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Episode 151: Light, Spectrum, and Plant Signals — A Practical Guide with Dr. David Hawley part 1
In this conversation, Tad and Dr. David Hawley (Chief Science Officer at Fluence) unpack what really matters when dialing in your lighting strategy for cannabis and other high-value crops. They get deep into how plants perceive light, what “good spectrum” actually means, and how to think about intensity, uniformity, and plant response in a more scientific (and practical) way. Topics covered include: Understanding Daily Light Integral (DLI) and how it relates to plant metabolism When to use far-red and what to expect from it The truth about UV lighting and secondary metabolite production Managing leaf temperature and avoiding hidden stress...
Episode 149: Lighting Cannabis Right: 2025 Science & Strategy with MIGRO
This week on the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast, we're diving deep into lighting and photobiology with Shane Torpey, founder of MIGRO. With a background in engineering and construction, Shane turned his passion for growing into a global grow lighting company known for trusted reviews and educational content. We break down what’s working—and what’s not—in cannabis lighting for 2025, including: Far-red and intra-canopy lighting LED vs. HPS and how to transition Maximizing PPFD without added CO₂ Dimming schedules at sunrise/sunset The impact of lenses on LED light penetration What really matters when choosing a grow light Emerging technologies shaping the...
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