Can You Put Grow Lights Under the Canopy?

I’ve noticed a lot of growers are really into different lighting setups lately, especially figuring out the best ways to give their plants the light they need, such as under-canopy lighting.

Have you thought about trying that out in your grow room?

Its potential use in greenhouses, either as additional lighting when there is no overhead lighting or to maintain lower root temperatures, opens new possibilities for growers.

Furthermore, it’s not just great for weeds – it’s got some exciting potential for high-value crops with thick lower layers too.

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Understanding the Under Canopy Lighting

Under-canopy lighting is a tactic that targets the lower sections of plant canopies, to fix uneven light distribution in the canopy.

You know, in indoor farming, getting some light to those dark spots under the canopy can make a difference. That’s why we’ve come up with a nifty new way to light up the undersides of plant canopies.

By lighting up the bottom of plants, we’re giving them a boost of light where they need it most. This helps to cut down on the shadows from those thick leaves, making sure every part of the plant gets the light it needs to grow.

This even spread of light is super important for keeping the whole canopy happy and healthy, and it stops the plants from getting too tall or having wimpy lower branches.

lights for under canopy tent

Does Under-Canopy Lighting Work?

When you’re growing your plants on benches or shelves, you might notice that the sunlight doesn’t reach the lower parts under the top canopy. This can slow down the growth of those bottom buds and leaves.

That’s where under-canopy lighting comes in super handy. It is a game-changer in plant cultivation.

Under canopy grow lights give your plants a little extra boost of light exactly where they need it. 

  • The under-canopy lighting can also make plants look better by improving the structure, density, and color of those C and B buds.
  • They help those buds on the lower branches grow nicely, which means less pruning. 
  • It might even increase your yield by up to 60%.
under canopy lighting cannabis

If you don’t give enough light to the lower parts of your plants, you might run into some growth problems.

Those lower leaves, which are important for photosynthesis and nutrient uptake, might not get enough light, and that can lead to slower growth, fewer flowers, and a decrease in how productive your plants are.

Setting up lights under the canopy in your indoor garden is a fantastic way to make sure every bit of your plant gets the light it needs.

This helps your plants grow nice and evenly, with healthy flowers and fruits, which means better harvest and higher quality crops.

Under-canopy lighting is not just an extra light source; it’s like giving your plants a little taste of the great outdoors.

It is super handy in gardens where the plants are really packed in, and the light from above might not reach the bottom parts of the canopy, leaving those buds looking small and fluffy.

By making sure those lower buds get plenty of light, under-canopy lighting helps your plants grow nice and full, and it makes your whole gardening process more efficient too.

Maybe you’re wondering what these under-canopy lights look like. Feel free to do a little research, or if you’re up for it, come along with me and I’ll show you the hot-selling lamps from our factory.

tent under canopy lighting

Choose the Right Cannabis Under Canopy Lighting

Under Canopy LED Lights GB31

Under Canopy Lighting Fixtures GB21

In Summary

Adding light to the lower parts of plants, what we call under-canopy lighting, is now a great way to help plants grow better without losing quality. It’s like a little revolution down there under the canopy, and it’s going to be super interesting to see how it develops as we get better at controlling the environment around plants.

We might see all sorts of new ways to use under-canopy lighting in greenhouses.

We’re really excited to be part of what is coming next, giving growers a chance to make their plants more productive with awesome LED under canopy lighting! If you’re curious about these kinds of lights and want to know more, just drop us a line.

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