{"product_id":"spider-farmer-sf1000d-led-grow-light-for-shelves-indoor-vegetables","title":"Spider Farmer SF1000D LED Grow Light for Shelves \u0026 Indoor Vegetables","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Spider Farmer SF1000D is a slim 100-watt-class full spectrum LED and a practical \u003cstrong\u003egrow light for shelves and indoor vegetables\u003c\/strong\u003e in flats, kitchens and spare rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lights a tidy square of herbs, salads or young fruiting plants without dominating the room. Hang it over a plant stand or plant shelf and everyday growing becomes part of the furniture rather than a project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEveryday LED light for UK home growers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of panel that earns its keep on a weekly salad tray and a row of basil pots. Full spectrum diodes give leafy plants the light they want through short winter days, and the board stays quiet enough for a living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also a good step up from a tiny strip light when you want thicker leaves and faster growth without jumping to a large commercial fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you can grow under your SF1000D\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbs for cooking: basil, parsley, coriander and thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLettuce, rocket and baby spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrogreens on trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings ready for the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact chillies and strawberries in pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSlim, efficient and easy to live with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoard style.\u003c\/strong\u003e A flat LED panel that hangs close above plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull spectrum.\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced white and red light for leafy growth and fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient diodes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong usable light for the watts drawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet running.\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to kitchens, hallways and spare bedrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for a plant stand, spare cupboard or plant cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the SF1000D suitable for a flat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is compact, quiet and bright enough for herbs and salads without needing a shed or garage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far should I hang it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStart a little higher for seedlings, then lower the panel as plants toughen up. Watch leaf colour and raise the light if tips bleach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow vegetables under it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLeafy crops do especially well. Compact fruiting plants also thrive if you keep the canopy small and the light close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a fan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Passive cooling keeps it silent for indoor rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull spectrum LED grow light panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 100W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlim quantum-board style panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNoise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbs, salads, microgreens, small indoor vegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf, plant stand, cupboard or plant shelf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many hours should I leave it on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor most kitchen herbs and houseplants, 12 to 14 hours a day works well. Seedlings often prefer 14 to 16 hours, then a proper dark night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far should it be from the plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStart a little higher for seedlings, then lower the panel as plants toughen up. Raise the light if tips bleach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much electricity does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt about 100W for 12 hours a day it uses roughly 1.2 kWh a day. At about 25p per kWh, that is about 30p a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKeep cords tidy and out of reach, and hang the light so curious paws or little hands cannot pull it down. 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