LED vs CFL Multi-Layer Warehouse Basil Farming
This is the final week (#6) of the LED vs CFL grow-off performed by Grow and Nourish LED in Chicago. This is the second test in a row designed to test the efficacy of LED Grow Lights vs conventional lighting systems for multi-layer warehouse farms growing basil.
The SOL 9 LED Grow Light comes in at 450W, while the 4' x 16 bulb T5 setup for an equal sized area consumes a whopping 864W! The T5 also needs bulb changes every 6 months to maintain PAR output, while the LED lasts for 10+ years before requiring a change.
The first and second test both confirmed the same results: SOL LED Grow Lights from Hydro Grow are superior in every way to T5 Fluorescent. The basil grows at approximately twice the rate under LED, has a root system 4-10x larger and healthier, and the plants are ready for sale a full 2 weeks faster! Hydro Grow LED Systems not only decrease operational expenses related to cooling and electricity, but likewise increase ROI and productivity allowing for several extra crop cycles per year. For commercial farmers, there is no choice better than SOL LED Grow Lights from Hydro Grow. Visit http://www.hydrogrowled.com