Soil vs. Hydro: Which is Better for Indoor Growing?
The decision between soil vs. hydro may be one of the most challenging choices you face as an indoor or greenhouse grower. Soil is the more traditional option. It’s also […]
How Do You Know When to Upgrade LED Grow Lights?
Wondering if it’s time to upgrade your LED grow lights? This is a question all growers face eventually. Perhaps you initially set up your grow space with cheap LEDs, and […]
What Does LED Hour Rating Tell You About Lamp Life?
If you’re in the market for grow lights, you’ve probably come across many manufacturers boasting about their LED hour rating. You may even have heard about the 100,000-hour rated life […]
The Cost of Growing Upward: Multilevel Farming Lighting & More
As a grow light manufacturer, we answer a lot of questions about multilevel farming lighting systems. Many professional growers wonder if it’s time to elevate their operation . . . […]
6 Essential Greenhouse Electrical Design Considerations
Your greenhouse electrical design should consider not just your immediate needs, but also long-term goals. You need to be equipped for expansion—if that’s your dream. And you want to be […]
How Do You Maintain Greenhouse Temperature?
An optimized, consistent greenhouse temperature is essential for healthy grows. The wrong temperature can compromise your humidity levels, cause your plants to stretch, or promote mold. Inconsistency causes stress for […]
Why California LightWorks Only Uses Osram LEDs
At California LightWorks, we exclusively use Osram LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) on all our SolarSystem® and GH Pro series fixtures. Osram has long been a leader in LED technology. Their […]
How Can Growers Improve Energy Efficiency in Lighting?
A whopping 72% of growers place energy efficiency in lighting as a top priority in grow light purchasing decisions. That’s according to a recent report published by Cannabis Business Times. […]
Can You Use Any Blue and Red LED Lights to Grow Plants?
You’ve done your research on color spectrum for plant cultivation. You know blue light is essential for growth and development. You know red light promotes flowering. You know LED grow […]
LED Grow Light Intensity and Coverage Simplified
Whether you’re new to growing or you’re just new to LED lighting, this fast-advancing technology might have your mind reeling. To make the most of LEDs, you have to understand […]
