Lighting
Consider the Photosynthetic Benefits of Far-Red Radiation
A bumper crop starts with great seedlings. As a grower, it makes sense to supply supplemental lighting to the propagation table. Plants are densely sp... more »
Increasing the Daily Light Integral
The daily light integral (DLI) refers to the cumulative amount of light received per day. More technically, the DLI is the number of moles (mol) of ph... more »
LEDs: More than μmol×J–1
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are known for their efficiency at converting electricity into light. For most plant applications, we are primarily intere... more »
Not All DLIs Are the Same
Sunlight gets scarce during the winter season. However, many plants are grown in winter for sale during the busy spring season. Electric lights, eithe... more »
How LED Lighting from Current Is Feeding Thousands in Texas
{Sponsored} Located at the State Fair of Texas®, Big Tex Urban Farms is part innovation lab, part production facility and fully on a mission to grow ... more »