Farming Monkey LED Grow Lights

The questions you should ask yourself before choosing your Farming Monkey

Look, I know it's tempting to just go for the panel with the most watts and call it a day, but if you want to really crush it with your indoor grow, you need to pause for a second. Farming Monkey has a catalog that covers everything from rooting clones to bursting 1.5-meter tents, so the first thing is to define your battlefield.

Ask yourself: What is my real cultivation area? It's not the same to light up a small closet where a Super Board fits perfectly, as it is to cover a full room where you'd need the power of the XT 750W. Also, what is your goal? Are you looking for a mixed light for the whole cycle, or are you a gourmet grower who wants to add a specific UV supplement to increase resin? Being clear on this will save you money and frustration.

If you are one of these growers, this is your panel

Based on what I see every day with other growers, here is the cheat sheet so you don't fail with your choice:

• The "I want it all in one" grower: If you have a standard space and want a light that works from seed to harvest without complications, the full spectrum boards are your best ally. They offer a balance that mimics sunlight, keeping plants happy and vigorous.
• The "Terpene Hunter": If your obsession is flavor and potency, you can't miss the UV Resinator panels. These are designed to stress the plant just enough in the final phase so it protects itself by generating massive amounts of trichomes. It's the secret weapon for extractions.
• The "Starter" or Mother Keeper: For maintaining mothers, rooting cuttings, or the first weeks of vegetative growth, you don't need a sun in your tent. The 35W specific panels (Blue or Grow) are efficient, run cool, and give the plants exactly what they need to root and branch out.

Why your plants (and your wallet) will thank you for the switch

Let's be honest: the era of HPS is fading for a reason. When you switch to grow lights like these, the change is drastic. First, the heat management. You stop fighting against temperature spikes that fry your terpenes. Your plants transpire better, drink more nutrients, and stress less.

But the best part is the efficiency. We are talking about getting gram-per-watt ratios that were impossible years ago, with an electricity bill that doesn't make you tremble. Plus, the light distribution in these bars and boards is designed to penetrate deep, ensuring that even the lower buds get hard and dense, not just the tips.

Secrets to getting 100% out of these LEDs

Having a Ferrari doesn't make you a pilot, and having a Farming Monkey doesn't guarantee a kilo unless you use it well. Here are a couple of tips that usually aren't in the manual:

Control the height obsessively. These LEDs are powerful. If you put them too close, you won't burn the leaves with heat, but you can bleach them with light stress. Start higher than you think and lower it as the plant asks for it. Also, if you use UV supplements, be careful: use them progressively during the last weeks of flowering. It's like tanning; if you overdo it on the first day, you get burned.

If you are setting up a larger space, say with grow tents 120X120, make sure the footprint of your light matches the square footage. A common mistake is buying a light that falls short on the edges, leaving you with popcorn buds on the perimeter.

Frequently Asked Questions about Farming Monkey

At what distance should I hang my Farming Monkey LED?

It depends on the model and the phase. Generally, for vegetative growth, keep it about 40-50 cm away to encourage stretching. In flowering, you can lower it to 20-30 cm, always watching how the leaves react. If they point upwards (praying), they are happy; if they curl down or lose color, back off a bit.

Do I need extra ventilation with these lights?

Although they emit much less heat than sodium, they still generate energy. You won't need an industrial air conditioner, but good extraction is vital to renew CO2 and manage the humidity that plants generate when they transpire at full speed under these lights.

Is the UV Resinator worth it for a beginner?

If you are just starting, focus first on mastering the basic parameters (watering, nutrients, climate). Once you have that controlled, UV is the next step to improve quality. It's a tool for those looking for excellence and maximum potency.

How does it compare to a 200W or 300W LED from other brands?

Farming Monkey stands out for its quality/price ratio. While a generic 200W grow light LED might give you decent light, these panels are optimized with specific chips to maximize PAR (photosynthetically active radiation), meaning more usable light for the plant with the same consumption.