EMERYVILLE, Calif. — LumiGrow, a smart horticultural lighting company, released their LED Growers’ Guide for Leafy Greens today. The guide is intended to instruct leafy greens growers on how to use LED lighting strategies to maximize profits, boost yields, increase crop quality, and elicit desired plant characteristics. Those that download the guide will learn:
- Lighting requirements for lettuce, microgreens and herbs
- How light intensity, quality and photoperiod can be used to direct leafy greens growth, influence plant morphology, increase yields by up to 40% and shorten turn times
- How to calibrate temperature and adjust light intensity, quality and photoperiod to optimize crop growth across growth stages
- What leading researchers are learning about light’s interaction with leafy greens
The leafy greens industry is constantly growing and changing. To continue to prosper and adapt to changing markets, it is crucial for growers to implement innovative strategies to boost their bottom-line. LumiGrow Research works with our growers and University partners to educate growers on the best ways to apply world-class technologies and advanced lighting strategies for leafy greens cultivation.
The LED Growers’ Guide for Leafy greens gives lighting recommendations for growers looking to get more out of their horticultural lighting system. LumiGrow Research makes recommendations within this guide based on prior partnerships, professional horticultural resources and leading scholastic research.
For more information visit lumigrow.com or speak with a horticultural lighting specialist at (800) 514-0487.
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