Cannabis is a plant for which light (or dark) is a necessary component for inducing flowering. Cannabis will flower only when days are short as the plant’s chemical signal begins to accumulate. In nature, we see this happen during the fall. In a controlled production setting, grow lights can be used to manipulate this chemical signaling to better control crop growth rates, yield, and other characteristics.

Regardless of flower, vegetative, or mother growth stages, LUZON Smart Horticultural LEDs can be used successfully for vigorous plant growth and yields. Our spectrum maximizes energy output within the red and blue PAR ranges for the most efficient photosynthetic potential, as well as provides better canopy penetration and yield uniformity from the bottom of the plant to the top.
Since Cannabis is an especially high-light crop, cultivators will realize major cost savings with up to 70% reduced energy-usage compared to traditional HID fixtures. Cultivators can further increase lighting efficiency by utilizing smartPAR Wireless Control to create precision light schedules, manage multiple grow rooms from a single device, and to easily manage lighting for multiple growth stages in a single grow room.
LEDs may be manipulated to further control the development of the plant beyond just flowering times. Light spectra are important for controlling the plants perception of their environment and how much light they are receiving. The ratio of red to blue light is important for the plants perception of where it’s leaves are and how much light they’re receiving. If the ratio of blue to red increases, the plant perceives more intense light and will not “stretch” vertically as it grows. This will result in a very tight branching pattern, something that is desirable in some cases. A decrease in the blue to red ratio will have the opposite effect.
Changes in light spectra have also been proven to manipulate cannabinoid, and THC levels.
LUZON continues to work with some of North America’s Cannabis cultivation enterprises to advance the industry’s understanding of the interactions between light and Cannabis.

Vine Crops are some of the most prolific greenhouse produced crops in the world, with the top three being tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet peppers.  Supplemental lighting is crucial for vine crop growers due to the high light needs of their crops.

LUZON LEDs provide multi-use utility for vine crop growers.  First, the luminaires efficiently provide optimal light levels for healthy crop production in dark seasons.  Second, the dynamic adjustability of our LEDs (when used with smartPAR), allows for control of desired crop characteristics.  Research and commercial production data has proven that increased yield, more control over growth rate, extended crop life, and higher quality vine crops are all possible with LUZON Smart Horticultural LEDs.
The effects of light spectra have extensively been tested on vine crops by major researchers and commercial growers, as well as by the LUZON Research Group comprised of in-house plant scientists and PhDs.
Conclusive research has proven that you can control characteristics of tomato growth throughout every growth stage. Different ratios of red to blue light have been shown to affect yield, growth rates and flowering in seedlings and mature plants. Cucumbers have also been proven to be highly sensitive to light, and can be readily manipulated using red and blue wavelengths.
LUZON is currently exploring the feasibility of using LEDs for tomato, cucumber, and sweet pepper production.

The floriculture industry encompasses a wide variety of planting styles from bedding, to potted and cut flowers. Lighting needs vary based on species and production styles, however light remains an integral growth variable in production. Low light conditions result in poor quality plants that show an increase in blindness, stretching and have smaller flowers with thinner stems. If plants are grown at excessively high light levels, leaf orientation will change to avoid the light and the plants may also develop “sunburn”.

LUZON Smart Horticultural LEDs address the importance of aesthetics and control for floriculture. Our dynamic LEDs allow for increased control over flowering times, quality, and robust growth. Growers that use smartPAR Wireless Control can adjust light spectra to achieve this advanced control over their crop, with different ratios of red to blue light used to influence plant growth.
More blue light drives vegetative and root growth, while red light promotes germination and controls flowering. Light ratios can be used to decrease time to flowering and increase flower count. Light can also be used to influence growth, creating a taller or more compact plant depending on growers needs.
Increased control over flowering is being used by commercial flower growers to run faster production cycles and to meet tight supply-chain deadlines. When using smartPAR to enable light as a growth variable, LEDs quickly become the most powerful tool in a flower growers toolbox.

Leafy Greens is an encompassing term that applies to a variety of plants, including lettuce, microgreens, herbs, and specialty leafy vegetables. Leafy greens prefer cooler temperatures, making them a fall and winter crop. However, natural solar radiation is not optimal during these seasons resulting in longer production times. In addition to longer production, plants may become elongated and anthocyanins levels reduced. Without adequate light, growth related issues can become compounded.

LUZON Smart Horticultural LEDs correct low light issues while directing desirable growth characteristics. Precise management of light intensity and wavelength can maximize the economic efficiency of plant production, quality, and nutritional potential.
Research has shown that supplemental LED lighting provides myriad benefits for leafy green production. It’s possible to control plant height and leaf area using different wavelengths of light. Red light promotes growth, while blue light promotes chlorophyll concentrations, total flavonoid concentration, and antioxidant capacity of lettuce. Blue light also promotes primary and secondary metabolites in microgreens and baby leafy greens.
Conclusive research has also proven that Atophort LEDs can be used as end of day supplemental lighting to enhance the leaf color and vibrancy, as well as boost overall quality of lettuce.