A grow light under 300 W suits seed starting, herbs, leafy greens and houseplants, or a 2x2 to 3x3 ft tent with a few pepper or tomato plants. Most hang from a tent bar or a shelf on adjustable cords, and the dimmable ones can be turned down for young seedlings and up as plants grow. A 100 W panel is enough for a seed starting shelf; a 150 to 200 W light covers a small tent of fruiting plants.
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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- Spider Farmer SE1500#1 of 10Full review
An efficient, app controlled bar light for a 2x2 ft tent of herbs, greens or a few vegetable plants. Buy it direct, where it was cheaper than on Amazon.
Amazon $125.99 Spider Farmer $109.99$109.99150 W428 µmol/s2.9 µmol/J - Mars Hydro FC1500#2 of 10Full review
An efficient bar light for a small tent of herbs, greens or a few vegetable plants.
Amazon $115.99$115.99150 W427.5 µmol/s2.9 µmol/J - Mars Hydro FC-E1500#3 of 10Full review
A low cost, efficient bar light for a 2x2 ft tent of seedlings, herbs or greens.
Amazon $105.99$105.99150 W420 µmol/s2.8 µmol/J - Spider Farmer G1500#4 of 10Full review
A low cost, app controlled bar light for a 2x2 ft seedling or herb tent. It matches pricier bars on efficiency.
Amazon $109.99$109.99150 W426 µmol/s2.8 µmol/J - Spider Farmer SF2000#5 of 10Full review
A quiet single panel for a 2x4 ft tent or a seedling shelf. Choose it for its simple build; a bar light gives more light for the money.
Amazon $159.99 Spider Farmer $155.99$155.99200 W553.9 µmol/s2.7 µmol/J - Spider Farmer SF1000D#6 of 10Full review
A low cost, quiet panel for seed starting, herbs and a small 2x2 ft tent. Pick a bar light instead if you want the most light per watt.
Amazon $59.99$59.99100 W219 µmol/s2.5 µmol/J - Spider Farmer SF1000#7 of 10Full review
A light, quiet panel for a 2x2 ft tent of seedlings, herbs or leafy greens. Good value for a first grow, though bar lights use less power for the same light.
Amazon $69.99$69.99100 W249.2 µmol/s2.5 µmol/J - Mars Hydro TS1000#8 of 10Full review
A cheap, simple panel for a 2x2 ft tent. Good for a first grow, though a bar light of the same wattage gives noticeably more light.
Amazon $85.49$85.49150 W343 µmol/s2.3 µmol/J - Mars Hydro TS600#9 of 10Full review
A cheap starter panel for seedlings, microgreens or a few herbs. Spend a little more on a bar light for anything that fruits.
Amazon $59.99$59.99100 W190 µmol/s2 µmol/J - HLG 100 V2 4000K#10 of 10Full review
A simple, silent white panel for a shelf of seedlings or herbs. Hard to justify on price against the cheaper dimmable panels here.
Amazon $149$14995 W224.5 µmol/s2.4 µmol/J
