| How much blue light do I need? |
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| The amount of blue light required for optimum growth can depend on the stage of growth, the type of plant, and the goals of the grower. Here are some guidelines: |
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Young plants may like more blue light than mature plants |
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If plants are leggy, more blue light is usually needed |
| Adding more blue light can cause: |
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More compact growth |
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Earlier flowering |
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Faster development of fruit |
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Dimpling or curling of young growth |
| You may want to add more blue light if you observe the following: |
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Leggy growth |
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Plants are filling growing area too quickly |
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Plants are slow to make flowers or set fruit |
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Fruit is slow to develop |
| You may want to try reducing the amount of blue light (or increasing the red) if you observe the following: |
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Dimpling or curling of young growth |
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Flowers develop too quickly |
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Growth is too compact |
