December 30, 2024
One of the greatest challenges facing cannabis cultivators is the demand for new and exotic genetics. While some “legacy genetics” will always have a place...
Growing Insights
Our thoughts and insights on technology, methodology, and industry trends for all things related to the LED grow light world.
PPF, PPE and PPFD: Definitions and Applications in LED Lighting Solutions
December 12, 2024
When I started working at JumpLights, I needed to learn basic lighting terminology that people in our industry use to talk about the power and...
Photoperiodism: Principles and Applications in Cannabis Cultivation
December 11, 2024
Photoperiod, or day-length, is an important cue used to regulate seasonal activities by many organisms, including birds[1], insects[2], and even some microbes that only live...
Growing Under High Light Intensity: Factors to Consider for Cannabis and Other Agricultural Products
December 10, 2024
Increasing light intensity in a cultivation system for crops like cannabis and lettuce is much like installing a powerful sports-car engine into a vehicle. Just...
What Questions Should You Ask Under Canopy Lighting Vendors?
November 26, 2024
Under canopy lighting is all the rage in the cannabis industry, and with good reason. Research has shown that they can improve premium flower yields...
Assisting Local Companies in Securing REAP Grants
October 15, 2024
One of our driving forces at JumpLights is the pursuit of success for our customers. It’s what motivated us to help District Farms, a local...
Minimize Your Carbon Footprint, Maximize Your Rewards
June 13, 2024
We know the up-front cost of grow lights can be alarming. Luckily, there’s a solution in rebates and incentives—some of which you may already be...
Photosaturation: Light as a Limiting Factor
March 1, 2024
In the pursuit of maximizing agricultural productivity, especially within controlled environment agriculture (CEA), understanding and utilizing the phenomenon of light photosaturation is becoming increasingly significant....
Steps to Setting Up Your LEDs for Efficient Plant Growth
March 1, 2024
Setting up LED grow lights for efficient plant growth involves a series of crucial steps to optimize light intensity, spectrum, and coverage. This guide draws...
