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Short 2026 updates on grow lamps for greenhouses and vertical farms
Grow lamps for greenhouses Nowadays, when new high-tech greenhouses are designed and built around the world, LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights are often[...]
5 benefits of using artificial lighting for plants in a greenhouse
In this article, we summarise the five most important reasons why installing artificial lighting should be considered in a greenhouse. [...]
Do you know these 6 common greenhouse lighting types? (+ pros and cons)
1) Natural illumination with sunlight: Sunlight is not only the most common used and powerful light source for crop production, as it not[...]
5 reasons why choosing the right greenhouse grow lights for plants is important
Choosing the right greenhouse lighting is not only crucial for determining the success of plant growth and the eventual yield but also for the[...]
Question of the day: “Why do greenhouses use pink lights?”
For a long time, we gave plants light in the greenhouses that were made for the human eyes, namely yellow greenish light and blue greenish[...]
Understanding the light spectrum – Wavelengths for optimal plant growth
Understanding the light spectrum and wavelengths is crucial for optimizing plant growth. Using the right wavelengths promote plant growth and development. Photosynthetically Active Radiation[...]
6 Benefits of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) compared with open field production
1) Less dependent on outdoor environmental conditions A major benefit of a controlled environment in agriculture is that the system is either semi-closed[...]
Question of the day: “How do Greenhouse Climate Computers work?”
Greenhouse climate control has evolved in the last 50 years from controlling the environment manually to digitally. The Dutch researcher Strijbosch was an important[...]
Why would a grower need a greenhouse climate control system? With example
Imagine yourself as a tomato grower in a modern glass greenhouse of a 2-hectare (100m x 200m = 20.000 m2) hydroponics farm, cultivating tomatoes[...]
