In recent years there has been quite a bit of hype regarding LED technology and it eventual impact on artificial lighting in the horticulture industry.
And in most cases, that is all that it was…hydpe!
We, at Hort Americas, believe that this may finally be changing. In 2010 and 2011 we anticipate there will be studies, data and products released from different sources that will start to make LED’s viable for different segement within the horticultural industry.
During this same time, Philips will be introducing their approach to LED’s in the North American horticulture industry at this years OFA Short Course.
Here is a sneak preview:
LED’s future in horticulture is going to be knowledge and optimal lighting “recipes.”
With a light recipe as a starting point, every crop will be approached differntly and will be optimized using all variables in the greenhouse such irriagation, nutrition and environmnental manipulation (CO2, temperature, humidity, etc.)
Currently these recipes are either under development or have been developed for the following areas:
- Research
- Storage and Transport
- Tissue Culture
- Propagation
- Multilayer Production (Vertical Farming)
- Greenhouse Interlighting
Philips has spent many hours working on:
- Faster Growth
- Better Quality
- Higher Yield
- Decreased Temperature Issues, (as well as enegy savings depending on application.)
It is important to know that Philips has a vast amount of knowledge in regards to horticultural lighting (this includes traditional lighting methods as well.) They are currently working together with growers, breeders and other qualified partners to provide the optimum lighting solutions (measured by improved performance and ultimately lower cost.)
Contact Hort Americas to learn more about Philips and their current offering.
Visit our corporate website at https://hortamericas.com
