Gardening Indoors with H. I. D. Lights

by Van Patten, George F.

• ISBN13: 9781878823212
• ISBN10: 1878823213
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-08-01
• Publisher: Van Patten Publishing

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(4)
Chapter One: Light and Its Relationship to Plants	11	(18)
Light Basics	11	(2)
Light and Plant Processes	13	(1)
Photosynthesis	14	(1)
Photoperiodism	15	(2)
Phototropism	17	(1)
Light Intensity	17	(2)
Measuring Light	19	(10)
Chapter Two: Sunlight and Artificial Light	29	(4)
Sunlight	29	(2)
Artificial Light	31	(2)
Chapter Three: High Intensity Discharge Lamps	33	(38)
Mercury Vapor Lamps	38	(2)
Metal Halide Lamps	40	(8)
High Pressure Sodium Lamps	48	(7)
Conversion Bulbs	55	(2)
Low Pressure Sodium Lamps	57
Sulfur Bulbs	55	(1)
Bulb Maintenance	56	(5)
HID Light Bulb Chart	61	(1)
Lamp Disposal	61	(10)
Chapter Four: Getting the Most From Your Light Investment	71	(46)
Light Reflectors	71	(3)
Reflectant Light	74	(3)
Light Distribution	77	(4)
Light Reflector Study	81	(30)
Light Movers	111	(6)
Chapter Five: Choosing the Right Lighting System	117	(12)
Specific Applications	118	(2)
Using artificial Light in a Greenhouse	120	(2)
Setting Up a Lighting System	122	(7)
Chapter Six: Electricity and Indoor Gardening	129	(10)
Electricity Basics	129	(3)
Safety	132	(2)
Energy Conservation	134	(3)
Timers	137	(2)
Appendix A: Light and Radiant Energy	139	(4)
Appendix B: Light Requirements of Plants	143	(6)
Appendix C: Troubleshooting the HID	149	(2)
Appendix D: Other Bulbs	151	(1)
Appendix E: Conversions	152	(5)
Glossary	157	(6)
Index	163