Greenhouse lighting
Sodium
Sodium lights are used in lighting systems that emit red light. This gives of a more intense light than other systems which is good for plants that need a lot of light.
Advantage: Good for plants that need a lot of light.
Disadvantage: Bad for plants that don't need much light.
Advantage: Good for plants that need a lot of light.
Disadvantage: Bad for plants that don't need much light.
Halogen
Halogen lights don't give off that much light, and it tends to be narrowly focused. This light is more natural and more expensive because of the little light that is given off.
Advantage: It is not as expensive (price wise) as other lighting.
Disadvantage: It doesn't give off as much light as other lights do.
Advantage: It is not as expensive (price wise) as other lighting.
Disadvantage: It doesn't give off as much light as other lights do.
fluorescent
Fluorescent bulbs are a very efficient light source, that produce a spectrum of light that is more useful for plants making them good for growth.
Advantage: Very efficient lighting.
Disadvantage: They can be bulky, creating shade and preventing natural light.
Advantage: Very efficient lighting.
Disadvantage: They can be bulky, creating shade and preventing natural light.