Why to avoid white light in basil cultivation?

If white light is not strictly necessary in LED installations for grow lights, it is better to avoid it. Compared to red and blue light, it does not add value to the crop, but energy consumption increases. That's the conclusion we have drawn after extensive testing with light recipes using the Philips…

A new way of growing with dynamic LEDs

Sollum, a company specializing in dynamic LED solutions, has just released a new whitepaper to shed more light on the benefits and best practices of dynamic LEDs. Sollum's platform allows growers to have multiple lighting zones, each of which can be controlled independently. Thanks to that, growers can…

'Don’t let the lights go out'

Soaring energy and fuel costs have a direct knock-on effect on industries heavily reliant on ‘keeping the lights on.’ Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) growers are no exception – they are at…

How to buy quality grow lights and get the amount of light needed

René van Wees, System Expert Manager for Philips Horticulture LED Solutions, shares his knowledge to help you understand how you can get the most out of your crops and your grow lights. To determine that the lights will give exactly the amount of light that was promised, all Philips grow lights go…

Can the LED grow light market recover its growth trajectory?

The global horticultural industry has become one of the most popular end markets for LED lights in recent years. Many companies from the lighting industry have entered this agricultural space. However, after experiencing rapid growth of the grow lighting market driven by an increase in horticulture…

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"Our lights with spectrum changing abilities target the production of specific chemical compounds in plants"

The Global SSL Awards are designed to recognize outstanding achievements in Solid State Lighting Science and Technology and is one of the highest honors in the global SSL field. The panel of judges is comprised of experts and Nobel prize winners from around the world, with representatives from…

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The power of Ultraviolet Radiation (UV)

The question about the role of Ultraviolet radiation and its effect on growing plants remain interesting. Most theoretical research has been carried out by analysis of different genetic variants of  Arabidopsis thaliana. While some of the results may be applicable to other plant species we point out that this…

US (CA): Opportunity for three CEA facilities to slash energy costs with zero upfront cost

Ultra Yield Solutions (UYS), a horticulture lighting distributor specializing in CEA, offers Zero Upfront Cost financing options for three LED lighting upgrades for California…

"We ensure each farm innovates at the intersection of climate, food accessibility, and economic inclusivity"

Vertical Harvest Farms is an urban hydroponic farm using controlled environmental agriculture (CEA) in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Since 2016, Vertical Harvest Farms has produced leafy greens, microgreens, and tomatoes in their 0.1-acre greenhouse to serve a population of 10,000 in Teton County. Vertical…

3 tips for growing strawberries without daylight

"In a few years, indoor (vertical) farms have become popular for producing healthy food year-round in urban environments and harsh climates. Leafy greens and herbs are the most commonly grown crops, but growers are looking to expand to a much wider variety of vegetables and fruits. In our Philips…

Lesson from masterclass: Crop lighting doesn't always work

Two hours in an afternoon were enough to discuss a lot of new interesting insights from sensor data. Some 50 budding horticultural specialists were present. MBO Westland and Sendot jointly organized a Masterclass Plant Insights last week. The venue was the World Horti Center in Naaldwijk, Netherlands.…

Investigating the right plant spectrum on Chinese medicinal crops

"A vertical farm is one of the most dynamic and potential fields in absorbing and applying high-tech achievements in the process of agricultural production and represents the development direction of future agriculture," explained the person in charge of Ledestar. For a long time, Ledestar has been focusing…

Paper examining the impact of light spectra on vertical farming

Following the publication of a paper, further research will seek to optimize growing conditions, cutting power use and increasing productivity  Vertical Future announces the publication of a study investigating the impact of light spectra on vertical farming in the horticulture journal HortScience, co-authored…

How Bustanica collaborated with Philips LED creating a unique light recipe

Located next to Dubai airport, Bustanica produces more than 1 million leafy greens annually. Bustanica is one of the biggest vertical farming facilities in the world with a 3 Ha growth area and 27 rooms with individual climates to control the production of leafy green fully. The results: the cleanest,…

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Far-red light during cultivation improves post-harvest chilling tolerance in basil

A new study by Dorthe H.Larsen, Leo F.M. Marcelis, Diederick van Kempen, Wouter Kohlen, Celine C.S. Nicole, and Ernst J. Wolteringae showed that Far-red light during cultivation improves post-harvest chilling tolerance in basil.  AbstractBasil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is a temperature-sensitive plant and suffers…

Polymatech introduces next-generation horticulture led grow light

Polymatech Electronics, India’s first semiconductor chip manufacturer specializing in Opto-semiconductors, announced today the launch of its new horticulture LED products:…

Role of spectrum light on the productivity and plant quality in vertical farms

In the following study, the role of spectrum light on the productivity and plant quality in vertical farms is researched. The growing demands for food with high-quality standards and high nutritional value have caused agriculture to evolve towards agricultural innovation, go hand in hand with…

“As with all industry innovators, there is enormous pressure to prove your business model"

Vertical farmer Infinite Acres is on a mission. They have created a highly efficient and optimized way of farming, capable of producing an abundance of crop varieties year-round. They grow completely indoors, using 100% renewable energy. They use no pesticides and eliminate excessive food miles.…