by Kaitlyn Dambrosio | Aug 20, 2024 | LED and Lighting Education, LED Retrofits, Next Gen LED
Understanding greenhouse lighting metrics is essential to making informed decisions that will optimize plant growth and yield. In this blog, we will shed light on the key concepts and measurements. We will explore how these metrics differ in importance for human...
by Jessica Irvine | Mar 28, 2024 | LED and Lighting Education, LED Retrofits, Next Gen LED
For the majority of the year, natural sunlight suffices for the thriving greenery within your greenhouse. Yet, as seasons shift or structures cast shadows, your plants may need additional illumination to flourish consistently. This is where greenhouse grow lighting...
by Jessica Irvine | Feb 23, 2023 | LED Retrofits, Next Gen LED
Greenhouses are a growing trend in agriculture. Climate, light, and temperature vary according to location, but greenhouses can keep a stable environment throughout the whole year. However, different plants have specific needs that include various degrees of lighting....
by Jessica Irvine | Dec 22, 2022 | LED and Lighting Education, LED Retrofits
Greenhouse lighting is a little more involved than installing grow lights. The time of year, type of crop, and available sunlight all factor into your lighting options. Six hours of full-spectrum direct light is a requirement for most greenhouses. Supplemental...
by Jessica Irvine | Oct 11, 2022 | LED Retrofits, Lighting Control Systems, Next Gen LED
Greenhouses are making the switch to LEDs and many types of crops are thriving under energy-efficient lighting. However, sometimes growers’ first choice is to go with a hybrid solution. When you are upgrading greenhouse lights to LED fixtures, it’s typically for...