Cultivation Guides
Learn how the right lighting system can improve your crop with P.L. Light Systems’ crop cultivation guides. Discover the basics of how light influences plant growth, how to optimize your environment for high efficiency and profitability, and how to choose the right lighting system for your application. With 40 years of horticultural lighting experience, we are the lighting knowledge experts and your grow light partner.
CANNABIS LIGHTING RESEARCH REPORT (PHASE 1)
– The latest research on the impact of light spectrum on indoor cannabis production, yield, and potency.
– Exploring how hybrid LED-HPS and full LED lighting systems stack up against traditional HPS setups in sole-source lighting applications.
– Comparisons and contrasts in plant performance under various lighting treatments.
RETROFIT GUIDE – LED, HPS & HYBRID
– Everything you need to know when switching from HPS to LED luminaires
– What to consider when retrofitting legacy magnetic-ballast HPS to new electronic ballast HPS luminaires
– Whether upgrading to a hybrid (LED-HPS) lighting system, is the right choice for your application
INSTALLING YOUR LUMINAIRES GUIDE
– Learn about what voltage is best for your application
– What to know when doing a new installation or retrofit with LED and/or HPS horticultural lights
– Understand power supply and proper wiring for both LED and HID applications
ENERGY REBATE AND INCENTIVE GUIDE
– What types of horticultural lighting qualify for rebate programs
– How a utility rebate program works
– How to apply for programs in the United States and Canada
ROI GUIDE: LED VS. HPS
– Things to look out for when reviewing an ROI comparing lighting technologies
– Comparative HPS, LED, and hybrid lighting plans with real calculations
– How different lighting technologies emit energy and how that can affect your crop
LEAFY GREENS CULTIVATION GUIDE
– Explore the basic concepts of how the light environment shapes plant growth
– Learn about lighting requirements for leafy greens, lettuce, microgreens, and culinary herb production
– Discover what lighting system works best for your application
VINE CROPS CULTIVATION GUIDE
The definitive guide to tomato, cucumber, and pepper cultivation in relation to the light environment.
– Explore the basic concepts of how the light environment affects plant growth
– Learn about lighting strategies for tomato, pepper, and cucumber production
– Discover what lighting system works best for your application
CANNABIS CULTIVATION GUIDE
Get the latest knowledge on cannabis cultivation in relation to the light environment
– Explore how the light environment affects plant growth
– Learn about lighting requirements and strategies for different stages of growth for cannabis production
– Discover whether HID, LED or hybrid lighting makes the most sense for your application
ORNAMENTALS CULTIVATION GUIDE
Your guide to ornamental cultivation in relation to the light environment
– Explore the basic concepts of how the light environment affects ornamentals
– Learn about lighting requirements for cut flower, bedding plant, and flowering potted plant production
– Discover what lighting system works best for your application
LIGHTING PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY KIT
Your kit for achieving increased crop yields through optimized performance and efficiency of your lighting system
– How proper maintenance can extend the lifetime of your lighting system
– Optimizing your lights for maximum crop yields, efficiency, and profitability
– How to choose the right lighting system for your application