Introduction:With the recent discontinuation of the Philips GreenPower Xtra 1000W DE lamp, it becomes crucial for plant growers to find an alternative that not only offers the power and efficiency, but also focuses on innovation and sustainability.In this regard, we present the USHIO HORTURION 1000W DE EL as the perfect solution for your future plant growing needs. Philips GreenPower Xtra … Read More
Output and efficacy: 15 HPS lamps in the test
Plant lighting with HPS lamps is a standard in professional horticulture: Not only the low initial costs per square meter of area make HPS lighting a cost-effective lighting solution for plant cultivation. The industry can also rely on more than 20 years of experience with HPS technology. Currently, a variety of different HPS lamps are available in the market from … Read More
Ideal lighting for plant propagation
Constant production and high yields are the goals to be achieved in commercial horticulture. The decisive course for this is already set during the cultivation of seedlings, clones and young plants. Because only from strong and healthy young plants can high-yielding harvests be generated later. The optimal conditions for growing young plants vary depending on the plant species, but generally … Read More
Horticulutral LED Lighting Part 5: Lifetime, Optional Hard- and Software, Conclusion
Read the Previous Parts: Part 1: Powering and cooling the LED fixture Part 2: Heat Management, Optics and the body of the LED Fixture Part3: LEDs – The Heart and Soul of the Fixture Part 4: Spectra – Feeding the Right Light Estimating a Lifetime for LEDs Due to chemical and physical changes, LED modules lose some of their … Read More
Horticultural LED Lighting Part 2: Heat Management, Optics and the Body of LED Fixtures
Read the Previous Part: Part 1: Powering and cooling the fixture Heat Management with LED Lighting in the Growing Environment After having a look at how the fixture is cooled down to secure long-term operation without overheating, we have another look at heat management. Heat management refers to the ambient temperature within a growing environment. First of all: Why is … Read More
Horticultural LED Lighting Part 1: Powering and Cooling the Fixture
Introduction to LED Lighting In the last years, LED grow lighting has become more and more important in the horticultural business. The new technology is continuously evolving and manufacturers are flooding the market with growing LEDs and fixtures. As this development is happening very fast, it is hard for the customer to keep up with the newest technologies. Many people … Read More