Is it possible for plants to grow with only 50W/m² of LED grow light?

Basically the title.

Yes, if you provide 50W/m² of LED grow lighting, you can grow the majority of plants.

In fact, most fruits, vegetables, herbs, and cannabis can be grown fairly well with 50W/m². the point is to provide the needed spectrum for your plants. Full-spectrum LEDs are ideal because they mimic the sunlight to help your plants conduct photosynthesis.

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