Mission Statement
Miracle LED® is dedicated to delivering high quality and energy efficient lighting solutions for the home, indoor and urban garden.
Values
- To make plant growing accessible for everyone, everywhere
- To cultivate a compact, eco-friendly way to grow
- To diversify the agricultural sector
Our Story
History
Miracle LED is an American boutique LED lighting brand founded in 2006 and located in St. Paul, MN. We became a registered trademark through Stimulus Brands, LLC, a cooperation of professionals in botanical science and hydroponic gardening and LED technology.
In the early 2000s, new technology in LED lighting allowed for the development of signature light temperatures and colors. The new tech eliminated worry of overheating plants from artificial grow lights. Stimulus Brands, already an early ODM and pioneer of conventional LED lighting products, turned their attention to becoming a supplier of grow lights in the United States.
The brand Miracle LED in its infancy was primarily comprised of flat surface dipped diode technology bulbs. In their time, these lighting rays were revolutionary, running for a low price and emitted an extraordinary amount of light, without heat.
Quick Facts:
- The initial Miracle LED bulb was named the original "run for pennies" bulb
- Miracle LED preceded the ETL and UL testing standards that came out years later
- Miracle LED is able to achieve any color to reach a specific tone or mood with groundbreaking LED and NASA Color spectrum technology
Growing as a human necessity
Before the time of microwave dinners and supercenters, humans lived a survival-centered lifestyle. Hunting and gathering, these early people lived for survival each day, never staying in one place long. Over thousands of years of evolution, humans learned to create tools, fire and semi-permanent shelter. However, it wasn’t until the discovery of agriculture in the Middle East that permanent settlements finally started to form.
Harnessing the nutrients of the sun to grow plants is foundational to the growth of modern humanity. Agriculture gave humans the time and stability needed to build the complex societies that exist today.
Early peoples likely crossed a land bridge and settled on the vast expanse of land we now call America. They were brave, agricultural innovators, explorers – and were almost certainly not white. Without them, we would have never got where we are today.
Inspired by their spirit, our company's founder, Henry, recognized the importance of the primitive need to grow and formed a line of energy efficient, eco-friendly grow light bulbs to make the foundational experience of farming available to anyone, in any setting.
Equitable farming
“Why can’t I join 4H?”
This is the question Meuwissen asked years ago while he attended High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. Even today, children attending urban school districts often miss out on hands-on agricultural education and don’t have extracurricular clubs like 4H or Future Farmers of America (FFA) due to lack of funds or awareness.
This deficiency in plant-based education disproportionately affects nonwhite students. According to a survey by the National Center for Education Statistics, about 70% of students in urban public schools are nonwhite. In rural schools, where agriculture programs exist, nonwhite students make up only 28%.
In the U.S., BIPOC farmers account for less than 5% of producers, according to the USDA agricultural census.
Through Miracle LED Grow lights, Meuwissen is passionate about bridging this gap in education and creating more equitable access to the agricultural industry. Grow Light Kits are designed to be affordable, versatile and safe for use in even the most compact apartment and able to grow plants in places little daylight reaches.
Statement from Minnesota Department of Agriculture Assistant Commissioner Patrice Bailey on Miracle LED®
“I have known Meuwissen for the past two years and in that I have known him to be fair and equitable across the board, [in relation] to everyone having a chance to experience agriculture. This is important because it includes, under-served, immigrant and refugee farmers.
“In 2021, we experienced another turbulent year across the agricultural sector, with climate change and fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect [food production]. In addition, it was a very tough year for farmers all over the country, especially in Minnesota, due to a severe drought, worker shortages, and supply chain issues. This posed a major upset for our farmers.
“However, the farm economy in agriculture has been and continues to be a foundation for Minnesota’s economy. Since the death of George Floyd, Minnesotans have come together to address food deserts in urban communities and mobile food hubs. Meuwissen believes deeply that all who want prosperity in BIPOC communities deserve to be a part of the agriculture fabric in Minnesota.”
Check out these local Minnesotan environmental initiatives:
- No Mow May - Protect pollinators by allowing dandelions to grow in your backyard all through the month of May in Minnesota
Why choose Miracle LED?
