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Flower photoperiod research. Could 14 on + 10 off for 28 days…then 12/12 the last 28 days be the new flower standard? ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣According to this study the results are an increase in yield and similar thc %. Net gain in total thc yield. One study is not conclusive - but it was well done and does make sense. ⁣14 on...

🚨 Did you know that the spectrum doesn’t change much during the seasons? Did you know green is one of the most photosynthetic active wavelengths at high light levels? ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣We are happy to see less marketing of Spectrum tuning with seasonal settings. ⁣⁣ But if you are sold spectrum tuning - ask for the research to support the settings and...

Is the Mint White Series (using Samsung EVO diode) the perfect cannabis spectrum? Probably not (maybe the best) but does get very close to matching the daytime sun’s kelvin temperature. 🌞⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣As we move to what we believe is the optimal cannabis spectrum…. the Mint White series gets very close to what nature intended. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Attached is a Kelvin Chart, next is...

Samsung Introduces “Plant-Centric Spectrum LEDs, LM301H EVO” for Most Effective Indoor Farming News Source：  Samsung The horticulture lighting industry is experiencing rapid growth, as the future of scalable food production becomes an increasingly critical concern. Growers are seeking high quality sunlight substitutions as crucial components in modern, indoor, agricultural environments. To address these needs, LED manufacturers are in fierce competition...

LED Failure Analysis  Royee Luo Published Nov 9, 2022 LED lighting is incredibly robust and reliable. However, the performance of LEDs can be reduced and even fail if the LED module is used incorrectly: overdriven or the application environment is too hot, and the unit has not been designed to be fit for purpose. Here’s an overview of the main causes of...

FACTORS AFFECTING LED LUMEN MAINTENANCE By Royee Luo Published May 5, 2022 Operating temperature and drive current are two well‑known variables that affect the long‑term lumen maintenance of high‑power LED chips. Over thousands of hours of use, high temperatures reduce the efficiency of the quantum wells in the chip causing a slow loss in light output. This is why precise...

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