Lighting
“Hidden” Benefits of Supplemental Lighting
Greenhouse growers in temperate climates do not take light for granted. Sunlight is among the most limiting factors in the production of greenhouse cr... more »
Managing Light & Disease
Greenhouse production allows growers the freedom to grow year-round. Though these structures are controlled and mostly protected from outdoor environm... more »
Chat Room — March 2021
This month, we asked readers about water management, greenhouse lighting options and cannabis/hemp production. Here’s what they had to say. ... more »
Making Sense of Light Sensors
During the winter, greenhouse growers in Northern regions often become concerned that their plants are not receiving enough light to produce good qual... more »
Early Scaling-Up Challenges with LED Lighting
The fundamental advantages of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting are clear. They are increasingly efficient at converting electricity into photosynth... more »
Effective Long-Day Lighting Fixtures
A large number of annual bedding plant and herbaceous perennial species flower earlier when grown under long days. A long day can be as few as 13 hour... more »