Which LED for which grow tent
In flowering you need 300–400 W of actual power per m². The table uses the wattage in the model name; check power draw and the manufacturer's stated coverage on the product sheet.
| Grow tent | Area | Actual watts in flowering | Models |
|---|
| 60x60 cm | 0.36 m² | 100–150 W | no dedicated model |
| 80x80 cm | 0.64 m² | 180–250 W | Lumatek ATS 200 W PRO |
| 100x100 cm | 1 m² | 300–400 W | Lumatek ATS 300 W PRO, Lumen-King Eco-Line 400 W |
| 120x120 cm | 1.44 m² | 400–600 W | Lumatek Zeus 465 W PRO and 600 W PRO, Lumen-King Professional Line 465 W and 630 W |
| 150x150 cm | 2.25 m² | 675–900 W | Lumen-King Eco-Line 720 W |
| 2.5–3.3 m² | e.g. 160x160–180x180 cm | about 1000 W | Lumatek Zeus 1000 W PRO and 1000 W Xtreme, Lumen-King Eco-Line 1000 W |
Efficiency in µmol/J: what it means
Efficiency tells you how much plant-usable light (PPF, in µmol/s) the fixture produces for each watt it draws: µmol/J = PPF ÷ actual watts. At the same wattage, a 2.9 µmol/J LED gives about 16% more light than a 2.5 one. Below 2.2 µmol/J an LED is inefficient; from 2.5 upwards it is good.
- 2.5 µmol/J: Lumatek ATS 200 W PRO
- 2.7 µmol/J: Lumatek ATS 300 W PRO, Lumen-King Eco-Line 400 W and 720 W
- 2.9 µmol/J: Lumatek Zeus 1000 W Xtreme PPFD CO2, Lumen-King Eco-Line 1000 W
PPFD (µmol/m²/s) is the light reaching the canopy: in flowering the target is 600–900 µmol/m²/s.
Installation and use
- Distance from the tops: 30–45 cm in flowering, 40–60 cm in veg, 50–75 cm for seedlings, unless the manufacturer says otherwise.
- Dimmer, if fitted: 25–40% for seedlings, 50–75% in veg, 80–100% in flowering.
- For several lights or high wattages, use a timer with a relay from the timer relay boxes; the heat is removed by a suitable extractor fan.
Delivery and advice
Prices are in Swiss francs including Swiss VAT. We ship throughout Switzerland with Swiss Post, and bulky parcels go by courier. For help with choosing the right wattage, ask the Gro.w.LaB team: contact us by email, call +41 79 359 67 58 or visit the shop in Quartino by appointment.
Useful guides
Frequently asked questions
What size LED grow light do I need for a 100x100 cm tent?
In flowering, 300–400 W of actual power, for example a Lumatek ATS 300 W PRO or a Lumen-King Eco-Line 400 W. In veg, 50–75% is enough.
How much electricity does an LED grow light use?
A 300 W LED on 12/12 uses 108 kWh a month, about 32 CHF at 0.30 CHF/kWh; on 18/6 about 162 kWh, 49 CHF.
Can one LED light be used for veg and flower?
Yes: a full-spectrum LED covers every stage. You change the light hours and intensity, not the fixture.