In cannabis cultivation, intracanopy lighting enhances lower-canopy photosynthesis by strategically placing supplemental fixtures so that leaves beneath the uppermost layer receive adequate photosynthetically active radiation, thereby reducing shading and promoting a more uniform rate of photosynthesis throughout the plant. Although LEDs emit less infrared energy than HPS lamps, positioning these fixtures closer to the foliage provides a localized heating effect that helps maintain stable leaf temperatures and regulates transpiration in the lower regions of the canopy.

However, mounting intracanopy fixtures in a densely populated canopy is often difficult, and maintaining these lights, through tasks such as cleaning and repositioning, can be labor-intensive. These challenges can reduce the overall effectiveness of intracanopy lighting, potentially offsetting its benefits in enhancing photosynthesis and thermal regulation.

So, what’s a cultivator to do?

The team at Thrive Agritech, the industry leader in research-based LED lighting solutions, is here to help in this month’s special report. Not only does this report provide intracanopy and under-canopy lighting strategies, but it also covers the practical steps for implementation, incorporating LED lighting without sacrificing plant transpiration, the future of greenhouse LED use and much more!

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