Growing Insights

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

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Red and Far-Red Light: Boosting Cannabis Cultivation

By: Rebecca Knight PhD

December 19, 2023

Harnessing the Power of Red and Far-Red Light in Cannabis Cultivation In the ever-evolving landscape of cannabis cultivation, the role of light takes center stage....

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The Role of Far-Red Photons in Enhancing Plant Growth

By: Rebecca Knight PhD

November 28, 2023

The Significance and Often Overlooked Impact of Far-Red Photons on Plant Growth In the realm of horticultural lighting, a groundbreaking revelation is taking root. The...

prism ets lights installed in a large greenhouse using proper lighting wavelength on leafy greens

Effect of Wavelength on Leafy Greens: Beyond Light Intensity

By: Rebecca Knight PhD

October 4, 2023

THE IMPACT OF WAVELENGTH ON LEAFY GREENS: BEYOND LIGHT INTENSITY Light is an indispensable factor in the growth of plants. In our previous article, we...

leafy greens growing in a Controlled Environment Agriculture environment

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Leafy Greens in Controlled Environment Agriculture

By: Matteo Del Ninno

September 14, 2023

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) has revolutionized the way we grow crops, enabling year-round cultivation of various plants regardless of external weather conditions. Leafy greens, with...

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Optimizing Crop Growth: Calculating Your Greenhouse’s Supplemental Lighting Needs

By: Rebecca Knight PhD

August 10, 2023

No horticulturalist enjoys wasting time making lighting calculations; the process is complex enough without that step. Fortunately, we’ve developed a DLI Calculator to help you...

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A Brief History of Grow Lights

By: Matteo Del Ninno

April 19, 2023

For greenhouse growers, lighting has always been a critical element within our industry. However, before the 20th century, greenhouse lighting was inefficient, unreliable, and of...

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Benefits of Under-Canopy Lighting for Your Growing Needs

By: Matteo Del Ninno

February 14, 2023

If you have a greenhouse or indoor growing facility, you’re probably thinking about using under-canopy grow lights, and you’re not alone. When it comes to...

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Know Your Grow Light Glossary

By: Matteo Del Ninno

January 9, 2023

Without light, plants simply wouldn’t be able to grow. But some kinds of light are much more effective than others at helping plants flourish. If...

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A Practical View of HPS vs LED Grow Lighting

By: Matteo Del Ninno

December 21, 2022

In the early 20th century, the refrigerator was made available as an alternative to the icebox, however, iceboxes continued to be quite popular until around...