Lighting
The Best Light for the Job
Casey Jones Fraser shares some tips on how to find the right grow lights for the right uses.
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...
Photosynthesis Maximized
Dr. Morgan explains just how much light your indoor garden needs—and what colors it should be.
Defining Photosynthetic Photon Efficacy
Proper science, not marketing, should be the only priority when defining lighting metrics.
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...
Automation Must-Haves for New Growers
With the right automation and knowledge, your plants will think Mother Nature is running the show.
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.
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...
The 3 Stages of a Perpetual Garden
The most successful indoor growers take full advantage of the elevated degree of control over the growing environment by maintaining a...
6 Steps to Great Big Cannabis Buds
Check out Kyle Ladenburger’s six steps to growing massive buds and you’ll be well on your way to maximizing your yields.
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,...
The Gas Lantern Routine and Other Alternative Light Cycles
Although erratic light cycles will most likely stress the plants and cause undesirable effects, there are some indoor horticulturists who...
The Possibilities and Realities of Foliar Feeding
Sixty years ago, researchers discovered that it wasn't just roots that could absorb elemental plant nutrients. The findings sparked new...
How to Set Up Your LED Grow Light for Growing Cannabis
Max Bjermo goes over how to hang the lamp, at what distance, determine light intensity (PPFD, or PAR), and he also discusses heat and heat...
The Modern Farmer’s Guide to Artificial Lighting
The following guide explains how LEDs work, how efficient they have become for indoor gardens, and some of the often overlooked factors...
Photoperiod Effects on Hydroponic Crops
Lynette Morgan examines how continuous light methods compare to light/dark stages.
Control Freak: How to Regulate Your Garden’s Artificial Lighting
Indoor greenhouses are illuminated by artificial lighting that is required to be on and off for many hours of a day or night. Controlling...
Getting Your Cannabis Grow Off to a Great Start
Let’s look at some of the key variables you can control to help ensure you get great, consistent cannabis yields.
Indoor and Outdoor Lighting: The Best of Both Worlds
Many indoor gardens aren’t set up to take advantage of natural sunlight, but doing so is practical, effective and leads to huge savings on...
