This ranges from 11 hours in the winter to 18 hours in the summer. Every two weeks, the timer is adjusted at 15-minute increments. For anyone on a budget, or with a smaller area to illuminate, there are kits available through dealers that take the guesswork out of assembling a HID light garden. Some are in attractive cases and finishes that blend into a home's decor. A variety of sizes permits installation in many situations.
Culture Thoroughly research the needs of plants to be grown.
Make sure the growing area is capable of meeting their specific requirements on a continuing basis. View Figure 5. Several light fixtures can be combined to a a circle. Under HID-lighting conditions, plants require watering more frequently than those cultivated beneath fluorescent lights. A significant decrease in humidity is noticeable.