Lighting for a small setup

[wisdomseeker]

Took a quick glance at the bulb you referenced (along with the specs). Should grow plants just fine. I notice that the beam angle is 60 degrees.

Finding a "plug & play" panel with the dimensions you mention might be difficult. A 'do-it-yourself' panel might be another possible option.

Don't know what kind of budget you are working with, and I'm not quite sure about the size of the growing area that you are working with. Where you hang the light/lights (eg., height above plant canopy, etc.) will affect intensity and spread. For short distances, up to 24 inches, I personally like using 120 degree LEDs (usually a panel design with many diodes) for better overall spread.

A link that can be useful for light spread (just enter a few known numbers): LED Lighting Beam Angle Calculator. It may be of help if you decide to go with the SANSI bulb/bulbs.

As to making your own panel... it might not be too hard to do (if you have some basic skills). You could use something like these (the 280mm size) Horticulture Linear | SAMSUNG LED | Samsung LED Global Website with an inexpensive constant current LED driver, along with an inexpensive heatsink (could be a simple 1/8" thick aluminum sheet cut to size). You can get as sexy and/or as complicated as you want when going the DIY route.


Late note: a couple more options (beside the Samsung mentioned above) that I have used for DIY panel projects (very good light spectrum, CRI, and efficacy).
Thrive™ | Bridgelux, Inc. LED Lighting
https://www.bridgelux.com/sites/defa...%20Rev%20A.pdf
https://bridgelux.com/sites/default/...%20Rev%20A.pdf
Price point of these are decent. Have performed very well with growing orchids & tillandsia.

Another option:
ABSOLUTE SERIES™ LED Linear Module - 99 CRI - 1 ft / 280 mm MCPCB– Waveform Lighting
Somewhat pricey. For intensity purposes, several of these need to be used. But, I really like the CRI of these (although 99 CRI may be a bit of a stretch).

Panels can also be built without using 'strip type' LEDs. I have used many different small COB diodes (for light panels) with very good results. My go to was usually Cree because of easy access and cost. Have been using these recently and really like them.
https://www.bridgelux.com/sites/defa...%20Rev%20A.pdf