How Lighting Companies Are Responding to Grower Needs
March 8, 2019
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers has published the second in a three-part series of standards relating to LED radiation measurements for plant growth and development.
USDA has awarded University of Georgia researchers a $5 million grant to help reduce energy costs of indoor crop production, with a focus on lighting.
LumiGrow’s new LED Grower Guide for Ornamentals was developed to inform ornamental growers how to use LED lighting strategies to maximize profits, boost yields, and increase crop quality.
Despite the higher initial costs, the report indicates the technology is evolving rapidly and will likely surpass other horticultural lighting systems in performance.
The energy-savings potential of LED lighting systems can lead to a quick investment return.
Deciding the best lighting system for your greenhouse — whether you’re growing ornamentals, vegetables, herbs, or something else — can be challenging. Here’s a close look at some of the latest lighting options on the market, and how you can determine whether they are a good fit for your operation.
Shenandoah Growers, a Virginia-based organic herbs producer, is finding that its investment in LEDs has increased production and improved plant quality.
Achieving the largest possible optimal light intensity area with the lowest possible number of lights is essential to making an investment in LEDs pay off.
Researchers at Michigan State University see if the results from producing high-quality seedlings with LEDs justify the high capital outlay for installation.
BWI Grower Technical Sales can now offer its customers a more extensive package of LED solutions, thanks to a new partnership with Philips LIghting that will help bring Philips Horticulture LEDs to greenhouse growers more efficiently.
Fluence Bioengineering recently produced two videos in which growers in the U.S. and overseas describe why they switched lighting systems.
EnviroTech’s expertise in energy and water technology fits perfectly with the water-cooling solution of Oreon Grow Lights, according to the companies.
Despite the potentially high installation cost of LED lighting, several advantages mean it’s worth considering. Collecting information and conducting small-scale trials can help you make LED lighting profitable at your operation.