Lighting

Purple vs. Pink vs. White LED Fixtures

There are two primary types of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) used in horticultural applications. The first type is an LED that emits a specific color o... more »

LEDs Offer an Energy-Smart Option for the Greenhouse

We are in the midst of an LED revolution. Light emitting diodes, LEDs, are small bulbs that operate with electrons in a semiconductor material. They�... more »

Grant Helps Light the LAMP

Reducing energy costs is a goal for pretty much any grower — no matter what the crop that is being grown. Thanks to a $5 million grant from the U... more »

An Update on Lighting Efficacy

In plant lighting, the efficacy (or more precisely, the photosynthetic photon efficacy) of a fixture quantifies how effectively a fixture converts ele... more »

Use a High Yield Photoperiod to Increase Lettuce Production by 40 Percent

{Sponsored} Daily Light Integral (DLI) is a commonly used metric to describe the amount of light a plant receives in a day. It is well-established th... more »

Indoor Farm Takes On Home Delivery

Grocery delivery services have definitely seen a surge in popularity over the past year or so. Between Amazon and local retailers offering same-day gr... more »