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In modern agriculture, artificial greenhouse lighting enhances plant growth by addressing the variability of natural sunlight, especially in challenging conditions.
Advanced lighting systems, replicate or even exceed natural light, creating controlled environments where crops, flowers, and ornamental plants thrive remarkably, extending growing seasons, fostering photosynthesis, and boosting plant well-being.
As technology evolves, the synergy between greenhouse design, plant biology, and lighting systems leads to exceptional crop yields and sustainable agricultural practices.
LED technology
Horticulture has significantly advanced thanks to LED technology and there are huge opportunities. Its adaptability allows precise spectral tuning to match specific plant requirements, with high energy efficiency. Integrating LED lighting for crop growing is not just an investment decision, but can lead to upgrading the cultivation concept.
Smart controls further refines these technologies, enabling dynamic adjustments based on plant growth stages.
How to choose your lighting solution?
Different plant species have specific light requirements at various growth stages (light intensity, PPFD), while they require a range of wavelengths for photosynthesis and other processes. Full-spectrum or customized spectrum LED lights can closely mimic natural sunlight, benefiting plant growth.
Daily Light Integral (DLI) should be also considered, which indicates whether plants are getting enough light energy for growth, so light duration or intensity should be able to adjust. Additionally, guaranteeing uniform light over the crop helps to avoid irregular growth.
Together with these benefits, LED technology contributes to decrease greenhouse energy consumption, while avoiding the need for additional cooling systems to ensure plant health.
Advanced lighting systems allow tailored light intensity and spectrum to different growth stages, save energy and maximize plant response, with reduced maintenance costs, long lifespan and full integration for holistic greenhouse management.
ZALUX
ZALUX leverages its international expertise in horticultural science and technology to design customized lighting systems that address the specific needs of growers, promoting optimal plant growth and maximizing yield potential.
As part of its involvement in global initiatives, the ZALUX team is currently conducting research on bell peppers, with promising results. Committed to innovation, the company actively collaborates with greenhouse growers on test projects to develop tailored solutions for diverse crops.
