15 Oct
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Should We Turn Off The Light At The Night

In this article, we’ll talk about this question: should we turn off the light at the night? It’s an important question for all growers. As we all know, LED grow light is a must for indoor growing. Then, how long should the lights be on? Let’s find it out together!

How Many Hours A Day Should Grow Lights Be On?

Every plant will require different types and amounts of light. Some do better in colder and less sunny areas than others. Plants that will produce fruits and vegetables will likely need more light. Plan on keeping your LED light on for at least 14-16 hours per day. Keep them on a timer if possible to ensure they operate on a 14-16 cycle. Aokairuisi team provides professional suggestions about choosing the best LED grow light for you or your customers’ plants. If you’re looking to purchase excellent LED grow lights for your business, please feel free to contact us by email or phone.

Should We Turn Off The Light At The Night?

Yes we should, plants need to rest too. Night gives plants time to eat, rest, and store enough energy. While photosynthesis ceases, plants begin to respire.

During the day time, plants absorb enough light and nutrients to supply plant cells. At night, this process continues but slowly turns the energy into carbohydrates which plants store for later use.

So basically, the lack of light allows plants to reset themselves and move the nutrients to where they’ll be used when light arrives the next day.

14 Oct
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Can Any LED Light Be Used As A Grow Light

Many indoor growers wonder if they can use any old LED light as a grow light. They thought these two types of LED lights had no difference as they can both emit human visible light. However, we cannot use a regular LED light as a grow light, because they are not created equally.

Regular lights only provide illumination; that is to say, they are engineered as an artificial light source in order to lighten your dark spaces. They are comprised of narrow spectral wavelengths and usually do not have the proper spectrum of light to support photosynthesis. On the other hand, grow lights are specifically designed to generate the right amount of light so plants can photosynthesize.

We’ve listed several areas where you can differentiate normal bulbs from grow lights:

Spectrum

Many LED grow light manufacturers perform numerous experiments and study thousands of scientific reports about the specific light color wavelengths so that they can produce perfect grow lights with several wavelength colors that plants need. They are: red and infrared, blue and ultraviolet, and green.

Among these colors, blue and red wavelengths are the most important to plants. Blue is responsible for leafy growth and the red for flowering and budding. To start the seeds, grow lights should produce a lot of blue light which is the most important factor during the early growth stages. And when it’s time to bloom, LED lights begin to emit red spectrum to promote plant growth.

Ultraviolet light guides the plants to flower and it helps sterilization. Green is less liked by plants, so grow lights have less of a green element, but it could improve the rate of leaf expansion and stem elongation, which in turn results in higher biomass accumulation (yield).

Infrared is not visible to the eyes. It is less effective than red and blue, but it will penetrate deeper and through the leaf, which increases cell expansion so you will get numbers of leaves and increase branch sizes in the end.

Efficiency

Regular LED bulbs have a low light output per watt, which means that it takes more energy to produce the same light. Standard fluorescent lights are twice as efficient as normal bulbs, while LED grow lights are about five times more efficient than similar regular bulbs.

Heat Dissipation

Many regular lights produced much heat and should be hung no closer than 24 inches to avoid burning the plant. They also require a ventilation system to remove the heat from the room. Grow lights stay much cooler and can be placed about four inches above plants for maximum effectiveness. Moreover, modern LED lights are now engineered to give off heat passively, either by use of a heat sink or by diverting heat away from the diodes.

Life Expectancy

Regular lamps only have an average lifespan of 750 hours, but many good-quality LED grow lights like Aokairuisi lights last approximately 50,000 hours, depending on wattage. That’s a big difference!

13 Oct
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What Are Grow Room Safety Tips

Electrical Safety

Electrical safety is essential in an indoor grow room. You cannot take any chances as it is quite risky. 

  • First, you need to ensure proper wiring and supply outlets. The wiring should be according to the load you are going to use. You cannot randomly select any wire. You need to consult an expert electrician who will calculate the load and recommend a suitable wire gauge, number of strands, and everything.

Moreover, the outlets should also bear the amount of current. If the wire or outlets carry an excessive amount of current, excessive heat will develop that will damage the wire insulation. Consequently, there can be a short circuit, fire, or damage to the load. 

