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Hey there, fellow cannabis cultivator! If you’re delving into the fascinating world of cannabis cultivation, you probably already know how crucial nutrients are for your plants. One nutrient that holds immense significance in this green journey is magnesium. However, there’s a chilly conundrum we need to address: the inability of cannabis plants to absorb magnesium at low ...
With its automated, AI-powered growing solutions, C Eden is setting the stage for a new era in agriculture. ...
To grow plant plants in greenhouses, you need light. The amount of light a plant receives determines the length of time a plan remains active and its rate of growth. ...
ByUbiBot
The vertical tower structure comes from maximizing the output efficiency per square meter. Lighting – Optimizing light for the crop in vertical farming typically involves a mixture of natural lights and grow lights. The efficiency of light sources is increased by specialized technologies like ...
ByUbiBot
In 2021, among the many segments of LED lighting, LED grow light has become one of the most vociferous areas.Driven by the continuous high demand, LED lighting industry chain links to accelerate the rush into the plant lighting market, aimed at catching up with the dividends brought by the rapid development of ...
Valoya’s high end LED grow lights have been available in the Spanish market for over a decade, thanks to a Barcelona based, horticultural consultant and supplier, Buresinnova. ...
Microalgae Growth – Light Intensity If light is one of the key ingredients in photosynthesis, will more light always generate more productivity? Not exactly. Microalgae growth tends to have a consistent relationship with light intensity. Though the actual growth rates and intensities for different points in this curve will vary depending on many factors the general shape is consistent ...
And when light levels are not optimized for production, or the type of crop you are growing, you are going to have slower flowering, poor root development and plant structure, as well as reduced yields. There are four factors that should be evaluated when considering supplemental light for your crop: light quantity ...
When we talk about plants and their interaction with light, we mostly talk about photosynthesis. But this is only a small part of the story, there are numerous other mechanisms controlled by light. ...
Microalgae need light to grow and photosynthesize, but not all light is created equal. The spectrum of light can have a big impact on how well your algae grows. The spectrum of a light is how bright it is at different wavelengths. This can be closely related to colour, e.g. a red LED looks red ...
Many growers are looking to switch from HID technology (HPS and MH luminaires) over to LEDs for reasons such as increased energy savings, reduced heat output, longer lifespan and greater spectral efficiencies. And while LEDs can offer many advantages over HID luminaires, there are several things a grower should know before jumping in. Since LEDs can cost 2-3 times more than HID luminaires, ...
Growing microalgae can seem complicated because there are so many factors that need to be just right for a successful algae culture. In this article we are going to briefly explain some of these factors and why they are important. Microalgae are an evolutionarily diverse group of organisms that come in many colours and shapes. They are united by their small size (1 – 100 µm for ...
There are a lot of claims out there about LED and HID lighting, and as manufacturers of both, we always try to show the complete picture. In this article, we try and debunk some common statements made about both LED and HID lighting to help you make better decisions when it comes to grow light ...
Whether you’re a grower wanting to extend your season in the hoop house or greenhouse, an urban rooftop farm, or a small indoor start-up—horticultural lighting gives you the flexibility and assurance that you will be growing the highest quality products year-round. With demand for local grown produce increasing, it’s not surprising to see many ...
The knowledge among both growers and researchers is growing, and with it, the certainty and the quality of the harvest are increasing. Think of recent developments such as lighting according to the DLI (Daily Light Integral) concept instead of the classic fixed hour schedule: it is not sunny every day, but the crops still need an amount of ...
ByOreon
Now, its top floor is home to the Seven Steps To Heaven indoor farm. Under those purple lights grow salad, rocket and various herbs such as mint, basil and nasturtium. ...
Pepper, tomato and cucumber crops require consistent levels of light for year round production. There are many things to consider before investing in a lighting solution and understanding your growing environment – and the goals you want to achieve – will help in choosing a system that best suits your needs. ...
The thing about weather data is that temperature drives development. Light drives growth. You need to know what’s going on in the environment so that you can know watch where you are in relation to where you should be. ...
ByGroGuru
Using LED grow lights in plant production is a relatively new branch of science. ...
Urban Vertical Agriculture - Horticulture LED Production Module grow 2. High PPFD, One Bar equivalent to 3 T8 Tube, Build your plant farm with fewer lights! ...