How Growers Are Future-Proofing with Flexibility and Innovation
Greenhouse LEDs are no longer just an efficiency upgrade; for many growers, they’ve become a foundational tool for future-proofing their operations. As energy costs rise, climate conditions become more unpredictable, and production strategies continue to evolve, growers are rethinking how their facilities are designed and…
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,…
Microgreens Harvest #2: Salad Mix Surprises with Higher Single Bar Yields
We’ve decided to start a new series at Aelius headquarters and thought we’d share our experience with all of you. Microgreens have grown in popularity over the past decade, and we saw this as the perfect way to bring some fresh greenery into the office…
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…
Hydroponics in Canada: 5 Stats That Show Why It Matters
Canada’s food system is at a crossroads. As climate disruption, inflation, and global instability collide, traditional agriculture is struggling to keep pace. The question isn’t if we need a better way to grow, it’s how fast we can scale it. Hydroponics, a method of growing…