White Paper: "Which Light is Right: The HPS vs. LED Debate in Cannabis Cultivation" The cannabis world has long debated whether LED or HPS lighting produces better flower. Both camps have their ...

With America quickly noticing how much power the cannabis industry draws from the grid (as high as one percent of the country’s total electricity usage), the hunt is on for the most efficient grow ...

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In Canada, as in other higher latitudes, there is not enough natural light for production of many greenhouse commodities during the darker months of the year. In these regions, it is necessary for ...

QUEBEC – In Canada, where outdoor growing seasons are limited, sales from greenhouse fruit and vegetable production operations still surpass $1.1 billion annually. Finding more efficient methods for ...

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, published a new report on the energy and economic performance of LED horticultural luminaires. The research team found ...

When most people hear the phrase “adequate lighting” in an industrial setting, they immediately think about brightness and the level of visibility. Certainly, that’s important for employee safety.

Growing plants from seeds is fun and inexpensive, but you need to provide young seedlings with appropriate sunlight to grow into strong plants. How much light do seedlings need to grow and thrive?

A problem too often overlooked is how the yellow-tinted light of high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures, which are typically found lighting streets and some parking lots, impacts your perception of the ...

LEDs are capable of replacing HPS for supplemental lighting for cut gerbera production during darker periods. In Canada, as in other higher latitudes, there is not enough natural light for production ...