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ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint From advancements in LEDs to using light energy captured by solar panels, a noble pursuit in the world of agriculture is finding ways to reduce our demand for our planet’s resources. As a lighting company that can’t deny the benefits of relying on sunlight vs. artificial grow lamps, we’re always ecstatic to hear […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint Despite everything agriculture has done for humans, there is little doubt that it’s incredibly demanding on our planet, from its needs for water to land, and that changes need to be made to keep it suitable for the years to come. That’s why when Dubai recently opened what they dubbed the “world’s largest vertical […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint In the past, we’ve discussed how everything from clouds to wind causes light fluctuations on our crops that result in a photosynthetic process that is very dynamic. But a dynamic photosynthetic process isn’t always the most efficient. Take C4 crops, for example. When genetically modified to react and adjust to transitional periods of light […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint With humble requirements and very few pests and diseases, succulents are some of the easiest plants to grow. Their natural environments are very harsh and arid habitats, so they’ve learned to thrive in scarcity. However, succulents are not impervious to maladies. Like many plants, they also have mold problems that can severely affect their […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint The space race of the 21st century keeps pushing the boundaries of researchers and engineers, aiming to bring humanity closer to commercial space travel and colonization of other planets. Besides developing and optimizing aircraft technology and other machinery necessary for venturing into the final frontier, researchers are also exploring the strategies for producing food […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint A wide variety of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants – microgreens have it all. Adding microgreens to your daily meals is the way to go if you are looking for a boost of nutrients in your diet. And they will also make your meals look and taste amazing! Since we can use seeds from any […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint The unlikely consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is a surge of interest in gardening, especially in peculiar ornamental plants. Once getting attention only from small circles of enthusiasts, certain species have now become a global trend on social media. From leafy tropicals like variegated monstera, dracaena, maranta, and zamia, to a wide variety of […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint Plastic is all around us. In our homes, workplaces, local supermarkets, food, and natural environments. The US annual output of plastic waste ranges in tens of millions of tons. According to data from 2018, the US generated around 35.7 million tons of plastic waste. Only a fraction was recycled – around 8.7%. The rest […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint Confined to growing indoors for the summer? Looking to set yourself up a winter garden? Or looking for a great gift idea for the indoor grower? No worries, we’ve got your back! Because at ChilLed we’ve selected our top 5 favorite indoor gardening items — we made sure to include in a bonus for […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint Worried your LED fixture is burning your crops? Or perhaps, you’re wondering if your grow light is even strong enough? It’s time to stop stressing out about light stress! No matter what kind of crop you’re growing here is how to easily ensure your plants are getting the correct amount of light. What is […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint During Earth’s history, CO2 levels in the atmosphere varied highly, as did the concentrations of other greenhouse gases and the average global temperature. These fluctuations affected life greatly, but life also affected them. During the Cambrian era, some 530 million years ago, plants first emerged on our planet. The Cambrian Earth was a lot […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint Life is full of adversity and challenges that test our abilities to survive and overcome. If the hardships become too great, we can succumb to their ill effects or find a way to resist and become stronger, ready to move on to the next challenge. All living organisms go through this cycle, but […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint Two giants enter the ring, and while the fight is ugly and the crowd even more unruly, a truce that amplifies our gardens can be found. The debate between synthetic and organic fertilizers has been roaring longer than most of us have been alive. But with climate change concerns, advancing agricultural technology, and growing […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint Gardening and working with plants are long known for their relaxing and calming effects. But is there more to it than the simple joy of light physical work and putting your mind where your hands are? Researchers say there is. The vast microbiome of soil includes certain species of bacteria that are able to […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint There is no hiding behind the fact that commercial fruits and veggies aren’t cultivated and sold with the goal of maximizing their flavor. In the case of the now notoriously bland grocery store tomato, this is largely contributed to poor genetics. But while genetics do seemingly play the largest role in influencing flavor, it’s […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint During our time as hunter-gatherers, the biggest threats to our food supply and safety were the elements and other animals. Trading this lifestyle for a life in organized units like villages increased food security and toned down the effect of environmental conditions on our food supply. By developing organized plant cultivation and sophisticated irrigation […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint With rising energy prices seemly stuck on the tick-up, many indoor cultivators and those who use supplemental lighting are worried about how their next grow will affect their utility bill. Between the invasion of Ukraine to the pandemic’s relentless grip, electricity prices are soaring and having real effects on grow operations, both big and […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint In 2016, we released a video showing you how you can start Making Your Own Hydroponic Nutrients. One of the most popular videos we’ve ever created; six years later, this video is still surprising us with how many views it gets! But it honestly makes sense. Who doesn’t love a guide that shows you […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint Potassium (K) is the 19th element of the Periodic table and the 8th most abundant element in Earth’s crust. Chemically, it belongs to the alkaline metal group. Elemental potassium is a soft, silvery metallic solid that vigorously reacts in contact with water, and burns with a light purplish flame. Due to its immense reactivity, […]
ShareTweetPinShareEmailPrint Phosphorus (P) is the 15th element of the Periodic table and the 12th most abundant element in Earth’s crust. Chemically, it is classified as a non-metal. It has two major elemental forms – white and red phosphorus, and neither of the two occurs naturally due to their immense reactivity. At room temperature, this element […]
