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Microgreens Grower
Microgreens Light Part I – Introduction to Lighting
Introduction Lighting is a somewhat complicated topic that can intimidate new growers when getting set up to grow microgreens for the first time. But once you learn some of the basic terms and calculations around lighting, it becomes a whole lot easier to understand. The more you understand about lighting, the more knowledge you’ll have…
Microgreens Light Part II – Lighting Terminology
Overview Until relatively recently in human history, all photosynthesis was powered by the sun. But with the invention of electric lights, we can now drive the photosynthetic process without sunlight. Because most microgreen production systems tend to rely wholly (sole source) or partially (supplemental) on artificial light, a valuable skill for any grower is the…
Microgreens Light Part III – Measuring and Mapping
There are several things to keep in mind when taking light measurements and making lighting calculations, so let’s take a journey through the things you need to consider. Measuring Light with a PAR Meter In order to make lighting calculations, you need to be able to measure the photon output of your lights (PPFD). To…
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