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Full-spectrum grow lights no longer need purple tint

Original: I had some older grow lights I use for seed starts but in awkward form factors and not really enough total lumens for th

A gardener preparing seed starts says their older grow lights came in awkward shapes and did not produce enough lumens, so they bought a new one. They were surprised to learn that full-spectrum indoor plant lights are no longer purple-tinged, a change from the pink and violet LEDs common in earlier years.

Why now: Home gardeners starting seeds indoors are noticing how LED grow light technology has improved, with warmer white full-spectrum options replacing purple units.

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• I had some older grow lights I use for seed starts but in awkward form factors and not really enough total lumens for this project, so I bought a new one. I am surprised to find out that full-spectrum indoor plant lights apparently no longer need to be purple-tinged. Also much… · lemay · 8

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