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Gavita's website didnt seem to provide much info. Or maybe I missed it. I thought that plasma's would give a wider spectrum, but they seem to give off a very simulair spectrum as HPS. Or maybe I again didnt find the correct info.
Im super curious about these.
If you look carefully at the light spectrum graph for HPS and MH bulbs, you'll find that while they provide some light all across the spectrum, most of their output is stacked up hard in yellow and greenish bands- fine for human vision, not so great for plants.
Looking closely at the LEP spectrum, you'll notice that it's a very nice curve, with few spikes or dips all the way across the entire spectrum. This means that the LEP is providing MORE light at most spectra than HPS or MH of similar wattage- the only exceptions being those aforementioned spikes in the marginally useful yellow and green bands.
This is why I'm so interested in these light sources. I still would very much like to see at least somewhat higher total output, but if these can be made more affordable, I'm sure I can find a way to make them work for me!
Loving the science part. It's the one thing quite blatantly missing from the entire marketplace.
I'd give scrog a swerve too. Been trying it out and it's definitely a skill to develop and mine are pretty crap :)
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A company that actually likes and builds on its reputation for integrity is to be applauded- and supported in the marketplace. It isn't easy being the prime mover in a market such as this, because you know you're going to have a big fat target painted on your product for all others to beat with their designs.
SCROG really doesn't have to be at all difficult. Top the plant when it's relatively small, and then train the stems out. When the stems get to the point where they're covering much of the screen, flip them into flower. Not so hard.
The only tricks to keep in mind are these; first, that sativas of course stretch much more than indicas, so flip your sativa SCROG with less surface area covered and indicas with more, and second, that the plants will only stretch for the first 2-3 weeks of flowering. After that, let them grow!