Under Canopy LED Grow Lights

1. What is Under Canopy LED Lighting?

Under canopy LED lighting is a technique used to illuminate the lower portions of plants, ensuring that light reaches leaves, branches, and flowers that are shaded by the upper canopy. These lights are typically installed below or between the plant rows, offering targeted light that improves lower foliage health and development.

Most under-canopy lights are designed with energy efficiency in mind and feature low heat output, making them suitable for enclosed growing spaces without risking plant stress.

2. Why Do I Need Under Canopy LED Lighting?

Under normal conditions, the lower portions of plants don’t receive enough light, which can lead to underdeveloped flowers or leaves. Using under canopy LED lighting solves this issue by delivering targeted light directly to these shaded areas, ensuring balanced and uniform growth from top to bottom.

Key benefits include:

• Enhanced Flowering: Buds closer to the ground or deep inside the plant are no longer deprived of light, allowing them to grow more robust and dense.
• Optimized Light Efficiency: It eliminates dead spots where light doesn’t reach, ensuring every part of your plant contributes to yield.

3. Which Brand of Under Canopy Lighting Do We Stock?

We stock several high-quality under canopy LED lighting options from leading brands designed to meet various cultivation needs, including:

• GrowPros: Known for daisy-chainable designs, dimmable dual-channel options, and full-spectrum models, allowing for flexible setup and superior control over your grow environment.
• Ultrabright: Low cost, high quality undercanopy LEDs with a true Full spectrum output.
• Aether: Efficient, full-spectrum lights designed for professional-level yields, ensuring light penetrates even dense canopies.
• Nokotech: Durable and energy-efficient, Nokotech lights provide a full range of spectrums tailored to different plant stages.
• Craft Farmer: Tailored for growers looking for precision lighting control in under-canopy environments.
• Thinkgrow: Unique 3 sided inter canopy lights, designed to reduce shading in the centre of the canopy.

4. What Yield Increase Can I Expect from Under Canopy LED Lighting?

By improving light exposure to lower flowers and leaves, under-canopy lighting can significantly boost your yield. Growers can expect:

• Up to 20-30% increase in overall yield: Especially when combined with proper overhead lighting.
• Improved density: Flowers grown in shaded areas will become denser, larger, and more uniform, resulting in higher quality and better market value.
• Healthier plants: With light evenly distributed across the plant, you reduce stress and improve plant health, translating to better resilience and overall productivity.

5. Do I Need Multiple Spectrum Options for Under Canopy LED Lighting?

No, spectrum control is not crucial for catering to different growth phases. Many under-canopy LED lights,although like those from GrowPros, offer dual-channel technology with customizable spectrums to further dial in your undercanopy lighting requirements.

• Vegetative Stage: A blue + white + UVA spectrum is ideal for promoting lush vegetative growth, helping plants establish strong roots and sturdy stems.
• Flowering Stage: A red + IR + white spectrum enhances flowering, encouraging larger buds, denser flowers, and more abundant fruit.

Dual-channel options provide the flexibility to switch between these spectrums as your plants progress from vegetative to flowering stages, allowing for tailored lighting that maximizes productivity at every growth stage.

Additional Information on Under Canopy Lighting

Under-canopy LED lighting offers several advanced features that make it a worthwhile investment:

• IP65 Waterproof Rating: Most models, including those from GrowPros, are designed to withstand humid environments without compromising performance, ensuring long-lasting durability.
• Daisy-Chain Capabilities: Connect up to 15 units in a series, simplifying setup and allowing you to cover larger areas without excess wiring. This also offers flexibility in positioning lights around plants.
• Energy-Efficient: With high-efficiency ratings of 2.8 µmol/J, under-canopy LEDs consume minimal power while still providing the necessary intensity, reducing energy costs.

Conclusion 

By incorporating under-canopy LED lighting into your grow setup, you’ll enhance lower-level growth, boost overall yield, and improve the quality of your crops, leading to a more efficient and productive growing environment.