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Light-emitting diode : the (b)right light source?
I would like to switch my “X” Watt lamp to a comparable LED solution. Would it be “bright” enough for my application? As a light-emitting diode (LED) Lighting manufacturer, we are asked this question innumerable times. And relevantly so. Traditionally, … Continue Reading
What Effect Does UV Light have on Plants?
When it comes to choosing a light for growing cannabis, there are many factors to consider, like spectrum, lumens, PPFD, CRI, CCT, and more! Don’t know what those terms mean? We’ve already covered the basics of horticultural lighting, so read that first … Continue Reading
What Effect Does Far-Red Light have on Plants?
It’s intimidating to choose the best lighting for growing cannabis, especially when there are so many factors to consider, like spectrum, lumens, PPFD, CRI, CCT, and more! Don’t know what those terms mean? We’ve already covered the basics of horticultural … Continue Reading
What Effect Does Green Light have on Plants?
Choosing the best lighting for growing cannabis can be intimidating, especially when there are so many factors to consider, like spectrum, lumens, PPFD, CRI, CCT, and more! Don’t know what those terms mean? We’ve already covered the basics of horticultural … Continue Reading
What Effect Does Blue Light have on Plants?
Choosing the best lighting for growing cannabis can be intimidating, especially when there are so many factors to consider, like spectrum, lumens, PPFD, CRI, CCT, and more! Don’t know what those terms mean? We’ve already covered the basics of horticultural … Continue Reading
What Effect Does Red Light have on Plants?
Choosing the best lighting for growing cannabis can be intimidating, especially when there are so many factors to consider, like spectrum, lumens, PPFD, CRI, CCT, and more! Don’t know what those terms mean? We’ve already covered the basics of horticultural … Continue Reading
Can You Increase Trichomes Using Light?
Can you increase trichomes using light? Trichomes are hair-like outgrowths found on the epidermis (skin) of many species of plants. Cannabis plants produce and accumulate cannabinoids and terpenes in trichomes that are abundant on the surface of the female flowers1. … Continue Reading
CannaCon Press Release
The URSA team is delighted to announce that URSA’s very own Dr. Vanessa Nielsen, will be in the line-up of keynote speakers for CannaCon, which will be held at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle from February 15-17 2018. … Continue Reading
Part 4: Which Wavelengths do Photoreceptors Absorb?
In order to choose the best light for growing your plants, it’s essential to understand which wavelengths of light are required for normal plant growth. Plants are experts at capturing light energy and converting it into sugars through the process … Continue Reading
Part 3: Which Wavelengths do Anthocyanins and Betalains Absorb?
In order to choose the best light for growing your plants, it’s essential to understand which wavelengths of light are required for normal plant growth. Plants are experts at capturing light energy and converting it into sugars through the process … Continue Reading
Part 2: Which Wavelengths do Xanthophylls and Carotenes Absorb?
In order to choose the best light for growing your plants, it’s essential to understand which wavelengths of light are required for normal plant growth. Plants are experts at capturing light energy and converting it into sugars through the process … Continue Reading
Part 1: Which Wavelengths do Chlorophylls Absorb?
In order to choose the best light for growing your plants, it’s essential to understand which wavelengths of light are required for normal plant growth. Plants are experts at capturing light energy and converting it into sugars through the process … Continue Reading
Horticultural Lighting 101
Selecting the best horticultural lighting for indoor grows, greenhouses and plant research can seem daunting, especially when you’re just starting out. While it’s important to choose the most practical horticultural lighting, there are tonnes of options, and several factors you … Continue Reading
Lighting Retrofit
One-to-one: Considering a lighting retrofit for your facility? The availability of incentives [1] from the government and energy providers encourages facility managers to consider replacing their existing lighting system with more energy efficient technologies. While using the existing lighting design and … Continue Reading
