Horticultural Lighting

Photosynthetic photon efficacy: does it really equal growth efficacy? Grow light efficacy has been a hot topic over the last few years. Although efficacy metrics are essential when choosing a grow light, we want to emphasize the importance of understanding what may lay behind the photosynthetic photon efficacy (PPE) number. Grow light efficacy may not…

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Understanding light’s influence on cannabis Cannabis, like every other plant, requires light for optimum growth and development, but the three different aspects of light: duration, quantity, and quality, each have a significant influence on growth. A plant under natural conditions receives light from the sun; the duration, amount, and quality greatly depend on the season…

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“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…