What is the best UV light for plants? 2021 Updated
Benefits of UV Light for Growing Marijuana Plants While generally perceived as harmful for humans and for plants, there are actually quite a few benefits that these lights bring along. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of UV lights: Increases The Production of Resins The biggest benefit for marijuana growers is that using UV lights will help you boost the production of resins in your crop. The higher the exposure to UV lights, the more resins will be produced – resins, in turn, produce flavonoids and terpenes – which are the key compounds that provide your plant its unique flavour (with the help of flavonoids) and smell (with the help of terpenes). Better Protection Against Pests and Insects Resins are known for their protective properties for the plants. Resins help the plants survive against pests, insects, and pathogens. Resins help ‘repair’ your plant. Anyone who has grown weed knows that pests can pose a real threat! Aphids, or even smaller insects and pests can cause quit...