Grow Cannabis with LED Grow Lights
Cannabis grow lights are artificial lighting systems designed to enhance the growth of cannabis plants. These lights serve as the primary light source in indoor cultivation and as supplemental lighting in greenhouse settings.
With the legalization of medical and recreational cannabis in several countries, such as Canada and the United States, the indoor commercial cultivation of cannabis has expanded into a significant industry. This industry now requires substantial scientific and technological input to cultivate high-quality cannabis successfully.
Among the various factors that influence growth, the choice of lighting is crucial. For many years, HID (High-Intensity Discharge) lamps, including MH (Metal-Halide) and HPS (High-Pressure Sodium) lights, dominated indoor cannabis cultivation. However, with the rapid advancements in LED (Light-Emitting Diode) technology and the significant reduction in costs over the past decade, LED grow lights have now become the preferred standard for indoor cannabis cultivation.
With more than 10 years of experience in horticultural lighting, TheOneGrow provides plants-oriented and cultivation-proved cannabis LED grow lights for both commercial cultivators and individual hobby growers.
GLMX720 720W Full Spectrum LED Grow Light
GLMX720 is a 720W full spectrum waterproof LED grow light, which is tailor-made for indoor cannabis cultivation.
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Fine-tuned full spectrum for whole growth cycles of cannabis
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High PPF and Efficacy: 1940μmol/s, 2.7μmol/J
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Uniform light distribution, and superior thermal conductivity
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120º wide beaming angle design, effective flowering footprint up to 5ft(1.5m)x 5ft(1.5m)
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Industrial grade IP65 waterproof protection(LED Bar)
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Modular Design, versatile for various indoor growing applications
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0% – 100% Dimmable
GLMX240 240W Full Spectrum LED Grow Light
GLMX240 is the ideal cannabis grow light for indoor home growers using grow tent of 2ft x 4ft(0.6m x 1.2m).
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Fine-tuned full spectrum for whole growth cycles of cannabis
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High PPF and Efficacy: Up to 650μmol/s, 2.7μmol/J
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Uniform light distribution, and superior thermal conductivity
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120º wide beaming angle design, effective flowering footprint up to 2ft(6m)x 4ft(1.2m)
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Industrial grade IP65 waterproof protection
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Modular Design, versatile for various indoor growing applications
Why choose LED grow lights for your cannabis?
Cultivating cannabis indoors using artificial lighting offers a distinct advantage in achieving higher and better-quality yields. This is largely because many of the top-quality cannabis strains, which command the highest market value, have been developed through generations of genetic refinement in controlled indoor environments. These carefully bred cultivars are often not well-suited for outdoor cultivation.
HID grow lights have long been the standard lighting solution for indoor cannabis cultivation and are still widely used in many commercial operations. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable shift towards high-quality LED lighting in professional and commercial cannabis cultivation facilities. This shift is driven by LED lighting's proven benefits in enhancing crop quality and consistency, as well as the significant long-term cost savings associated with its use.
Higher Yields, Better Quality
Unlike HID lights like MH and HPS, LED grow lights offer the advantage of precisely tuning the light spectrum to elicit specific responses from the plants throughout their entire growth cycle, optimizing both yield quantity and quality.
Over the past several years, TheOneGrow has collaborated with professional cannabis growers worldwide to conduct extensive light recipe research, testing more than 15 LED spectra against traditional lighting technologies like HID lights, as well as competitor products. The goal was to identify the most efficient light recipe for indoor cannabis cultivation. Our broadband full spectrum, which spans from violet to infrared with a carefully balanced ratio of each color, has been shown to accelerate the growth cycle and produce a higher flower dry weight, with increased terpene levels and a higher concentration of secondary metabolites such as THC and CBD.
More Light, Less Cost
A high-performance LED grow light can produce the same or even greater light output as a traditional HID light while consuming 50% less electricity. Additionally, unlike HID lights, which need to be replaced after 10,000 to 20,000 hours, LED grow lights can operate effectively for over 50,000 hours with less than 20% light degradation. LEDs are also more stable and require less routine maintenance, reducing the frequency of system upkeep. The combination of lower energy consumption and reduced maintenance costs leads to significant long-term savings, allowing cultivators to focus more on enhancing plant quality.
Another advantage of LED grow lights is that they generate significantly less heat compared to traditional HID lights, making climate control in cultivation facilities much easier. The lower heat output enables growers to position LED lights closer to the plants without risking exposure to excessive radiative heat. This not only reduces HVAC costs but also supports the use of vertical farming techniques, which can greatly increase space efficiency—a practice now widely adopted in many commercial cannabis growing operations.
How to use our LED grow lights with your cannabis?
TheOneGrow GLMX series LED grow lights are designed to meet the lighting requirements for both professional commercial growers and home hobby grow tent growers.
Indoor Warehouse with A Single Tier
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Recommended model: GLMX720
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Installation methods: Hanging. Every GLMX720 LED fixture comes with a hanging kit including stainless steel wire ropes, hooks, adjustable ratchet rope hangers.
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Hanging Height: The GLMX720 fixture is recommended to be 18 inches above the canopy during early vegetative stage, 12-18 inches above the canopy during late vegetative stage, and 6-12 inches above the canopy during flowering stage.
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LED fixtures quantity calculation: Each GLMX720 can effectively cover a 5ft x 5ft area during both vegetative and flowering stages.
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PPFD Level: Recommended PPFD level is 700-900 µmol/m²/s during vegetative stage, 800-1000 µmol/m²/s during flowering stage.
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CO2 Enrichment: 1200-1500 ppm during both vegetative and flowering stage
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Photoperiod: 18/6(18 hours of light, 6 hours of dark) during vegetative stage, 12/12 during flowering stage.
Vertical farming
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Recommended model: GLMX240 Lighting Kit
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Installation methods: Mounting, with standard mounting screws.
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Mounting Height: The GLMX120 fixture is recommended to be 12-18 inches above the canopy during early vegetative stage, 12 inches above the canopy during late vegetative stage, and 6-12 inches above the canopy during flowering stage.
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LED fixtures quantity calculation: The GLMX120 bars is suggested to be fixed at a spacing of 3 inches.
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PPFD Level: Recommended PPFD level is 700-900 µmol/m²/s during vegetative stage, 800-1000 µmol/m²/s during flowering stage.
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CO2 Enrichment: 1200-1500 ppm during both vegetative and flowering stage
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Photoperiod: 18/6(18 hours of light, 6 hours of dark) during vegetative stage, 12/12 during flowering stage.
Home Growers with Grow Tent
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Recommended model: GLMX720
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Installation methods: Hanging. Every GLMX720 LED fixture comes with a hanging kit including stainless steel wire ropes, hooks, adjustable ratchet rope hangers.
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Hanging Height: The GLMX720 fixture is recommended to be 18 inches above the canopy during early vegetative stage, 12-18 inches above the canopy during late vegetative stage, and 6-12 inches above the canopy during flowering stage.
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LED fixtures quantity calculation: Each GLMX720 can effectively cover a 5ft x 5ft area during both vegetative and flowering stages.
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Grow Tent Size: At least 4ft x 4ft, 6ft x 6 ft is preferred for low stress straining.
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PPFD Level: Recommended PPFD level is 600-800 µmol/m²/s during vegetative stage, 700-900 µmol/m²/s during flowering stage.
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CO2 Enrichment: Not necessary.
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Photoperiod: 18/6(18 hours of light, 6 hours of dark) during vegetative stage, 12/12 during flowering stage.