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aphid control, co2 and lighting, commercial cultivation, far red light, grow light reviews, grow lighting, grow lights 2025, intra-canopy lighting, led vs hps, light penetration, lighting strategies, migro, par intensity, photobiology, ppfd, science-based growing, shane torpey - July 9, 2025

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...

Episode 48: Determining if LEDs are Right For You & Your Grow with Dr. Rebecca Knight

Determining if LEDs are Right For You and Your Grow Part 1: What is an LED? Part 2: Can LEDs provide the correct light that plants need? Part 3: What are some useful calculations? Dr. Rebecca Knight Ph.D., Sr. Application Engineer Rebecca is an engineer and R&D scientist with experience in a broad range of fields: science, engineering, marketing, and business development. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of Texas, an M.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Purdue, and Chemical Engineering and Japanese undergraduate degrees. She is passionate about vertical farming, horticultural LEDs, plant secondary...

Episode 13: The Future of Cannabis Cultivation with Jaya Palmer

What is the future of cannabis cultivation? Jaya Palmer and I explore some of the latest advancements in the industry around lighting technology, photo biology, organic certification, genetic drift in cannabis, predatory insects, as well as what is going on with some of the largest cannabis companies in North America. Show Notes: Correction - Tim Wilson (former guest on the podcast) holds the claim to being the first cannabis supplier with Certified Organic produce in Canada dating back to 1997 when supplying the BC Compassion Club. He had a certified organic farm that grew several medicinal herb species, one of...

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