Nagyon jó rövid cikk azokról a lámpatípusokról, melyek egyesítik a vegetatív (növekedési) és a generatív (virágzási) szakaszban a növények fénykövetelményeit. Kicsit átírtam, azaz pár nem túl fontos részt kihagytam. Az előző linkben pedig éppen ezeket a lámpákat sorolják fel árakkal együtt magyar beszerzési forrásból. Egyik sem olcsó, mind nagy fogyasztású/teljesítményű.

HID lights (High Intensity Discharge = nagy fénykibocsájtású lámpák) most closely mimic sunlight, and they make excellent lights for using when growing plants hydroponically. HID stands for High Intensity Discharge, and it puts out a very bright full spectrum light. The light spectrum is important depending on what growth stage your plants are in. Young plants need blue light, whereas when you need your plants to flower and fruit they perform best under red and orange light. Providing both of these types of lights in one light bulb will provide your plants with everything they need in terms of light appropriate for any stage of plant growth.

These grow lights come in two different types. Metal halide HID lamps (MH = metal halide - fémhalogén lámpák) come in some varieties featuring blue light and some that offer more in the red/orange light spectrum. Metal halides are sometimes less expensive than other HID lights. High Pressure Sodium bulbs (HPS = high pressure sodium - nagynyomású nátriumgőz körték) put out a great light in the red, orange and yellow spectrum. They last twice as long as metal halide light bulbs, and emit a brighter light.

CFL bulbs (compact flourescent lamp = kompakt fénycső) contain warm and cool spectrums of light, and they are also a great option for lighting your plants that you are growing hydroponically (azaz talaj nélkül, tápfolyadékkal). They are typically less expensive than HID lights, but they also do not put out as much light as an HID lamp.

Plants do well when they are under light for the appropriate amount of time, usually 14 to 15 hours per day. You can put them on a timer so they come on and go off without you having to think about it. The light available to your plants is crucial to their ability to thrive and flourish, so don't skimp on light.