Hydroponic Lighting Guide
Hydroponics is growing plants without soil. Plants are able to soak up the nutrients through the roots more easily in the water as the food is dissolved in the water and does not have to work through soil to get to the roots. Does this Spark an idea?
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Lighting Area
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The area you need to light in your hydroponic garden is an important factor in determining the wattage of the bulbs used. Typical measurements for exposure range per bulb wattage -- 100 watts covers a 2-foot-square area, 250 watts covers a 3-foot-square area, 400 watts covers a 4-foot area, 600 watts covers a 5-foot area and 1,000 watt covers a 6-foot-square area.
Color and Intensity
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The color and intensity of light determines how photosynthesis works and the amount of food produced for your hydroponic plants. Blue light in metal halide bulbs and the orange light in high-pressure sodium bulbs tend to imitate natural sunlight during peak growing seasons. Spotlight lamps use simple bulbs to provide artificial light and LED grow lights are small and easy to implement in a grow room by operating at high temperatures for long periods of time more efficiently.
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Easy to Grow Hydroponic Plants
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Kids Gardening suggests plants that are easy to grow hydroponically include basil, lettuce, houseplants and annual spring flowers like marigolds.
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References
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