Lighting 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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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...

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5 Reasons to Switch to a New Grow Light Manufacturer

By: Matteo Del Ninno

November 29, 2022

Finding the ideal grow light manufacturer: When you’re in the business of growing, whether it is lettuce, cannabis, or flowers, your grow lights are a...