  • You must install protection devices to cut off the power supply in case of any issue.

First, there should be appropriate circuit breakers according to the loads. Moreover, you should also install an earth leakage circuit breaker or ground fault circuit interrupter to prevent electric shocks. The flooring of an indoor grow room remains wet, so extreme precaution is necessary.

  • Always keep the floor dry so that there are fewer chances of shocks. Proper ventilation and time to time cleaning will keep the floor dry. Moreover, your water system should not spill water on the floor.
  • The wires and plugs should not be loose. Make sure they are tight enough to prevent sparks.

Fire Safety

  • Short circuits and other electrical issues can also cause a fire. You need to have proper electrical safety to prevent it.
  • Keep fire extinguishers to deal with any emergency.
  • Nothing should be near the hot bulbs or lights. Keep the combustible materials away.
  • Use a smoke detector in your grow room to detect any fire in the early stage. You will be able to extinguish the fire on time.

Personal Safety

  • While working in an indoor grow room, make sure to wear protective glasses.
  • Keep the floor dry as it creates slip and fall hazards. 
  • While using fertilizers and chemicals, make sure to wear gloves. Furthermore, keep them in a safe area.
  • Use a respirator mask in case of pest control chemicals. 
  • Your shoes should not be slippery.
  • Take safety measures while using the gardening tools.
  • The door of the indoor grow room should be fire-resistant.
12 Oct
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How To Set Up Your Indoor Grow Room-Part IV

In this article, we’re going to share the remaining step 6, 7 and 8 of setting up indoor grow room with you. It includes how to set up a ventilation system, keys about temperature control and our last step:  start plantation. Let’s get started!

Step 6: Set Up a Ventilation System

Before we dive into how to set up a ventilation system, we must understand why it is necessary and how it creates an impact inside your indoor grow room.

Need for CO2:

We know plants need two things to create glucose; one is water and the other carbon dioxide.We provide water to plants, but the carbon dioxide is taken from the air. These two things are essential for photosynthesis. Plants take carbon dioxide and emit oxygen as a byproduct, so if there is no fresh air inside the grow room, carbon dioxide will deplete from the air. The shortage of carbon dioxide is not good for plants, and they won’t be able to produce their food. Therefore, it is essential to replace the air with fresh air.

Humidity Control:

Another important issue is the humidity level. The humidity of an indoor grow room increases with time due to transpiration and water that we give to plants. High humidity is an issue, and it must be controlled through ventilation. It provides a favorable environment where molds and bugs exist. It will badly affect your plants, so it is vital to remove the air to reduce humidity.

Temperature:

Ventilation also reduces the temperature of the area. The heat from grow lights accumulates in the area, and it is harmful to the plants. So, the heat must be expelled out of the indoor grow room.

Smell:

Beginners might not have an idea of the smell produced by the plants. If you want to keep the area smell-free, then air ventilation is a must. The smell that accumulates in the air is quite irritative for your family and people visiting the home. Make sure the ventilation is enough to reduce the smell produced by plants.

Step 7: Temperature Control

Temperature control is quite important for the optimal growth of plants. It also depends on the plants, and you need to maintain a suitable temperature that can give you better results. For temperature monitoring, you need to install sensors and devices that will monitor the temperature of your grow room all day. It will help you keep an eye on the changes and what you need to do in order to control the temperature. Thermo-Hygrometer can record temperature as well as humidity. It is the best option for indoor growers.

Extreme low and high temperatures are not suitable for plants. If the temperature is too high, you will need more water, and the plants might suffer from water shortages. On the other hand, low temperature creates a hindrance in the absorption of nutrients. Moreover, the moisture also remains on plants, which can lead to mold. For the control of temperature, the optimum solution is an air conditioning system. You can control the temperature according to the climate where you have the grow room. Ventilation systems also assist in controlling temperature a bit; however, we cannot rely only on it.

Step 8: Start Plantation

Your indoor grow room is ready, and now, you can start the plantation. As you have set up everything, now it is time to place the pots/seed starter plugs/fabric container. You can sow the seeds and start watering them from time to time. Make sure to control the temperature, humidity, light, ventilation, and other factors.

