LED Lighting
LED lighting technologies have revolutionized the way we grow plants indoors, particularly in urban areas where access to open spaces and natural sunlight is limited. These lighting systems emit a narrow spectrum of light that closely mimics the natural sunlight, providing plants with the energy they need to photosynthesize and grow.
When it comes to agriculture inside greenhouses, the effective use of LED lighting can make a significant difference in plant growth and yield. By using the right spectrum of light, farmers can adjust the growing environment to meet the specific needs of their crops, resulting in healthier plants and more bountiful harvests.
To effectively use LED lighting in agricultural purposes inside a greenhouse, it is essential to consider factors such as the type of crop, the growth stage, and the required light intensity. For example, leafy greens, such as lettuce and spinach, require a different spectrum of light than fruiting plants, like tomatoes and peppers.
Moreover, the distance between the light source and the plant also plays a crucial role in plant growth. The intensity of light decreases exponentially with distance, so farmers must ensure that the plants are placed at the appropriate distance from the light source.
In addition to agricultural benefits, urban farming has gained popularity in recent years, as more people become aware of the benefits of having fresh and clean food. With LED lighting technologies, it is now possible to grow food in urban areas, where access to fresh produce may be limited.
Urban agriculture can help mitigate the negative environmental impact of large-scale agriculture, such as the use of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, as well as transportation emissions. By growing food locally, farmers can significantly reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.
In conclusion, the effective use of LED lighting technologies can greatly enhance agricultural practices inside greenhouses, as well as provide opportunities for urban farming. By using the right spectrum of light, farmers can create an optimal growing environment, resulting in healthier plants and more bountiful harvests.
Furthermore, urban farming can contribute to a more sustainable future by reducing transportation emissions and providing access to fresh and clean food.
Main Products
ARTECH FLORA Industrial lamps
Designed to create the primary and secondary photoperiodic lighting of industrial greenhouses and phytotrons. These Lights are a source of lighting in the wavelength range 380-780 Nm, ensuring the course of the variety of photobiological processes inherent in plant organisms. The service life is designed for more than 60000 hours. The light flow varies from 30 to 150 watts, the flow of photons from 150 to 750 μmol/s. IP54 protection degree, energy efficiency class A+
ARTECH FARM modules for vertical farms
Designed to create artificial lighting for city farms or phytotron. ARTECH FARM modules are a source of lighting in the wavelength range of 380-780 nm, ensuring the course of the whole variety of photobiological processes inherent in plant organisms. Service life is calculated to be more than 60000 hours. The modules have different light output curves, which allow optimizing the creation of a light environment for plants with phytocenosis of different architecture. The radiation flux varies from 15 to 30 W, the photon flux from 75 to 150 µmol/s. Optional automated control makes it easy to control light landings in larger areas.