Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation With LED Lighting: Bridging the Radiant Heat Gap

Greenhouse cannabis growers face a unique set of challenges when balancing lighting, heating, and overall environmental control. As growers increasingly seek out light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems, one notable drawback is the reduced infrared radiation they emit compared to high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps. Less infrared from LEDs means cooler leaf surfaces, which can slow transpiration unless compensated by environmental controls or supplemental forms of heating.

The team at Thrive Agritech, the industry leader in research-based LED lighting solutions, is here to help in this month’s special report, which provides key considerations and solutions for how greenhouse cannabis cultivators can maintain optimal leaf surface temperature while leveraging LED efficiency

The report covers:

1.) The Role of Radiant Heat in Cannabis Production
2.) The Challenge of Switching to LED Horticulture Lighting
3.) Intracanopy and Under-Canopy Lighting Strategies
4.) Energy Efficiency and Operational Considerations
5.) Environmental Management and VPD
6.) Practical Steps for Implementation
7.) Incorporating LED Lighting Without Sacrificing Plant Transpiration
8.) Future Outlook for Greenhouse LED Use

This report is available through March – Don’t miss it!