HPS
Intergrow scales up in Upstate New York
The 10-acre expansion project will produce over 3 million pounds of fresh produce a year, according to the grower.
More in HPS
Purple basil 101
Purple basil is a unique culinary herb, but there are production issues to know.
Red, blue LED supplemental lighting & plant color
Don’t be alarmed if some of your crops turn purple under LED supplemental lighting providing red and blue radiation.
A look at lighting
How does supplemental lighting increase plant quality? Two professors from Michigan State University share their expertise on lighting, propagation and more.
Lower-energy lighting
A new study on LED lighting could open up options for tomato growers.
Signify partners with AppHarvest
AppHarvest will combine LED and HPS lighting to grow tomatoes and cucumbers.
Lighting for year-round vegetable production in Alberta greenhouses
When testing out new lighting systems, growers must consider several factors that will impact performance.
Confront heat stress or save energy
In this research, we give a comparison of overhead high-pressure sodium lamp (HPS) and intra-canopy light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems.
A bright future ahead
Cleveland’s Green City Growers uses LED lights to ensure volume and consistency in its lettuce and basil crops, and teach high-tech skills to employees.
The Salvation Army teaches children how to grow indoors
With help from CropKing, the organization offers educational programs for at-risk youth at its Fresh Face Farm in Akron, Ohio.
Tomatoes 101, Part I: a production guide
Tomatoes are one of the most popular hydroponically grown crops and many varieties are bred specifically for those systems.
