Growing Insights

Our thoughts and insights on technology, methodology, and industry trends for all things related to the LED grow light world.

Using under canopy lights is one way to get better light direction.

Getting More Out of Your Canopy with Better Light Direction

By: Aaron Lichtig

July 25, 2025

When you're setting up lighting for your grow, it’s easy to focus on just the top of the canopy. You want an even spread, the...

JumpLights ETS Max Hanging High Above Plants

How High Should I Hang My Grow Lights?

By: Aaron Lichtig

July 25, 2025

One of the most common questions we get from growers is “How high should I hang my lights?”  It's a great question. The distance between...

Cannabis plant growing pot

What Is VPD and Why It Can Make or Break Your Cannabis Grow

By: Aaron Lichtig

June 20, 2025

If you've been growing cannabis for a while — or you're diving into your first serious indoor run — you've probably heard the term VPD...

JumpLights over canopy lights at Lyfted Farms

Things to Watch Out For When Buying LED Light Fixtures

By: Aaron Lichtig

June 13, 2025

When you’re in the market for new lights, there are some things you need to watch out for to ensure you’re getting the light you...

JumpLights ETS lights in a cannabis facility

5 Things to Think About When Thinking About Buying Grow Lights

By: Aaron Lichtig

June 13, 2025

At JumpLights we often work with customers who know they need a new lighting solution but aren’t sure where to start. In our experience, there are...

NIR cameras near cannabis plant

Can Security Camera NIR in Your Grow Affect Photoperiod?

By: Aaron Lichtig

May 23, 2025

If you grow cannabis, poinsettias, or any other photoperiod-sensitive plants, you know light is a major factor - if not the crucial factor - in...

Cannabis being grown under grow lights

The Perfect Moment: Optimizing Harvest Time for Yield, Potency, and Profitability

By: Due Diligence Horticulture

May 22, 2025

Introduction Harvest timing directly influences cannabis yield and phytochemical profile. Until recently, growers had  sparse scientific guidance and relied primarily on intuition. Now, controlled studies...

Figure 1: Image of plants under blurple lights vs. under broad spectrum light

Blurple Grow Lights: What Are They And Are They a Good Choice?

By: Aaron Lichtig

May 22, 2025

What Are Blurple Grow Lights? Blurple. It’s a funny word and one you often hear when discussing cannabis lighting. In this article, we’ll take a...

A JumpLights under canopy light

5 Reasons to Use Under Canopy Lighting in Your Grow

By: Aaron Lichtig

May 22, 2025

Under canopy lighting has grown in awareness over the past year and many growers are curious about it. It is a big part of what...