11 Oct
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How To Set Up Your Indoor Grow Room-Part III

In the last two articles, we talked about some steps of setting up indoor grown room. In following step 3, we will share more information about building your own grow tent or room, let’s start!

Step 3: Build Your Indoor Grow Room/Tent

Inside the space you have selected, you need to create your indoor grow room. There are several options for creating a grow room according to the area you have. 

Grow Tent:

If you have a small area where you can place a small tent, then buying a grow tent would be a better idea. For beginners, it is the most feasible and cost-effective solution. The tents are easily available in online stores like Aokairuisi store, and they are perfectly ready to grow your plants; you only need to assemble them. Most importantly, they have reflective walls and inner areas to prevent the escape of light. Moreover, they have pre-built inlets and outlets for ventilation, lights, and other accessories. The tents are available in various sizes; you can easily pick the best one according to your needs and the area you have. 

Grow Room in Cabinet and Closets:

Some people also choose their closets and cabinets to create the grow room. However, you need to make sure the area is large enough to hang lights and make other necessary requirements. You also need a ventilation system in the cabinet to circulate the air and reduce the smell. 

Customized Grow Room:

The best and optimal solution for indoor growers is a customized indoor grow room.There is no doubt a pre-made tent can be handy, but everyone has a different area or space for the grow room. Therefore, to utilize the complete area and have better results, you need to create your own indoor grow room. You need a suitable frame for the area where you can hang lights, fans, ventilation system, and other things. You can also cover the walls with reflective sheets, such as mylar. Make sure the area is airtight and light-tight for optimum results. Basement is a preferred space for creating an indoor grow room. You don’t need to worry about water spills because of the concrete flooring. Moreover, the indoor grow room remains private and does not create an issue for the owner. You can customize the area according to your needs.

Step 4: Make Sure There is No Light Escape

This is a very important step. You need to make sure there is no light escape in your indoor grow room. But the question is: How can you achieve that?If you are using a grow tent, you don’t need to worry about this issue as the tents have mylar on the walls. 

For a customized or DIY indoor grow room, you have two options.

The first option is using mylar.

You can cover the walls of your indoor grow room using it, but it will be expensive. If you are tight on a budget or there is a huge space to cover, you can go with white paint. 

Step 5: Choose the Grow Lights

Here comes the most important step.

For indoor grow rooms, you need grow lights to imitate the sunlight and provide the required spectrum of light to the plants. Everything depends on your grow light because plants need light to carry out the whole process. They do photosynthesis with the help of light.Thus, if you have chosen the right light for your indoor grow room, you will get optimum results. 

LED Grow Lights

LEDs are the best lights for indoor growing. These are perfect whether you have a small or large indoor grow setup.The first advantage of LED grow lights is that they are efficient. Around 80-90% of the electrical energy is converted into light, and there is a minimum amount of heat release. Thus, these are more efficient than other technologies. They save a lot of energy, and it is reflected by the energy bills. Moreover, these lights do not cause any harm to the plant or fruit because they do not emit much heat. The plants can grow well and offer an excellent yield. The temperature of the grow room remains low, and in control, so you need less water for plants. 

The light produced by LED lights is also directional.

It does not spread in other directions and is focused on the plants. The best part is that the LED grow lights can offer different spectrums as required by the plants.

In simple words, LED grow lights can help you achieve the optimum results as you can customize everything according to the plant and growth stage. You only need to choose the best grow lights for indoor plants to get optimum results.

10 Oct
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How To Set Up Your Indoor Grow Room-Part II

In the last article we talked about the steps of setting up indoor grow room. It is important for all growers to learn about this, let’s continue to share more information with you. We mentioned size and flooring before, now we’re going to begin with water and electricity source:

Water and Electricity Source:

You also need to make sure water and electricity are available at the place. The water supply should be near so that you can connect a hose and water your plants. If you have only a few plants, you can use a watering can. Electricity is quite important because you need to power fans, grow lights, humidifiers, and other electrical equipment you will be using in the grow room. Thus, there should be a power source near the area.

