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Can LED grow lights burn plants? 420 Guide for Beginners

Many LEDs work best when kept around 18" or more from the top of the plant, but it’s important to ask the manufacturer about the specific LED grow light model since each one is different from each other. The size of the LED bulbs, the way the lenses are made, and the angle the lamp directs light downward all make a big difference on how far your cannabis plants need to be without experiencing “sun burn” from  full spectrum led grow lights . LED grow lights for marijuana  can burn your plants even in comfortable temperatures! Most common things you should pay attention to when using  LED grow lights Setting the Lamps at an Improper Distance Overheating or insufficient lighting can result from having too many or not enough lights, but it can also result from placing the lights too close or too far from the plants. There is no universal rule for setting the distance but it’s recommended that LEDs are placed 12 to 18 inches away from the plants. OVERLAPPING LIGHTS In larger g

What type of product is best for beginners to grow with hydroponics? 420 Guide

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Hydroponics is a form of gardening that uses no soil, but instead grows plants in a solution of nutrients mixed with water. There are many advantages to hydroponic gardening: Plants grow faster. Experts suggest that plants grow at least 20 percent faster in hydroponic systems than they do in soil. Yields are 20 to 25 percent bigger with hydroponic systems, compared to growing in soil. No soil is required, which can be a distinct advantage in areas where existing garden soil is poor, or for apartment dwellers where growing in soil is inconvenient. Why Use Hydroponic Systems for Growing Plants? Produce 30% more yield than traditional gardening Provides 25% faster plant growth Uses 20% fewer resources Is easy to use and clean Can be used anywhere Allows plants to grow all year Involves no pesticides or fungicides Is a better use of space and resources The EASIEST Type of Hydroponics System To Setup Without a doubt, most hydroponics experts would agree that a  Deep Water Culture

How to identify marijuana plants? 2019 Updated

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The ability to identify cannabis leaves may enable you to distinguish marijuana growing in the soil. Cannabis sativa grows throughout many regions of the United States except for the hottest and coldest areas — desert southwest and upper Great Plains regions. Learn the basic characteristics of marijuana plants to identify the leaves and buds. According to the Virginia Tech Weed Identification Guide, marijuana plants may grow as tall as 10 feet. Identify a cannabis seedling. The first leaves — called cotyledons — lack the serrated edges and have an oval shape. The initial true leaves appear opposite the stems and they appear significantly different from the cotyledons because they have serrated edges and a thinner shape. Although cannabis leaves are usually decussate, as the plant prepares to flower the leaves may begin to emerge in an alternate pattern. Interestingly, rejuvenated cannabis plants demonstrate alternate phyllotaxy. Experiments with hemp showed that early-planted sp

Eco Farm LED Quantum Board - RX-LM301-312 Series

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Black Friday Sale, use code Black20 to get EXTRA 20% OFF NOW! http://bit.ly/2DmqrKt RX-LM301-312 Series LED Quantum Board: Made by Samsung LM301B LED with extra Red (660nm), creating tailor-made light recipe with up to 3.2μmol/J high efficacy for medicinal plants. Installed with thicker heat sink, WAGO 2060 & 221 splicing connectors and MEANWELL LED driver for lower temperature, higher reliability and longer lifetime. Due to its tailor-made light recipe, high efficacy, low temperature rise and long lifetime, RX-LM301-312 Series will be a great choice for hobby growers medicinal plants

Is it legal to grow cannabis at home? 420 Guide

As you may know, the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana across several states has enabled many consumers to become accustomed to purchasing cannabis from a dispensary. Even more intriguing though is the opportunity that legalization has created for adults and medical patients to cultivate cannabis in their own homes by using  indoor grow tents . While the laws, limitations and regulations are different for each state, almost every state with some form of legalized marijuana does allow home cultivation to some extent. It will depend on the local laws. Congratulations, you’re interested in growing your own cannabis plants for the first time! But before you flex that green thumb of yours, understand that growing marijuana indoors presents a unique set of challenges for the new hobbyist, and the sheer volume of information available on the subject can be overwhelming. In order to thrive and grow, every cannabis plant needs: Cannabis Grow Light   — whether you’re us

Best 4x8 LED Grow Tent Kits Review — 2019 Updated

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To grow the best indoor plants — like those crazy indoor medical marijuana plants you see in magazines- you need to know what equipment you buy to get the job done. But how the heck are you supposed to know what to buy? You could do hours and hours of research and try to piece your growing area together, but you run the risk of underwhelming or overpowering your plants if you don’t know what you’re doing. The best method for you is to choose a  complete indoor grow kits . Hydroponic Grow Room — Complete Grow Tent — 300w LED Grow Light with IR This Hydroponic grow room is one of the smaller models, making it easier to transport. The durable and high quality grow tent comes with a built in DWC system that is easy to operate and maintain. It’s fully equipped with a 300W LED grow light with IR, a power strip with a built in timer, and 4” inline exhaust fans to keep the grow room ventilated and cool. 4 reservoir tanks are included to hold water, with 4 net pots, 4 outlet air

Things to Look for Before Buying Indoor Growing Equipment 2019 Updated

Are you curious about cannabis indoor growing? If you think that you might buy indoor growing equipment soon, you’ll want to be sure that you are able to get what you need. These suggestions will help you to figure out what you should be looking for, and they’ll also help you to avoid issues as you shop. Essential Marijuana Equipment List If you don’t have all of the essential grow room equipment, you are doomed to failure. That is why this comprehensive gear list is so important. FYI- You may want to consider purchasing a marijuana growing kit, which may include all of the equipment below. But, if you’re going to buy your equipment individually, here is your list. Grow Lights These are essential weed growing equipment because as you will be gardening indoors, you’ll need  cannabis grow light  for your plants. For beginners, I would recommend either compact florescent light (“CFL”) or LED lights. LED lights cost more. But with LED lights you’ll save on your power bills, and yo

Best 5x5 Indoor Grow Tent Review- 2019

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5×5 grow tents are fairly large grow tents. They are great for anyone with a considerably large sized grow tent. These grow tents offer ample space for growing vegetables and flowers. 5×5 grow tents are made by virtually all the major brands of  indoor grow tents . They offer a great balance in size. They are neither too small nor too big. You can keep them in the house without feeling like they are occupying too much space. 5×5 grow tents can accommodate a couple of plants. They are some of the most common grow tents in indoor plant cultivation. COOLGROWS 60 X 60 X 80 GROW TENT If you are talking about a 5 x 5 feet grow tent, which is having the highest success rate on Amazon, then it is none other than CoolGrows 60 x 60 x 80 Grow Tent. There are very less growers, who felt inconvenience with this grow tent. Double stitching is done, and heavy metal zippers are fitted in this tent. 95% of the light thrown by your grow light is going to be reflected back to your plants

Best 5x5 LED Grow Tent Kits Review and Comparison 2019 Updated

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Benefits of Using a Complete Grow Tent Kit As a modern cannabis grower, you can reap the many benefits of using a  grow tent kit ! These kits are simple to set up and makes it easier to begin growing. The first benefit of buying a complete grow tent kit is that it’s compact. Even if you have a small apartment with little closet space, you can set up a complete grow kit there. The second benefit is that you don’t need to go shopping for extra parts. These complete grow tent kits come with everything you need to start growing. This includes all electronics such as lighting with hangers, a circulation fan with filters, and other necessities like nutrients for the plants. Finally, grow tent kits are moveable, so you can take them with you wherever you go. This is especially useful because grow tent kits are a big initial investment. Being able to pack up them up with you saves costs of setting up a new growing operation. 5' x 5' Grow Room 1000W KIND LED Hydro Complete Grow Tent