AeroGarden 970945-0100 45 Watt Grow Light Panel

I'm very surprised by these lights. They draw 45 true watts from the wall and produce almost no heat. We are talking less heat than anything else and they can actually veg tomatoes. Both kinds of tomatoes...I had two of these panels for regular tomatoes and was using Advanced Platinum P300s and Cree Cxb3590 cob for special tomatoes. When I decided to upgrade to several HLG 100 v2 QBs one of my only two special tomato plants burned and bad.I relocated the injured special tomato under two of these panels and not only did it recover but, very much to my surprise, it thrived. Tight internodal spacing on the new growth of the injured tomato.Looks like this panel is 4000K or even more blue... so, again, you can definitely use it for veg.I checked it for UVB and UVA and it emits none... even less than a standard Mercury Vapour CFL, so yeah.I dis note expect these panels to be so versatile but they absolutely can be used as main veg lights with sufficient proximity.

Shipping was quick 3 days 36 hours. When I arrived home from work, excited to open this product I got down to work. Currently own an Aerogarden Elite and dabbling in DWC Hydroponics. I DIY'ed some bins using the Aerogarden pods and sponges with my own seeds. The first batch put together in a couple of hours. Arugula, Romaine lettuce, Kale and Cilantro. I put this light on a timer swtich for 17 hours a day. In two days the kale has a sprout started. Still waiting on the other seeds. I have a total of 18 pods under this light 3 bins with 6 each. As well as two half grown lettuce's beside (not directly under the light) as well as 6 other older plants that i took out of the aerogarden elite so i could start some new guys. Anyways I'm happy with the product so far. It comes with legs and a hanging hook. I may buy a second one in about 8 months if this one works well. I'll try to remember to update closer to Fall 2018. PS the product was packed well and easy to assemble., *Update* I've had it about a week now. Plants are doing well. Should mention that I also bought the 45watt neillo light. I think the plants like that one better than this one. The Kale did for sure. Feel free to read my other review of that one. Anyways this one has been good nice and wide covers two of my seed starters. Plants are now 1 1/4" tall. Mix of greens. * Update. Dec 2018. Still going strong. Great light works best if with in 10-12" of the product you're growing. I'm using it for DWC butckers lettuce, arugula,kale etc. Works great. I have since bought two other lights other brands for 40-80$. Honestly they work just as well. But still very happy with this product.

I have been using these to keep my garden going indoors through the winter. They have been working wonderfully for seedling starting as well as general growth. All my plants love them. Plants both directly below them and those on the outskirts of the lighting area benefit. They also put off a nice amount of heat the plants love. Creates nice warm seedling trays.Do bear in mind the light is VERY bright, you do not want to stare directly at it. I use them mostly during daylight hours which I am at work & so the shock walking past them isn't so blinding. They work well to supplement the natural daylight. I have had them on overnight but I feel bad for my dogs trying to sleep in the kitchen with them on. I no longer leave any house lights on when I am not home - these light up the house quite well and can be easily seen from the rd (I have a 1km rural driveway)

Bought this for when I brought my window boxes in for the winter. In previous years I've used CFL grow lights and while the plants survived until spring, they didn't thrive. So far this season I have put my strawberry plants under this light and they have already bloomed more than they ever did outside. Only time will tell if I'll have strawberries during the winter.Great product, shipped fast and came on time.

If you're saving money by starting plants from seed, this is the way to go. It's not cheap, but the lights work great and if you're getting into gardening for many years to come, it's worth it. The light can raise up to different levels, - you can even raise one end higher than the other if needed. It gets warm but not hot and has a very long power cord. Lightweight plastic supports fit into the panel at the sides. The panel can also be tilted quite a bit as you desire. Perfect for starting seedlings indoors, growing micro greens to harvest during the winter months. This my third light. The first two were a birthday gift 3 years ago. Still going strong, very happy with the purchase. Pays for itself if you start annuals, herbs and perennials from seed. There is no switch, so to turn them off you have to unplug the cord at the socket or at the light panel. Be careful that end doesn't sit in water. I ruined one cord that way and had to find a replacement - seller doesn't sell them separately. If seeds are going to germinate and take off, they will under these lights.