Noise and Privacy:

While setting up a grow room, you must keep the issue of noise in mind. Fans, ventilation systems and water pumps make noise. Make sure it won’t disturb your family or anyone living nearby. You also need to take care of privacy and safety.The grow room should be away from people and the crowd. You need to keep it private as growing plants takes a lot of care.

Step 2: Make a Complete Floor Plan

It is good to spend some time creating a floor plan. It will help you utilize your space to have the optimum benefits. You might have a complete indoor grow room design in your mind, but penning it down will be more helpful. The plan becomes more compulsory when the size of the area increases.

Creating a floor plan will help you decide the space for placing the plant pots and racks. It will help you manage the available area. You can precisely calculate the indoor grow lights and other materials and things you need.

Whether you have a small indoor grow room or a large one, you need to plan everything so that you can have a clear idea of what you need and how to manage everything. After selecting the space and creating a plan, you can gather all the materials required for creating an indoor grow room. We have already listed the common and essential materials, so you can arrange them according to your requirements. If you are a beginner, you can also buy an indoor grow room kit to save yourself from various hassles. Aokairuisi team produces and provides such kits.

For step 3, we will continue to share more information in the next article. Coming soon!

09 Oct
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How To Set Up Your Indoor Grow Room-Part I

Beginners wish to have their own indoor grow room, but often, they do not know how to build one.

Building an indoor grow room and getting it equipped with the right indoor grow lights is not an impossible or tough task; however, you need guidance and information that can help you build a perfect grow room. In this article, we will take you through the complete procedure step-by-step so that you can build your indoor grow room on your own. We will try to explain the background, issues, important considerations, and precautions to give you a clear and complete idea of every material and equipment.

Let’s dive into it without further delay.

Step 1: Choose an Area

The process of building the perfect indoor grow room starts from choosing a suitable area. It is the first step because the measures and other steps are according to the area you have selected. For instance, the size of grow tent, number of grow lights, size of the rack, and other things are according to the place where you are going to create a grow room. So, before you go any further and arrange other things for the indoor grow room, it is important to choose the area so that everything could be customized as required.

There are a few things that you need to keep in mind while selecting an area for your grow room.

  • Size
  • Flooring
  • Water and Electricity Source
  • Noise
  • Safety and Privacy

Size:

The size of the indoor grow room should be according to the plants you are planning to grow. If you are a beginner and want to start, you can start with any suitable space. Once you understand the nitty-gritty, you can shift to a bigger space.

Flooring:

Plants need water, and you need to water your plants after a regular interval. So, there are chances of water spills. There will be water on the floor, so choosing the right flooring is also important.  Water spills not only create a hazard for the workers but also provide a favorable wet environment for bacteria, fern, and bugs. It is necessary to keep the floor dry. There shouldn’t be carpet on the floor as it will absorb water and remain wet all the time. It is better to have a concrete floor for this purpose. If there is any drain on the floor, it will help you keep the floor dry and clean.

We will continue to share more points in the next article. Please feel free to contact our Aokairuisi team whenever you need.

08 Oct
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Growing House Plants With Artificial Light

Plants need light to carry on photosynthesis and produce their own food/energy. The only way to provide light to indoor plants is by using an artificial light source, and this is where grow lights play their role. Grow lights mimic the sunlight and provide the light that indoor plants need.

Plants can grow in artificial light, and it is better than outdoor growing as you can control the intensity, duration, and spectrum of light by using the required grow light according to your plants. This maximizes the yield and offers excellent results. There are different types of grow lights in the market, such as LED grow lights, fluorescent lights, and HIDs. These lights are used according to the budget of the indoor grower and the plants he wants to grow.

LED grow lights are the most efficient and useful for indoor plants. Whether you have a small grow room or a commercial grow room, you can use these lights. The important thing about LED grow lights is that they are really efficient, and it is getting better with the advancement in technology. These lights have a long lifespan, and the electricity consumption is quite reasonable due to high efficiency. In the long run, indoor growers get many benefits from LED grow lights.

Modern LED grow lights are equipped with many features and controllers that provide optimal results. In common grow lights, you need to adjust the distance between the light and the plant, but in modern LED lights, you can adjust the brightness according to your needs. All you need is to turn the knob and set the desired level of brightness. It means you can easily control the intensity without any hassle and give the required light to the plants. If your LED grow light does not have a brightness controller, you need to adjust its height. However, height adjustment is also easy as the lights have adjustable hanging strings. Another important thing about LED grow lights is their different spectrums.

