Maximum Yield USA June 2018 | Page 10

By breaking down the light spectrum into bands determined by the wavelength, we can examine more closely how each band of light affects plant growth.” Features 42 48 10 Maximum Yield Plant Growth and the Light Spectrum by Eric Hopper with Ian Ashdown With advancing technology, breakthroughs in understanding how the light spectrum affects plant growth are occurring more rapidly. Eric Hopper keeps us current with the latest in how the light spectrum is used in the growroom. Know When to Use ‘em: Grow and Bloom Nutes by Shannon McKee If applied at the right points in your crop’s growth cycle, grow and bloom nutrients are powerful tools. Here’s how and when to use them to maximize your yields.