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April 12, 2025

Best LED Grow Lights for 2025: Top Picks for 4x4 & 5x5 Grow Setups

As LED grow light technology continues to advance, 2025 brings more efficient, spectrum-refined, and affordable options for indoor cultivators. Whether you're setting up a home grow or managing a large-scale operation, choosing the best LED grow lights can significantly impact your plant health and yields. In this guide, we’ll highlight the top LED grow lights for 2025, covering budget-friendly options, high-performance fixtures, spectrum control, and under-canopy lighting.

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December 22, 2022

'The Plant' and the Environment: How Sustainable is this Industry?
As the industry continues to grow and gain mainstream acceptance, it is crucial to consider the environmental impacts of this burgeoning space. While the plant has been celebrated for its potential medical and recreational benefits, it is also essential to examine the sustainability of its cultivation and production.
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December 21, 2022

How To Germinate Seeds
Germinating seeds is the first step in growing your own plants. While it may seem intimidating at first, germinating seeds is a simple process that anyone can do at home with the right supplies and knowledge. In this article, we will go over the steps for how to germinate seeds, including what you will need, how to prepare the seeds, and how to care for them as they grow.
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December 17, 2022

Soil vs Hydroponics vs Coco Coir – Advantages and Disadvantages
When it comes to growing plants, there are a variety of methods to choose from, each with its own unique set of advantages and disadvantages. Two of the most popular methods are soil-based growing and hydroponics, but there is a third option that is often overlooked – coco coir. In this article, we'll explore the differences between these three methods and help you determine which one is best for your needs.
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December 16, 2022

LED Grow Light Overview—Benefits, Usage, Tips, and More!
LED grow lights are a popular choice for indoor gardening and hydroponics because they are energy-efficient, long-lasting, and produce minimal heat. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of using LED grow lights for your plants, and provide some tips for choosing the right LED grow light for your setup. We'll also discuss how to use LED grow lights effectively and the science behind their ability to influence plant growth.
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December 14, 2022

Spectrum King Phoenix 680W Review
...The components, from the driver all the way down to the diodes, are top-notch.
This fixture provides a lot of light for your money at a high photosynthetic efficiency. In other words. the price point is excellent, considering the high PPF and PPE.

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December 14, 2022

MIGRO ARAY 2 Review

This review will be covering the MIGRO ARAY 2 LED Grow Light.

The ARAY 2 is part of the MIGRO ARAY series. This series was created by Shane over at MIGRO. Some of you might be familiar with him and his fixtures already.

The ARAY series is made up of the following lights...

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December 14, 2022

Mammoth Lighting Mint White Series 6 Bar 680W Review

The price you pay per micromol/S of light is excellent compared to other popular fixtures on the market. At only a 680W power draw, the light output is supurb!

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December 14, 2022

Spider Farmer SE7000 Lighting Review
The light output on the SE7000 is amazing, the efficiency is high, and it is a good quality build. The optional-remote mounting is also a nice feature for growers that want to reduce some heat in their grow area. And the price is right...
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December 14, 2022

PPFD to DLI Conversion for Leafy Greens

Are you planning a vertical garden or a small home-grow setup for leafy greens? If so, do you know how much light to provide fo optimal leafy green growth?

The optimum amount of light depends on two factors.

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November 20, 2022

Cyber Monday EXTENDED Sale 2022 at LED Grow Lights Depot
LED Grow Lights Depot guarantees to have the BEST deals on LED Grow Lights during Cyber Monday 2022. We are also running sales on Grow Tents, Hydroponics, Rosin Presses, Trimmers, and more. This is the best time of the year to buy LED grow lights and other hydroponic equipment!
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June 10, 2022

Grower's Choice ROI-E680S Review and PAR Testing
The E680S is a passively-cooled, bar-style, plug-and-play, commercial-grade LED grow light. The fixture is an updated version of the ROI-E680. The fixture design was modified, and it still looks different from the ROI-E200, ROI-E420, and ROI-E720, which all have a similar build.
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June 9, 2022

HLG Scorpion Rspec FR Review
The Scorpion Rspec FR uses 6 evenly-spaced, high-powered Quantum Boards, which emit a light distribution similar to bar lights. An Inventronics driver and an external dimmer, dimmable to 20% intensity, sits on the back of the anodized red aluminum heatsink.
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