For instance, Aokairuisi provides several types of LED grow lights . You can select any spectrum according to the plant or growth stage. They can also provide UV and IR radiation to plants for better growth.

Simply put, LED grow lights are perfect for indoor growers. They can grow plants at optimal conditions in order to achieve excellence and more yield.

06 Oct
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Do LED Grow Lights Emit UV?

When it comes to indoor farming, it is essential to provide the required spectrum to the plants. Otherwise, the photosynthesis, growth, and level of nutrients can be affected. Plants need various radiations to continue the processes, which is why LED grow light strips and lamps emit various radiations.

Plants do not require UV rays for photosynthesis; however, the presence of UV light offers some advantages.Some of the benefits of UVA and UVB lights include quicker photosynthesis, protection from pests, more nutrients, and better yield. Thus, UV lights are excellent for indoor growers. For more details on the benefits of UV rays on plants, we will share more with you in the next artical.

Now, we understand that UV rays are good for plants, so the answer to the question would be quite clear.

LED grow lights also emit UV rays to provide more benefits to the indoor farmer.

There are different types of LED grow lights available, and they produce different types of spectrum. Indoor farmers need to select the right LED grow lights for their crops. Aokairuisi grow light is an excellent choice for all growers. We can offer professional suggestions and our whole team is supportive.

04 Oct
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How to Get the Optimum Indoor Light

We have already discussed how important it is to give optimum light to plants. Its excess and scarcity can lead to unfavorable conditions. There are three things that you need to keep in mind to give optimum light to your plants. Those three important factors are,

  • Light Spectrum
  • Light Intensity
  • Light Amount

They are factors that determine whether the light provided to your plants is perfect or not. Whether you want to control the light or evaluate it, you need to consider these factors. Let’s have a look at them.

1) Light Spectrum

The sunlight contains various electromagnetic radiations, including the complete visible spectrum (colors of the rainbow), Ultraviolet (UV), and Infrared (IR). Thus, the sunlight has a complete spectrum of radiations. The grow lights that we use for growing plants mimic the sunlight. They provide electromagnetic radiations and the desired spectrum to the plants so that they can carry out photosynthesis. Different types of indoor plants and growth stages require a different spectrum of light. For instance, red light bulbs are suitable for flowering and the formation of new buds. You need to fulfill the requirements to get optimum results. 

Modern LED grow lights for indoor plants offer various spectrums. You can select the desired spectrum according to the growth stage and plants. Aokairuisi team is professional in producing these grow lights.

2) Light Intensity (how strong the light is)

Another important thing is the intensity of the light.You can consider it as the brightness level that falls on the plants.We know that if the intensity of the light is too much, it will burn the leaves. In the case of low intensity, there will be other issues, and you won’t get the desired results. The intensity depends on the distance between the light fixture and house plants. If the light is far, the intensity will be low, and if it is near, the intensity will be high. It also depends on the type of indoor plants you have. For instance, the plants that grow in forests do not need a high intensity. On the other hand, flowering plants and vegetable plants require high intensity.

Thus, you need to adjust the intensity according to the indoor plants.Moreover, intensity is also given according to the growth stage of indoor plants. If you have just sowed the seeds, then it requires high intensity. In simple lights you can change the distance or number of lights to control the intensity.But in modern indoor grow lights for plants, there is usually a controller you can use to control the brightness of the LED. For instance, aokairuisi grow lights have a knob to control the intensity.  

3) Light Amount (how many hours)

You cannot leave your plants under light all day. They also need to take some rest. Plants need light for a specific duration. According to the amount of light, indoor plants can be classified into three types.

  • Short-day Plants: Plants that need light less than 12 hours per day.
  • Long-day Plants: Plants that need light for 14 to 18 hours per day.
  • Day-neutral Plants: Plants that need light for 8 to 12 hours per day.

You need to know how many hours your indoor plants need light. Then, you need to provide lighting according to that. The duration of light also depends on the growth stage of plants.