In the second part of a series of articles, greenhouse and components manufacturers weigh in on today’s biggest challenges, from rising energy costs to shifting tariffs.
The Center for Horticultural Innovation will trial Sollum’s dynamic grow light solution along with alternatives to quantify the benefits of dynamic lighting for greenhouses.
Traditional greenhouse irrigation strategies were primarily established on radiometric units stemming from sunlight and HPS lamps, but the advent of dynamic LED lighting, has posed challenges.
According to research at Sollum Technologies, the lighting recipe applied to a particular flower type can significantly influence its growth, development, and aesthetic appeal.
Trials show that variety-specific nuances in greenhouse and hydroponic lettuce, such as color, flavor, and morphology, can be enhanced by dynamic LED lighting.
According to one lighting company, since LEDs produce less radiant heat, growers can apply much higher levels of light, achieving high yields without stressing the plants.
This new resource from Sollum Technologies looks at how dynamic lighting can be another weapon in the IPM toolkit, and the relationship between lighting, pests, and biocontrol agents.
