April 9, 2026
When growers think about spectrum, red light tends to dominate the conversation. It drives flowering, is associated with bud development, and is the wavelength most...
Growing Insights
Our thoughts and insights on technology, methodology, and industry trends for all things related to the LED grow light world.
How to Control Humidity in Cannabis Facilities
April 9, 2026
Of all the environmental variables in a cannabis grow, humidity might be the one that punishes neglect most visibly. Get your lighting slightly wrong and...
When to Consider an LED-to-LED Retrofit for Your Grow
April 3, 2026
The conversation around upgrading grow room lighting usually starts with HPS. Growers who have been running high-pressure sodium for years know the pitch by now:...
The Best Reasons to Test Under Canopy Lighting in Your Grow Right Now
March 24, 2026
If you've been curious about under canopy lighting but haven't pulled the trigger on a test yet, this post is for you! Not a test...
DLI: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
March 23, 2026
If you've spent any time researching commercial cannabis lighting, you've probably come across the term DLI. It gets mentioned in the same breath as PPFD...
Fertigation for Cannabis Grows: What You Need to Know
March 20, 2026
Most growers understand that cannabis is a hungry crop. It needs a steady, well-timed supply of nutrients to develop properly, and when that supply is...
The Impact of Low Lighting Levels on Commercial Cannabis Grows
March 20, 2026
There's a lot of conversation in commercial cannabis about the risks of too much light on plants. These include photobleaching, light burn, and stressed plants...
Lighting Uniformity vs. Photon Output: Why Balance Matters More Than Peak Numbers
March 16, 2026
There's a number that gets thrown around a lot in growing: PPF, or photosynthetic photon flux. It tells you how much light a fixture produces...
Common Lighting Mistakes Cannabis Growers Make and How to Fix Them
March 16, 2026
A JumpLights-based guide for maximizing canopy performance and avoiding preventable lighting issues. Successful cannabis cultivation depends heavily on lighting quality, uniformity, and placement. Even small...
