Wageningen University publishes energy usage research
We invite you to read the following study conducted by Wageningen University, one of the most complete we have seen over the years for energy usage.
What do you need to know before purchasing a lamp for horticultural lighting?
Lamp selection when speaking about plant production in the horticulture or floriculture field is a very important decision. Lamps can be a good investment when we ask ourselves the correct questions. When working with artificial lighting we first need to analyze the requirements of our growing system and our crop.
GE Current whitepaper on cannabis yields improved by LED grow lights
Unlocking Potential
Small Test, Big Results: LED Grow Lights Help Bloom Show-Stopping Plants
Originally published by GE Current, a Daintree Company Dominik Neisser has horticulture in his blood. His parents had a greenhouse in Germany while he was growing up and maintain it to this day, laying the foundation for a life spent studying and growing plants across the world. “This is how I was born and raised,”…
How to Build a Reliable Horticulture LED Fixture
Authored by Robert Spivock, Director of Technology, GE Current, a Daintree company In our last GE Current article, we talked about reliability as the concept of building a quality product to last over time. The next step is to look at how to build reliable LED fixtures.
Breaking boundaries with indoor locally-grown hops
By Deidre Hughes When you think of hydroponically grown crops, hops may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But innovators Corey and Laura Rickman have a dream, and Hort Americas is helping them along the way. With the craft beer industry growing all over the country there is a demand for wet…
Changing the Definition of LED Reliability in Horticulture
Photo: The Accelerated Product Life Test Labs at Current Authored by Robert Spivock, Director of Technology, GE Current, a Daintree company
Mastering Light Management: Optimizing Crop Performance
All crops have specific light requirements. By knowing minimum and optimum levels of light for our crop we can manage our environment to improve crop performance. When the ambient light exposure is below the minimum requirements we need to apply supplemental lighting in order to maintain our crop production at a healthy and consistent pace.
Wasabi Japonica Grown Under GE LED Grow Lights
The “Hardest to Grow” Plant in the World The Opportunity Wasabi Japonica is widely accredited as the “hardest to grow” plant in the world. The plants are native to Japan and require a very specific set of environmental conditions to successfully produce healthy plants.
How to get perfect turf grass for your sports field with the best lighting technologies
By Karla García, Hort Americas Technical Services All people in sports business know how important is to maintain turf grass of sports fields in perfect shape. To achieve this, different products are applied in order to provide all the nutrients and protection to turf grass. However, maybe we are missing a very important aspect.
When should I invest in artificial lighting? How do I select the best lighting options?
We all know light is one of the most important factors affecting plant growth and development. But, how can we know if the use of artificial lighting will improve our production and our income? And how can we select the best source of light?
How can you improve the efficiency of your greenhouse lights?
GE Current LEDs offer controlled environment growers improved efficiency and flexibility over high pressure sodium lamps.
How to improve controlled environment crop production with LED lighting
By Karla Garcia, Technical Service The development of new lighting technologies such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) can increase the capability to provide ideal light conditions to crops. This makes it possible to improve crop performance and product quality.
How to determine if LED grow lights are a good investment
Based on the benefits controlled environment growers are experiencing with LED grow lights, a return on investment (ROI) analysis could help you decide how quickly the payback would be for your operation.
How LED Lights Help Grow the Finest Microgreens in Philadelphia
This article was originally posted on currentbyge.com Adam Green was pursuing a career in filmmaking when he realized his real passion was raising the finest microgreens for the world’s top chefs. Now, the 25-year-old directs AGreen Farms, an indoor hydroponic farm in Philadelphia that specializes in selling garnishes to restaurants and hospitality establishments. Of course, it’s not…
Grow lights are major focus of Cultivate’19 educational sessions
Growers and researchers discuss the benefits of using grow lights when it comes to growing controlled environment crops.
What is the impact of light on Cannabis production?
Light is one of the most important environmental factors when trying to grow high value hemp products.
Daily Light Integral: Are your plants receiving the right amount of light?
Light is one of the most important factors growing any crop. But, how can you be sure that your plants are receiving enough light? There is a way to measure the light intensity received by your plants.
Essentials for growing hydroponic strawberries successfully
Hort Americas has the products and technical expertise you need to grow strawberries in controlled-environment, hydroponic production systems. Strawberries are a high value crop recognized for their flavor, color and nutrient content. However, growing strawberries can be a challenge.
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