the light that binds
The lighting system of an indoor garden is the main driving energy behind all plant growth . In other words , if a grower uses an inferior lighting system , he or she will have lower yields and a lower return on investment . Of all the equipment used in an indoor garden , the lighting system is the equipment that should be given the most consideration . After all , the lighting system will directly influence the rate of growth , the health of the plants , and the crop ’ s final yield . When an indoor horticulturist asks me about ways to improve yields or a garden ’ s efficiency , I always revert to the garden ’ s lighting system . Small changes to the lighting system can result in big changes in the garden . First and foremost , a grower must understand the importance of lighting . Once that concept has been buried deep in the grower ’ s mind , he or she can assess , maintain , and upgrade the system to better suit the garden . For example , most indoor gardens consist of multiple rooms for different stages of growth . It is common for indoor horticulturists to have a dedicated cloning / seedling room , a dedicated vegetative room , and a dedicated flowering / fruiting room . Each room will have very different lighting needs depending on the type of crop being grown and the grower ’ s overall goals .
Of all the equipment used in an indoor garden , the lighting system is the equipment that should be given the most consideration .”
Foundation of Growth
A plant ’ s entire growing cycle will be shaped during the cloning / seedling and early vegetative stages of growth . In other words , these stages are the foundation and will directly influence the rest of the plant ’ s life cycle . One way to build a strong foundation is to provide proper lighting during these critical stages .
114 Maximum Yield USA | February 2017