Featured Lighting Articles
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Plant GrowthThe Convenience of Dimmable Grow Lights
By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content
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Cannabis
Lighting Elements to Consider for Indoor Cannabis Gardens
By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content
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In this free webinar, you will learn about the latest research on lighting for cannabis. Data from several plant trials will be condensed and shared...
As growers are educating themselves more on different lighting technologies, horticultural lighting manufacturers are often faced with questions...
Lighting Q&As
Answered by: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants
Answered by: Lee G Lyzit | Grower, Writer
Answered by: Ian Ashdown | Research Engineer, Consultant, Owner of Sun Tracker Technologies
Answered by: Lee G Lyzit | Grower, Writer
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CannabisHow Your Cannabis Plants Respond to Stress, the Good and the Bad
The phrase ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ can also apply to your cannabis plants.
By: Stephen Keen
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Plant Growth
The Best Light for the Job
Casey Jones Fraser shares some tips on how to find the right grow lights for the right uses.
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Plant Growth
Testing T5 Lighting Technology
Artificial lighting is a crucial component of a successful indoor garden and the technology is always evolving. One writer puts some new T5 lamps to the test.
By: Charles Winslow
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Plant Growth
Photosynthesis Maximized
Dr. Morgan explains just how much light your indoor garden needs—and what colors it should be.
By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants
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Plant Growth
Defining Photosynthetic Photon Efficacy
Proper science, not marketing, should be the only priority when defining lighting metrics.
By: Ian Ashdown | Research Engineer, Consultant, Owner of Sun Tracker Technologies
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Plant Growth
Finding the Sweet Spot for Artificial Lighting
When it comes to indoor horticulture, maximizing the available light energy is the key to success. The more efficiently the light energy is used, the better the yield...
By: Eric Hopper | Writer, Consultant, Product Tester
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Plant Growth
Transition to Bloom Phase: When & How to Switch
Switching your cannabis plants from veg to bloom isn’t as simple as flicking a light switch.
By: Andrew Taylor | Head of Manufacturing, Research, & Development at FloraMax
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Plant Growth
Growing 101: The Basics of Plant Lighting
Outdoor gardens can make use of the sun for their lighting needs, but to meet the lighting needs of indoor gardens, learn how artificial plant lighting is used to...
By: Grubbycup | Indoor Gardener, Owner & Writer of Grow with Grubbycup
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Industry News
Recycle Your Light! Greenhouses and Light Pollution
Ian Ashdown warns greenhouse operators to become proactive before potentially costly new regulations come along.
By: Ian Ashdown | Research Engineer, Consultant, Owner of Sun Tracker Technologies
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Plant Growth
Leggy Seedlings: Too Much Leg Can Be A Bad Thing
Many colder-climate gardeners like to get an early start by starting seeds indoors. However, an issue that can arise is having gangly, leggy seedlings.
By: Shannon McKee | Freelance Writer, Gardener
