs and in the different light wavelengths that provide for different growth factors. Cool science (botany or agronomy) and advantageous technology. They are easy to set up, will be under warranty for 3 years because I have registered the purchase with the company, appear well-made despite how unbelievably light they are in weight, and so inexpensive compared to other lights. If you're only going to have 70 or so plants to sprout for an initial planting in a small veggie garden, I think this setup and this light will provide the best bang for the buck, not to mention lots of satisfaction and success. I have already shown it to one very experienced gardener friend and now he's interested in this light and tray setup. For the money, the area required, and the results, he's impressed. Follow up: A few days after writing this review, I decided to drop the light 5" lower to the seedlings and provide more intense light. The seedlings seemed a little spindly, so rather than have their energy directed to reaching for the light, I lowered the light to 17" from the seed tray surface in the hopes that the seedlings will use their energy to grow their true leaves.

I purchased this grow light to start cacti seedlings and it has worked great! it has been running 14 hours a day for over 3 months now and I have no real complaints. The led lights are very bright and more than capable of giving the light everyday your plants need. My only real complaint is that it is very low tech, as in there are no switches or settings at all. That was not a problem for me and my needs, especially for the price. PROs: CONs: - Effective -Cheap feeling construction - Reliable. -Short Cord - Very bright - No variable settings or timers Overall I would suggest this to a friend that is looking to get into indoor gardening on a budget!

With our very short Winter days in Alaska these lights are perfect for my little windowsill garden. Also, I am off-grid and because these are small LED bulbs they draw very little power from my batteries. I keep them on from the time I get up until I go to bed and they are working great. When I first received them, one light started a steady flickering after a few hours use. I emailed the seller and they immediately shipped me a new unit. The original settled down in a day or so and quit flickering and it hasn’t started again. Excellent customer service and a great product. I am planning to buy a few more.

Haven't used this yet to start my garden plants. It is a lot smaller than anticipated but that was my fault. Lights seem ok. Will update in a couple months.

They work great

J’en ai reçu une seule, le petite évidemment!

Still trying to figure out if it helps plant growth. Few improvements: - No dimming / brightness control - No timer - Cheap material