This information can only be applied to “conventional” magnetic ballasts. Digital/electronic ballasts, which are becoming more common all the time, have some important differences regarding internal...
Once all of the great benefits of growing in a Smart Pot fabric container have been experienced, a gardener will never go back to plastic potting...
Many indoor horticulturists are reaping the benefits of growing in Smart Pot fabric containers. Not only do fabric containers give a plant’s roots maximum exposure to...
Revolutionizing the 1000w Fixture: The HSE NXT2 Although there is no shortage of new lighting technologies being introduced, high intensity discharge, or HID, lighting systems are...
Over the last few years, many indoor horticulturists have discovered the benefits of using fabric potting containers. These containers are designed to maximize air exposure to...
The light energy emitted from a horticultural lighting system is the driving force behind every indoor garden. This is why indoor horticulturists spend a lot of...
High intensity discharge lighting includes both metal halide (MH) and high pressure sodium (HPS). HID lighting consists of three components: the ballast, the reflector or socket,...
Lighting, atmospheric conditions and nutrition are some of the most important garden variables that new growers must master in order to be successful. After a grower...
Of all the components that make up a successful indoor garden none are as important as the horticultural lighting. Although it is a combination of many...
Light emitting diodes, or LEDs, have been steadily gaining acceptance since their introduction within the horticultural community roughly ten years ago. Unlike other lighting technologies used...
High intensity discharge lighting includes both metal halide (MH) and high pressure sodium (HPS). HID lighting consists of three components: the ballast, the reflector or socket,...
Choosing a planting container for outdoor gardening is a decision that will have a direct impact on the yield and quality of the finished crop. After...