Lighting Insights

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

JumpLights Under Canopy lights being used on cannabis plants

What Questions Should You Ask Under Canopy Lighting Vendors?

By: Aaron Lichtig

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...

district farms greenhouse which received a reap grant

Assisting Local Companies in Securing REAP Grants

By: Mark McDevitt

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...

JumpLights Catalyst grow lights working in the dark

Minimize Your Carbon Footprint, Maximize Your Rewards

By: Mark McDevitt

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...

close up of green plants growing undergoing light photosaturation

Photosaturation: Light as a Limiting Factor

By: Rebecca Knight PhD

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....

JumpLights Prism ETS LED grow lights

Steps to Setting Up Your LEDs for Efficient Plant Growth

By: Rebecca Knight PhD

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...

close-up of leaf to study translocation

The Effects of Light on Translocation in Plants

By: Rebecca Knight PhD

February 1, 2024

In earlier articles, JumpLights explored light intensity and quality, examining their effects on crop growth and productivity, and providing methods to calculate light conditions for...

jumplights catalyst under canopy light installed in an indoor cannabis grow

Unraveling the Potential of Under-Canopy Lighting: With A Focus on Cannabis Cultivation

By: Rebecca Knight PhD

January 3, 2024

In the dynamic world of controlled environment agriculture, one innovative technique is capturing attention for its potential to transform the cultivation landscape—intra-canopy lighting. Recent studies...

cannabis plant under growlights utilizing red and far-red light

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....

plants under indoor grow lights that utilize far-red photons

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...