Berger research greenhouses adopt Sollum’s dynamic lighting

Berger has selected Sollum Technologies’ dynamic LED grow light system to upgrade its research greenhouses, aiming to enhance crop performance through advanced lighting and substrate strategies.

The collaboration will replace Berger’s current high-pressure sodium (HPS) lighting with Sollum’s LED solution, which offers adjustable light spectra, intensity and zoning. The research will initially focus on lettuce, exploring how lighting and substrate formulations affect crop yield and quality.

“By combining the best strategies with our high-performance substrates, we aim to maximize the potential of lettuce cultivation while maintaining our ability to adapt the lighting to other crop varieties,” said Marc Charland, head of research at Berger.

Berger and Sollum plan to investigate optimal conditions for various crops, emphasizing data-driven insights that can inform broader industry practices. The partnership reflects a shared interest in innovation and precision agriculture, with the potential to support growers seeking more adaptable and sustainable growing solutions.

Sollum Technologies, known for its fully dynamic lighting systems, enables growers to customize their environments based on crop needs and production goals. Berger’s use of this technology represents a strategic step toward more responsive and effective crop production methods.

The initiative may lead to improved lighting and substrate combinations tailored to specific greenhouse applications, with findings expected to benefit growers working with leafy greens and beyond.