Lighting is key for plant growth, but top lighting alone is not enough, especially for indoor gardens and greenhouses.
That’s where under canopy lighting comes in.
It’s a great way to add extra light where it’s needed, making up for what top lighting lacks or helping when root temperatures are low. It’s a game-changer for growers!
Why is Under Canopy Lighting Crucial for Plant Growth?
If your plants don’t get enough light on their bottom parts, they might face some growth hurdles.
- Insufficient Light for Lower Leaves. The leaves shaded by the upper layers can grow poorly due to inadequate light, and may turn yellow and wither.
- Reduced Photosynthetic Efficiency. If the lower leaves don’t receive enough light, the entire plant’s photosynthesis efficiency is affected.
- Limited Flowering and Fruit Development. Insufficient light on lower leaves can lead to reduced flowering, and the size and quality of fruits can be impacted.
- Decrease in Plant Productivity. The plant’s overall productivity decreases due to reduced photosynthesis efficiency and limited flowering and fruit development.
Application Scenarios
As controlled environment agriculture enhances planting techniques, under canopy LED lighting is set to undergo significant changes. Its advantages are not limited to weed cultivation but also extend to high-value crops with dense lower canopies.
The Role of Under Canopy Grow Lights
When growing plants on benches or shelves, the limited sunlight under the top canopy often hinders the development of lower buds and leaves.
To address this challenge, installing plant growth lights under the canopy has become key to optimizing plant growth.
Under canopy lighting fixtures are particularly beneficial in dense planting arrangements as it promotes bud growth on lower branches, reducing the need for labor-intensive pruning.
- Under canopy grow lighting illuminates the lower parts of plants, enhancing the overall rate of photosynthesis and mitigating the shading effect.
- LED under canopy lights also boost nutrient absorption and metabolism, promoting overall plant health and vigor.
- Under canopy LED lights improve the overall quality of cannabis plants, increasing yield by 25% – 35%.
- Cannabis under canopy lighting enhances the aesthetic appeal of plants, improving the structure and shape of the lower buds, and enhancing the plant’s quality and flavor.
Jayes
Som Digital Marketing Manager hos AUXGROW kombinerer Jayes en passion for hydroponiske systemer og ekspertise inden for LED vækstlys. Med praktisk erfaring og en dyb forståelse guider Jayes dig gennem verden af bæredygtig dyrkning.
