Help me choose an LED
Our team's shortlist of LED grow lights, with the area each one covers in veg and in flower. Measure the space your plants take up, then choose the smallest light that covers it.
Start with your space
- Measure the plants, not the room. Note the width and depth your plants take up.
- Use the right stage. Plants in flower or fruit need more light, so each light covers less in flower than in veg. Use the veg figure for seedlings and leafy growth.
- Check the height. Coverage is measured with the light hung at the height shown above the plants. Leave room for the light itself, that gap and your plants.
- More light is not always better. The smaller light that suits your space usually costs less to run and adds less heat.
Our team's shortlist
Lights our team puts forward, smallest coverage first. Coverage figures come from published coverage maps and product sources our team has checked.
| Light | Veg coverage | Flower coverage | Hanging and control | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 × 0.7 mat 50 cm hanging height | 0.8 × 0.6 mat 50 cm hanging height | Hanging kit and plug supplied. No ballast needed. 0-10 V controller optional. | $220.00Available online | |
| 1.4 × 1.24 mat 50 cm hanging height | 1.0 × 0.8 mat 30 cm hanging height | In the box: rope ratchets x2, hanging clips x2 and a 2.4 m power cable. Manual dimming. 0-10 V controller optional. | $360.00Available online | |
| 1.8 × 1.8 mat 60 cm hanging height | 1.3 × 1.16 mat 30 cm hanging height1.20 × 1.10 m at 20 cm for higher intensity | Built-in driver and dimming. Hangs from lance hangers or rope ratchets. 0-10 V controller optional. | ||
| 1.9 × 1.7 mat 73 cm hanging height | 1.4 × 1.1 mat 38 cm hanging height1000 PPFD; hang at 28 cm for higher intensity | In the box: driver, cables, signal cable, rope ratchets, lance hangers, S-hangers and eyebolts. Manual dimming. Works with a timer or a controller. | $1,150.00Available online | |
| 2.1 × 1.95 mat 90 cm hanging height | 1.6 × 1.3 mat 50 cm hanging height | Rope ratchets x2, hanging clips x2 and a 2.4 m power cable. Manual dimming. 0-10 V controller optional. | ||
| 2.27 × 2.32 mat 94 cm hanging height | 1.59 × 1.69 mat 47 cm hanging height1000 PPFD; 1.50 × 1.61 m at 32 cm for 1200 PPFD | RJ12 signal cable, rope ratchets x2 and lance hangers x2. No ballast needed. Works with a timer or a controller. | $530.00Available online | |
| 2.2 × 2.3 mat 96 cm hanging height | 1.6 × 1.7 mat 50 cm hanging height1000 PPFD; 1.5 × 1.7 m at 38 cm for 1200 PPFD | In the box: driver, cables, signal cable, rope ratchets, lance hangers, S-hangers and eyebolts. Manual dimming. Works with a timer or a controller. | $1,800.00Available online |
- Every light needs a timer for its day and night cycle. A controller is optional, for central dimming or automation.
- Prices include GST.
For a greenhouse or a high ceiling
Our team puts this light forward for greenhouses and rooms with a high ceiling, not for tents.
| Light | Veg coverage | Flower coverage | Hanging and control | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.92 × 1.83 mat 132 cm hanging height | 1.91 × 1.82 mat 84 cm hanging height | Power cable, LED hangers x2 and strut hangers x2. Manual dimming and 0-10 V. Works with a timer or a controller. | $1,100.00Available online |