Seamless HPS to LED transition

  • LED lighting is the future of indoor growing

  • As pressure mounts for cultivators to embrace energy efficiency, more are making the switch from HPS to LED technology. If you're one of them, you may be wondering how to take full advantage of LED and make sure your grow is set up for success.

  • We've compiled the 5 most important things you can do to ensure a smooth HPS to LED transition.

  • 01 / Adjust temperature with LED grow lights
  • 02 / Use VPD as your management tool
  • 03 / Factor in HVAC and dehumidification
  • 04 / Consider the effects of light spectra and light intensity on crop growth
  • 05 / Monitor and adjust nutrition and irrigation based on transpiration

Growers familiar with cultivating under HPS light know that their fixtures emit a significant amount of radiant heat—the sort of heat that warms up the upper foliage of your crops.

In addition to monitoring and adjusting room temperature, it’s important to balance the other conditions, like moisture, in your space with a practice like VPD (vapor pressure deficit). Doing so can help promote maximum growth.

When switching from HPS to LED, an important consideration is dehumidification.

Aim for a Balanced Light Spectra

It’s a common misconception that switching from HPS to LED automatically triggers a need for increased nutrient and irrigation events.