Spectrums
Retire the HPS
January 19, 2023
HPS, high-pressure sodium lights, is still one of the mainstays of greenhouse lighting - WHY?
New, more energy-efficient technology exists. Could LED technology really replace HPS?
DLI - How Much Light Does My Plant need?
December 19, 2022
The amount of light a plant receives during the measured time period is important for proper growth and optimal photosynthesis.
How much light depends on each plant type and the growth stage. DLI and quality of light can factor into all aspects of a plant's physical characteristics.
Efficiency & Efficacy
November 3, 2022
Knowing the efficacy of LED grow lights is important as it is the best way to compare the energy efficiency of grow lights when deciding which one to purchase.
Grow lights with a high efficacy will be able to produce more light while using less electricity, saving cultivators money on energy.
Defining the Color of Light
August 29, 2022
For decades the lighting industry has relied on the same method to express a light fixtures’ color output. What is color gamut? How can gamut be more effective method to express actual color appearance.
Color Ratio Technology
October 5, 2021
Optimizing the color ratio of light for horticulture plants use different color spectrum components during their growth cycles improves plant health and shelf life after harvest. Thanks to the color ratio technology in GROW3™
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