Month: December 2017
Did You Know? Sunmaster is researching Far Red – January 2018 The Scoop
Did You Know? Sunmaster is researching Far Red – January 2018 The Scoop Far Red Sunmaster is researching Far Red Did you know that Sunmaster is currently researching the effects of far red on plant growth? While controlling growth medium, light cycle and height, ambient temperature and watering schedule, Sunmaster […]
Read MoreFeatured Product: Sunmaster’s Finish Family
Featured Product: Sunmaster’s Finish Family SUNMASTER FINISH FAMILY Sunmaster FINISH lamps are chemically enhanced to emit over 50% of their total visible radiation within the blue, violet and near-UV area of the spectrum. This lamp family is specifically designed to be used for the last few weeks of the growth […]
Read MoreLIGHT SCIENCE HID Spectrum – Far Red Influences
LIGHT SCIENCE HID Spectrum – Far Red Influences Far red radiation, typically described as energy between 700 and 800nm, (Figure 1) is very influential on extension growth, meaning it influences the size of leaves and the length of stems. For some plant species, flowering is accelerated most when photoperiodic lighting […]
Read MoreIndustry Buzz January 2018, Cannabis – Comparing / contrasting Canada and the US
Industry Buzz January 2018 Cannabis comparing contrasting Canada US landscape Cannabis – Comparing / contrasting Canada and the US The cannabis landscape in Canada and the US is rapidly evolving, influenced heavily by changes to national and local legislation, advancements in the medicinal uses of marijuana and the movement from […]
Read MoreDecember Scoop Newsletter
Here’s the link to our December SCOOP! http://conta.cc/2AMHcPz -Enjoy.
Read MoreLIGHT SCIENCE Day Light Interval Simply Explained
LIGHT SCIENCE: Day Light Interval… Simply Explained Day Light Interval Day Light Interval (DLI) is the cumulative amount of light energy for a given area over a one-day period, expressed in moles per meter squared per day (mol/m2/day). In general, increasing light photons over a day period increases photosynthesis thereby […]
Read MoreIndustry Buzz December 2017, Ohio Level I Cultivator Provisional Licenses
Industry Buzz December 2017, Ohio Level I Cultivator Provisional Licenses Ohio Level I Cultivator Provisional Licenses – Cause for Celebration Thursday, November 30th was a literal day of celebration as level 1 cultivator provisional licenses were received by twelve Ohio recipients. Sunmaster spoke to two of these groups: “We’re sending […]
Read MoreFeatured Product: Sunmaster’s Full Nova Family
Featured Product: Sunmaster’s Full Nova Family FULL NOVA can be generally described as ‘Broad spectrum lamps similar to natural sunlight. HPS light sources, historically dominant in the horticultural industry, are extremely deficient in the blue/violet end of the spectrum and have an inordinate amount of yellow/orange/red output. Conversely, Sunmaster’s FULL […]
Read MoreDid You Know? Sunmaster Co-Ops with Local Growers – December 2017 The Scoop
Did You Know? Sunmaster Co-Ops with Local Growers – December 2017 The Scoop Did you know that Sunmaster cooperates with local Ohio greenhouses to better understand lighting influences on various plant species? From cucumbers to tomatoes to carrots, Sunmaster is working with research botanists and industry experts to field-verify its […]
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