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Likewise, people ask, are grow lights better than fluorescent?

When your grow requires a long daily run—particularly in the vegetative stage—LEDs can offer a smarter and more efficient choice. Although LEDs often have a higher installation cost, these bulbs last longer and use less electricity. While fluorescent options emit heat and light in all directions, LEDs are directional.

Additionally, can you use shop lights for grow lights? The light source should be no farther than 4 to 6 inches away from the top of the growing plants. This combination of long periods of light and high intensity allows basic shop lights to serve as grow lights. There are more expensive grow light fixtures and bulbs on the market, but they provide little added benefit.

Furthermore, can any LED light be used as a grow light?

Technically, yes you can use any LED lights to grow plant, but that doesn't ensure your plants will grow healthy or efficiently, as regular LED lights will not contain enough color or light spectrum which plants need to Photosynthesis. So if you want to grow indoor, It's better buy a specialized LED grow lights.

Can I use regular fluorescent bulbs to grow plants?

Fluorescent lights are ideal for plants with low to medium light requirements, like African violets. They are also good for starting vegetables indoors. In addition to this, fluorescent bulbs use 75 percent less energy than incandescent lights.