Lighting

Growing Plants Under Artificial Light: What’s Missing? Growing Plants Under Artificial Light: What’s Missing? Growing Plants Under Artificial Light: What’s Missing? Growing Plants Under Artificial Light: What’s Missing?


Sometimes, plants just don’t thrive under artificial lights, even when every aspect of the indoor growing environment is perfect. It's...

Photo of an LED grow light above hydroponic lettuce plants. Photo of an LED grow light above hydroponic lettuce plants. Photo of an LED grow light above hydroponic lettuce plants. Photo of an LED grow light above hydroponic lettuce plants.


With plenty of LED grow lights to choose from, it’s hard to find the best value for the buck. Max Bjermo offers some insights in finding...

Keeping Things Cool In Your Growroom Keeping Things Cool In Your Growroom Keeping Things Cool In Your Growroom Keeping Things Cool In Your Growroom


When plants become overheated, they begin to show signs of stress. Heat stress can result in spindly young plants and mature plants that...

The Daily Light Integral Chart: Understanding Your Plants' PPFD & Photoperiod Requirements The Daily Light Integral Chart: Understanding Your Plants' PPFD & Photoperiod Requirements The Daily Light Integral Chart: Understanding Your Plants' PPFD & Photoperiod Requirements The Daily Light Integral Chart: Understanding Your Plants' PPFD & Photoperiod Requirements


Understanding the effect of intense light (PPFD) is essential for successful growth. Whether you have a full grow tent with LED lights or a...

Two succulents under a small grow light. Two succulents under a small grow light. Two succulents under a small grow light. Two succulents under a small grow light.


True or False: Unless you’re a poinsettia, increased light levels can’t hurt. Read on to find out.

How To Set Up Your LED Grow Light How To Set Up Your LED Grow Light How To Set Up Your LED Grow Light How To Set Up Your LED Grow Light


If you've just bought a grow light or are about to pull the trigger, learn how to hang the lamp, at what distance, determine light...

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Why hasn’t LED technology been widely adopted by growers and greenhouses?

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There are tools and instruments that can make your life as a grower a little easier once you have the basic equipment up and running.

The Trouble with Growing Tomatoes Indoors Using LEDs The Trouble with Growing Tomatoes Indoors Using LEDs The Trouble with Growing Tomatoes Indoors Using LEDs The Trouble with Growing Tomatoes Indoors Using LEDs


Alan Ray sits down with Carey Mitchell, professor of horticulture at Purdue University, to discuss the pros and cons of LED lighting for...

10 Common Marijuana Leaf Problems and How to Fix Them 10 Common Marijuana Leaf Problems and How to Fix Them 10 Common Marijuana Leaf Problems and How to Fix Them 10 Common Marijuana Leaf Problems and How to Fix Them


A closer look at how to tackle 10 of the most common problems cannabis growers may face in the grow room.

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Using LED Grow Lights 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Using LED Grow Lights 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Using LED Grow Lights 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Using LED Grow Lights


Grow lights are a great tool for making the growing process more efficient, but they can also be harmful to the plant if not used correctly.

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For hydroponic growers to get the most yield as well as energy efficiency from a crop, Nancy Hamilton recommends getting a grow light with...

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A multi-tiered set-up in an indoor garden or greenhouse can best utilize light and make the most of floor space, but configuration takes...

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In a greenhouse, you have the ability to cultivate plants efficiently with indoor quality and outdoor quantity while greatly reducing your...

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Indoor and outdoor growing are no longer distinct schools of thought. Greenhouse cultivators have combined the practices to create a new,...

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Light leaks in your sealed growroom can be disastrous for some kinds of plants. They can also be a sign that more than just light is...

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New research now reveals that previously dismissed green light can also drive plant growth. Fluence Bioengineering’s chief innovation...

Far-Red Lighting and the Phytochromes Far-Red Lighting and the Phytochromes Far-Red Lighting and the Phytochromes Far-Red Lighting and the Phytochromes


While it’s not fully understood exactly how far-red lighting impacts plants, Ian Ashdown examines a few interesting things we know about...

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Selecting the right ballast for your grow set-up can be a daunting task with many variables to consider. But if you follow Chris Bond’s...

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