Miracle LED Light Bulbs are designed for quality performance and to be incredibly efficient and environmentally friendly. Bulbs will never cost more than $1.50 per year to run and contain absolutely no mercury, minimizing ecological impact and reducing energy costs.
Groundbreaking Miracle LED bulbs can run for hours and only be warm to the touch, reducing virtually all heat emissions, alleviating the danger of overheating plants. Bulbs are also shatter free, making them a safer option in family households.
Red, blue, red and blue, and white daylight grow light bulbs are available at Miracle LED. Grow like a professional horticulturist, taking full advantage of the color spectrum to create high-yield light that your plants crave.
Don't settle for hot, old, high-energy fluorescent and incandescent bulbs, because nothing is more affordable and efficient than Miracle LED!
Product Story |
With a growing population, less sustainable land and the climate change crisis, the future of farming is indoors. The Greenhouse in a Box Grow Light Kit was designed to spread the natural light of the sun over rows of plants growing in controlled, indoor growing spaces. Growing indoors allows farmers to produce locally grown organic foods in populated areas year round with maximum yield. Miracle LED Grow Light Kits foster this movement, whether it’s a basement farm for the family or a warehouse farm for the entire community.
As an extension of Miracle LED’s focus on indoor farming, the Kitchen Gardener Kit was created for small scale gardening that can be done on the kitchen counter. Growing inside allows for fresher and cheaper herbs to create new and healthy dishes. Growing indoors is for everyone, not just big producers; all can join the movement to a more sustainable and healthy future.
Garden-based learning is an agricultural education movement in which students learn to grow their own food to better understand science and nutrition. This teaching method has proven benefits to grades, attitudes and eating habits of students.
In the U.S., about 33% of schools have added an edible garden for learning, according to the Farm to School Census in 2019. Still, there are a large number of schools operating in school districts without space or means to build a functioning outdoor garden. Miracle LED saw this gap and created the Classroom Gardener Kit, allowing learning to happen indoors. This kit is a loophole that allows any school in any environment to witness the miracle of plant growth hands-on.
In the U.S., about 33% of schools have added an edible garden for learning, according to the Farm to School Census in 2019. Still, there are a large number of schools operating in school districts without space or means to build a functioning outdoor garden. Miracle LED saw this gap and created the Classroom Gardener Kit, allowing learning to happen indoors. This kit is a loophole that allows any school in any environment to witness the miracle of plant growth hands-on.
The spectrum of light visible to insects is different than humans; bugs see cool tones but have a hard time detecting warmer tones like red or yellow. When it comes to choosing a porch light, an amber colored LED bulb is best to reduce the number of pesky insects. Combined with the lower heat emissions of LED, bugs are far less likely to interrupt a patio dinner. Miracle LED created a best-selling line of Bug Lights to serve this very purpose: to make a home less attractive to the wrong guests. Instead of using a yellow colored plastic coating over the bulb, Miracle LED changed the light color itself for more effective protection.
Bug Lights also have the potential to benefit bugs. Studies show bright, blue light spectrum bulbs can be harmful to the natural activities of bugs and has factored into the endangerment of key species. Using lights with a warmer glow reduces the effects artificial light has on inspects, too.
Bug Lights also have the potential to benefit bugs. Studies show bright, blue light spectrum bulbs can be harmful to the natural activities of bugs and has factored into the endangerment of key species. Using lights with a warmer glow reduces the effects artificial light has on inspects, too.
During the natural, 24-hour daylight cycle, light changes from bright midday light to the amber glow of a sunset in the evening. The way the body experiences light throughout the day has effects on sleep schedule and overall health. Being exposed to bright, fluorescent lights during all hours of the day can make it hard for the body to rest and fall asleep. Simply changing the tone of a bulb can make an environment happier and healthier.
With this human need in mind, Miracle LED created the Nature’s Vibe bulb series. From the bright and energetic Boost bulb to the honey colored Relax bulb there is lighting for every moment of the day. Placed strategically, these bulbs can help regulate the body’s natural rhythm even when sun is absent and create a vibey atmosphere room to room.
With this human need in mind, Miracle LED created the Nature’s Vibe bulb series. From the bright and energetic Boost bulb to the honey colored Relax bulb there is lighting for every moment of the day. Placed strategically, these bulbs can help regulate the body’s natural rhythm even when sun is absent and create a vibey atmosphere room to room.