It’s not uncommon to hear growers say LEDs are too expensive. If you’re not looking at anything more than the price, this may appear to be true. However, LEDs offer more than just a pretty plant. For example, LED lighting allows growers to deliver higher light levels, with great consistency throughout the growing season, without having to bring in more power.

During Cultivate’22, a panel of growers and researchers offered a closer look at the big-picture benefits (and the challenges) of LED lighting. Moderated by John Burns, Business Development Manager, Horticulture LEDs at Signify, the panel included:

Here’s a closer look at the highlights of their conversation.

What was the transition to LEDs like from your perspective? Was there any apprehension?

What did you see when you compared HPS systems to LEDs?

What benefits have you seen with young plants?

How are you truly capturing cost savings or quality improvements?

What are the direct benefits of LEDs you’ve seen?

Brian D. Sparks is senior editor of Greenhouse Grower and GreenhouseGrower.com. See all author stories here.

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