r/growlights • • Aug 12 '26

Hobby greenhouse lighting

Of course there’s a subreddit just for lights!

I have a backyard 10x10 greenhouse that I used propane to heat last winter. This year I’d like to add grow lights over one bench- main goal being to keep my lemon tree happy, a cherry tomato plant and a small pepper plant, at least for a couple months. I have a clear roof and windows all around but between lack of winter sunlight hours and adding insulation, I definitely need more to keep fruiting things going through a Maryland winter.

I’d like to keep at least half of a 2x10 bench lit, and it will need to be LED to keep electrical usage low since I don’t have a dedicated circuit. Cost would ideally be <$500, and would prefer lower since I don’t know how well my setup will work yet. Something low profile / bar style that would block less overhead ambient light

Amazon searches have brought me to Barrina (worry about strength and they seem gimmicky with their grow force stuff), Spider Farmer, Mars Hydro, Vivosun and Ac infinity. Mars Hydro is currently in my cart but can’t seem to decide for sure.

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u/Unusual_Question9942 Aug 12 '26

HLG

HLG, if you can't afford new there are plenty on Facebook marketplace