How Biostimulants Support Sustainable Growth in 2025
Biostimulants are harder to define than you might expect. In fact, governments have met several times to establish a clear definition of biostimulants but there’s still no universal agreement. European countries have a different definition from Canada, and in the US, nobody has come to…
Microplastics in Grow Rooms: How Heat Affects Plastics in Under-Canopy Lighting
Learn how heat affects plastics in under-canopy grow lights and how commercial cultivators can choose safe, long-lasting lighting materials for their facilities.
Navigating Growth in Vertical Farming with Vertical Roots Canada
Vertical Roots Canada is a thriving vertical farm founded by Mike and Becky Newhook in Edmonton, Alberta. Their story began long before the first seed was planted—during a visit to friends in the Philippines, where they learned about aquaponics and sustainable growing methods. Inspired by…
Four Innovative Ways Thermal Infrared Supports Ornamentals in Greenhouses
When growers think Infrared (IR) in LED grow lights, they picture far-red wavelengths that influence flowering, stretch, and morphology. But there’s another side to infrared: Thermal Infrared (800–1,000 nm). While it doesn’t fuel photosynthesis, it can help ornamental crops in ways that impact quality, timing,…
Top 10 Mistakes New Indoor Growers Make With Lighting
Indoor growing has opened the door for many possibilities for cultivators around the world to grow year-round, regardless of the region or climate conditions. Lighting is arguably the most critical component of indoor cultivation and is often misunderstood by novice indoor growers. Poor lighting choices…