based on DLI measurements are currently the best
choices for maintaining optimal lighting conditions
within a greenhouse. Although the future is uncertain,
there is no doubt that horticultural lighting will con-
tinue to evolve as horticultural lighting system manu-
facturers continue to chase the power of the sun.
Suggested Vendors
Growlite®
Growlite® by Barron
Lighting Group offers a
full line of horticultural
lighting products includ-
ing state-of-the-art lamps,
ballasts and fixtures
engineered specifically for the indoor horticulture
market. Growlite’s mission is simple; to provide the
highest quality, safest products in the market and
educate the indoor grow market with the lighting in-
dustry’s latest technologies. For more information call
800.533.3948 or visit Growlite.com.
P.L. Light Systems
P.L. Light Systems is a leading manufacturer of
horticultural lighting systems that deliver unrivaled
performance, quality and long-term dependability. P.L.
CONTAINMENT CAGES
Prevent cross
contamination
■ Keep bugs in
■ Keep bugs out
■ All systems custom
made
■ Mesh covers
■
Colors Available:
Natural and Green
Mesh Size:
18x18, 20x20, 52x52
Metal frame tube/fi tting style
Waterproof rain jackets
available
Protect yourself from late
season rain.
Redwood Empire Awning ■ PHONE: 707.588.9900
[email protected] ■ www.RedwoodEmpireAwning.com
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Light Systems offers a
complete range of in-
novative products in a
variety of technologies,
including LED, High
Pressure Sodium (HPS),
Metal Halide (MH), and Hybrid Systems. Their systems
are engineered to deliver optimal lighting performance
for plant growth and are built to the highest quality of
production—combining Dutch craftsmanship with the
most stringent North American regulatory standards.
At P.L. Light Systems, everything they do revolves
around delivering the very best supplemental grow
lighting for each individual customer and application—
from custom light plans and calculations to research
and new product development. P.L. Light System’s
underlying philosophy is based on an unwavering
dedication to innovation that results in the delivery of
optimal lighting performance and maximized yields for
growers. In collaboration with their sister company in
the Netherlands, Hortilux Schréder, they are constantly
involved in research, new developments and improve-
ments to our lighting solutions―ensuring they remain
at the forefront of innovation and technology in the
CEA lighting sector. P.L. Light Systems products are
available throughout the Americas. For more informa-
tion call 800.263.0213 or visit PLLight.com.
Spectrum King LED
Spectrum King LED, the
pioneer of Full Spectrum
LED Grow Lights (patent
pending), specializes in
designing, manufacturing
and selling high-end LED grow lights for indoor and
greenhouse applications targeting all variety of growing
industries such as leafy greens, tomatoes, ornamental
plants and more. As the leading innovator for LED
grow lights, Spectrum King LED invests in all the lat-
est technological developments along with actual live
plant studies. Based in California, Spectrum King LED’s
manufacturing facility and warehouse has automated
robotic machinery, injection molding and assembly
benches. R&D grow rooms are maintained for continu-
ous scientific development and product innovation.
Spectrum King LED holds powerful advantages over
its competition and has an overall superior product in
terms of design, performance and price. This places
Spectrum King LED in a strong position to gain market
share in a rapidly growing industry. For more informa-
tion visit SpectrumKingLED.com. GG
Eric Hopper resides in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula
where he enjoys gardening and pursuing sustainability.
He is a Garden & Greenhouse senior editor and can be
contacted at [email protected].
www.GardenandGreenhouse.net
September 2018