The Plasmalyte Sunstream 400 is the latest development in full-spectrum hydroponic lighting. While many recent grow lighting innovations are designed to narrow the light spectrum available for hydroponic growing, this mature plasma fixture goes in a different direction, offering a natural, sun-like alternative.
Plasma grow lights incorporate the knowledge that many complex processes in optimal plant development are dependent on the energy and information that plants receive from across the spectrum:
- UV for plant hardiness, vitamin production, potency flavors, and aromas
- Blue light for phototrophic and photosynthetic response
- Green light for penetration of the greenhouse canopy and absorption by tightly packed plant
- Red-orange light for photosynthesis and budding
- Far-red light to further support flowering
This high quality light is generated by an efficient tic tac size plasma bulb using 40% less energy than the HID fixtures it replaces. The Sunstream design maximizes passive cooling to ensure the seven year life-span of the light source.
Plasmalyte is launching the Sunstream on Kickstarter in order to bring this sunlight substitute to all hydroponic growers at a best in class price. The campaign page provides additional detail on the technology’s ability to harness all of the wavelengths necessary for healthy and high quality growth.
