cannabis lighting
Considering lighting’s importance in cultivation, Cannabis Business Times (CBT) conducted a first-of-its kind research project – in partnership with Readex Research, an independent, third-party leader in market research, and with the support of Fluence Bioengineering – to explore the “State of the Lighting Market.” It addresses questions such as: What types of lighting are most commonly used during various growth stages? Are growers measuring the light that reaches their crops? What other metrics are growers tracking, and why are these important? What is the average yield among professional cultivators, and how does your grow compare?
The research data not only provides answers to these important questions and more, it sheds light on a still-nascent industry that may not be as far advanced as it would like to be when it comes to applying scientific practices that can help maximize yield, reveal inefficiencies and even reduce energy usage and costs.
Read the articles below to find out more about the report:
- Letter from Jerry Kieran
- Types of Lighting - First, the research explored the types of lighting cultivators are employing during various growth stages.
- Measuring Light - Data offers a more candid look at where the industry stands regarding light-related data tracking and application to impact yield.
- Measuring Yield - Yield is the holy grail of cannabis cultivation. So, it’s not surprising that most professional cultivators measure yield in some form. Here's how they do it.
- Energy Spending - Lighting plays a significant role in cultivators’ efforts to curb energy use.
- 4 Ways to Measure Yield - Here are some common, and not as common, yield formulas to measure yield for cannabis cultivators.
- Vertical Farming - The direct relation between LED lighting and vertical growing.
- Spotlight on LEDs: White Light Is All Right - When considering LED grow lights, does color really matter?
- Higher Yields, Less Energy - Behind David Spillman’s small tests that had big results.
- Lighting the Way to the Future