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  • Author Author: shanesissons
  • Date Created: 16 Aug 2015 1:40 AM Date Created
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Use of LEDs in vertical farming

shanesissons
shanesissons
16 Aug 2015

Came across this site post was an interesting read so i thought i would share it with you

all about using LEDs for plant growth

 

Plant Productivity in Response to LED Lighting

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  • jw0752
    jw0752 over 10 years ago +2
    I have tried to get some spectra from different colored LEDs. The results were disappointing and so I presented it as a separate Blog so as not to mess up this discussion. If you are curious or want to…
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    jw0752 over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member +1
    Hi Joshua, The process of growth in plants is fueled energy wise by light. Apparently the color and intensity of that light are important. The plants have evolved to thrive best under the spectrum of the…
  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 10 years ago in reply to jw0752 +1
    Hi John, what you say is correct, and probably the kit provides (at least it is I will expecting) a range of lighting LEDs covering the possible needs, while when the specific plant seeds are distributed…
  • jw0752
    jw0752 over 10 years ago

    I have tried to get some spectra from different colored LEDs. The results were disappointing and so I presented it as a separate Blog so as not to mess up this discussion. If you are curious or want to look at my poor attempt you can check out:   http://www.element14.com/community/people/jw0752/blog/2015/08/22/attempt-to-capture-sprectrums-of-leds

    John

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    Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Also anyone know what seeds we are suppossed to get, I was told they are coming but not what they were... I'd really like to get my materials right when the seeds come.

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    Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to shanesissons

    Lol really need to blog some of the stuff I've done. Been really busy, and made a few changes to the design(mostly realizing what an idiot I am and that aquaponics is fish and not nutrients:( (gardeners xD))

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    shanesissons over 10 years ago in reply to jw0752

    That would be great info if you can get it John

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    jw0752 over 10 years ago in reply to shanesissons

    Hi Shane,

    I have a cheap spectroscope and I am going to see if I can get a read on some of the different LED colors tonight. The trick will be if I can take a usable photo.

    John

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