Horticultural Lighting

“You don’t need white light for crop inspection” There are several myths surrounding the specific light spectra used for growing crops and, more specifically, the use of white, green, or broad-spectrum light. This article is the third in a series of interviews with Signify’s Esther de Beer, manager of the team of plant specialists at…

You know that feeling when you walk into a greenhouse, and the lights are blazing like it’s noon… at midnight? Welcome to the old world of greenhouse lighting, where timers guessed, bulbs blasted, and you paid the electricity bill while your crops politely judged you. Now fast-forward to 2025. Your greenhouse doesn’t just turn lights…

Okay, you’ve spent months coaxing those seedlings to pop up like eager high-school students on the first day of class. You’ve cleaned the benches, tightened the irrigation, and even whispered motivational talks to your plants. But now you’re asking the big question: “What’s the best way to do greenhouse lighting so I don’t burn money…

  Lighting is an essential part of agriculture and sustainable energy solutions. Proper lighting creates a balance between plant growth and environmental responsibility. Modern systems now focus on delivering controlled, efficient light applications. They support energy-saving goals while improving agricultural and commercial outcomes. Greenhouse lightning is designed to optimize growth in controlled environments. What is…

Lighting Approaches to Speed up the Generation Turnover Reading Time: 4 minutes The development of new plant varieties with advanced performance or an improved environmental adaptation is important to secure our food. To obtain new genetic recombinants or to introduce one or multiple target genes, plants need to be pollinated in a controlled way and…

5 Things to check when comparing lighting designs for LED grow lights As a grower, you invest in supplemental LED grow lights because they power the yield and quality of your crops. In fact, the rule of thumb is that 1% light output equals 1% crop yield. So, it is vital that your LED lighting…

US: New growlight introduced for indoor and CEA growers California LightWorks has announced the launch of its latest product, the MegaDrive UnderCanopy light system. Designed for both indoor and greenhouse controlled environment agriculture (CEA), these fixtures provide high-intensity illumination for plants growing in shaded or lower canopies, ensuring optimal light penetration and support for healthy…

The ABC of PAR, PPF and PPFD There is a myriad of factors for growers to take onboard when building a greenhouse or grow area. Firstly, there’s plant lifecycles and grow light positioning. Then, there’s heat and light spectrum, not to mention space and market. Little wonder taking on such a challenge can feel rather…

Myths surrounding ‘white light’ – Do you need ‘white’ light to grow better crops? Light is perhaps the most important consideration for optimizing plant growth in a greenhouse or vertical farm. There are several myths surrounding the specific light spectra used for growing crops and, more specifically, the use of white, green, or broad-spectrum light.…

How LEDs increase the yield of beneficial compounds in herbal plants Malaysia is among the most biologically diverse countries in the world, home to dense jungles with remarkable plant species, including herbal varieties that flourish in its tropical climate. The chemical compounds in these plants have many uses and benefits, including in healthcare and cosmetics.…