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Technically Speaking: Managing light during cutting propagation

A variety of ornamental crops are propagated by unrooted cuttings (URCs). This propagation technique helps ensure genetic uniformity so desired traits are passed from one generation to the next. It usually takes two or three... more »

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Signify updates GrowWise control for greenhouse growers

Signify has launched an updated version of its Philips GrowWise control, a cloud-based application that gives greenhouse growers remote access to their lighting systems and new opportunities in energy market trading. The updated system allows... more »

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Sollum Technologies appoints Giancarlo Santella as CFO

Sollum Technologies has named Giancarlo Santella as its new chief financial officer. Santella brings nearly 20 years of experience in corporate finance, operations and strategic growth. He most recently... more »

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Greenway Farms adopts Sollum dynamic LED lighting

Sollum Technologies has partnered with Maryland-based Greenway Farms to provide dynamic LED lighting for the farm’s aquaponic leafy greens production. Greenway Farms produces leafy greens and fresh fish year-round using a sustainable aquaponic system that... more »

The Plant Company installs Philips LED lighting system

The Plant Company has enhanced its greenhouse operation with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact modules and production modules, paired with the Philips GrowWise control system. The company, which produces over 200 plant varieties from tissue... more »

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Technically Speaking: Common pitfalls and practical solutions of supplemental lighting

Greenhouse growers are increasingly purchasing and installing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to deliver low-intensity photoperiodic or high-intensity supplemental lighting. There are many potential advantages of LEDs compared with conventional lighting fixtures, including energy efficiency, longevity and... more »

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Latest solutions for optimal greenhouse growing

Lighting, especially LED horticulture systems, play a major role in growing. These grow lights offer energy-efficient year-round growing, improved yields, more flexibility, longer fixture lifetime and numerous spectral options. This equals more marketable crops.  “LEDs... more »

Sollum to showcase dynamic LEDs at Cultivate’25

Sollum Technologies will showcase its dynamic LED lighting technology at Cultivate'25, set for July 12 to 15 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. At booth #317, the company will demonstrate how its real-time spectral control... more »

Genson installs led system for strawberry growth

Signify has partnered with the Genson Group to install a full LED lighting system for year-round strawberry production, supporting more sustainable greenhouse operations. The system features Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force 2.0, managed by Philips... more »

Grodan, Philips trial reduces heat input for tomatoes

Grodan and Philips Horticulture LED Solutions are advancing low-energy tomato production by integrating LED spectral dimming, advanced climate control and precise irrigation management. Their ongoing trial at the Botany Research Centre has demonstrated a 50%... more »