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What is the difference between Red/Blue vs. Broad "Full" Spectrum LEDs?

Jan 21, 2022

Growers generally have two options when it comes to aiandus LED spectrums – "full spectrum" or "laia{0}}spektriga", mis appears as white light; and "punane/sinine spekter", which can appear as purple or pink light.    

Punase/sinise spektri LED luminaires are often referred to as narrow band spectrum lights – because the wavelengths they emit are within a narrow band of light.   LED luminaires that emit a "white" light are often referred to as "broad spectrum" or "full spectrum" valguss because they sisaldavad laia bavalgusspektri nd (sarnasemalt päikesega) which renders a "white" light (there are no true white wavelengths).   

It should be noted that essentially all "white" LEDs are blue LEDs that are coated in a phosphor that converts the blue light into longer wavelengths. The phosphor absorbs the blue light and re-emits some or most of the photons into green and red light.  This coating reduces a efficiency LED sisendist converting photons into usable PAR (photosynthetically active radiation) valgus, but makes for a better work environment in sole source applications. The composition of the phosphor coating will help to determine the spectral quality of the white light emitted. To find the efficacy of your luminaire, you will need to divide the Fotosünteetiline fotonivoog (PPF) of the valgustikõrval its input wattage.  The resulting efficacy väärtus, saab olema represented in μmol/J.  The higher the number, the more efficient the luminaire is at converting electrical energy into photons of PAR.   

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Red/Blue LEDs  

The "purple/pink" LED luminaires that many associate with horticultural lighting, kasutada varying combinations of red and blue LEDs, and are recommended jaoks greenhouse growers who are already receiving the full spectrum of light from the sun.  Since photosynthesis peaks in the red and blue wavelengths it makes this spectrum, not only the most efficient for plant growth, but also the most energy efficient. From this perspective, if you are already getting full spectrum sunlight from outdoors, it would make the most sense to put most of your energy into wavelengths that are most optimal for photosynthesis, and where you will see the biggest energy cost savings.  This combination is more energy efficient than "white" or full spectrum LEDs because blue and punastel LED-idel on teiste värvidega võrreldes kõrgeim footonite efektiivsus i.e. they convert the highest amount of electricity in photons, so you are getting more growth from your plants per dollar spent. 

So, why do we need a combination of red and blue to grow plants, why can't we use just blue or just red LEDs?  While red is most efficient for photosynthesis, having only red light would result in poor growth such as very elongated stems, so blue is added to keep plants compact and a more typical shape.  On the other hand, you can't grow plants under only blue light either, as their growth and development will be adversely affected. Researchers have found over the years, that having a combination high red light to a lower percentage of blue light has been shown to be optimaalne for the production kohta kasvuhoonekultuurid that are already receiving light from the sun.  Since there on nr "ideal spectrum" for greenhouse põllukultuurid, most LED manufacturers offer a fixed ratio of red to blue that has been loetakse the most optimum for horticultural crop growth and production.   

Kui olete kasvuhoonekasvataja, kes soovib LED-e paigaldada, soovitame our HortiLED Top 2.0 Punane Valge (Keskmine Sinine) spectrum.  This LED spectrum has a softer pink värvi, making it easier to work under and grade taimed, than purple light, and has a high efficacy rating of 3.3 μmol/Jenergiatarbimise vähendamine traditsiooniliste HPS-süsteemidega võrreldes kuni 40 protsenti. Kasvatajad leiavad, et see annab suurepärase results―either as a standalone LED installation or in a hybrid application (HPS-LED combination)―across all stages of growth for paljud põllukultuurid, sealhulgas viinamarjad, dekoratiivkultuurids; lehed greens and cannabis.  

 

Täis-Spectrum "White" LEDs 

While in a greenhouse, the outdoor sunlight will balance out the "pink or purple" light emitted from LEDs, the same spectrum in a sole-source, siseruumides application tarnib piiratud spvalguse ektrum põllukultuurile ja võib olla unpleasant to work under. Therefore, many indoor growers have shifted away from kitsas spekter LEDs, to "white" lai spectrum LEDs.    

Broad spectrum LEDs have a lower efficacy than red/blue LEDs due to conversion, energy, and optical losses within the phosphor conversion process. However, since in siseruumides applications where the luminaires are the tald source of light, bmaantee spettrumm LED luminaires are far better kui punane/sinine alates they emit a wide range of wavelengths for your crop throughout the different growth stages.  This is important because as we do more research, we are discovering that wavelengths such as green, which were previously thought of as not very useful, are proving to be important in photosynthesis and certain morphological responses. Additionally, many full broad spekter luminaires can also emit energy in the far-red region, which can help promote stem extension and leaf expansion.    

Seesn environment with only red/blue light, workers will not be able to properly identify problems such as nutritional deficiency, haigused and pests.  So broad spectrum light is not only more pleasing to the eye, but also makes it easier to work and assess plant health. 

Ehkki saate punast/sinist LED-i kasutada ainsa allikaga rakendustes, on inimeste tervise ja plant scouting being affected, we highly recommend using a lai skaala LED.  For growers in sole source applications, we offer a "daylight" spectrum option with the HortiLED 2 parimat.{1}}ideal for  growth of indoor crops such as cannabis and leafy greens.