Lithuania’s Klaipeda University has a long history of in the horticultural world and Lumatek is honoured to have aided their agricultural research this year.
From the beginning of their horticultural story with the opening of their beautiful botanical gardens in 1993, to over three decades later with their grand reopening of the gardens and their industry leading research taking place in their greenhouses, Klaipeda University has a history of contributing to the agricultural and horticultural world.
In this article:
- Agricultural research, innovation and the future with Lumatek
- There is no one size fits all when it comes to lighting!
- Our happiness comes from that of our customers!
- Looking to put together your own project?
Agricultural research, innovation and the future with Lumatek
At Lumatek we are constantly striving for innovation, not just in our lights but on a larger scale. Our participation in University projects is a huge part of what allows us to contribute to the constant innovation that is happening in the agricultural and horticultural world. With the world constantly changing, especially in terms of how we grow food, we are seeing a rise in both indoor and vertical farming techniques, and in studies of them.
When we were approached by Klaipeda University in Lithuania, we leapt at the opportunity to be part of one such project. Researchers at Klaipeda were setting up a study to research the growth of a number of different food crops in an indoor greenhouse space, including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces and herbs.
There is no one size fits all when it comes to lighting!
Because of the mixture of plants that was being studied in the same physical space, we had to design a careful light plan that would cater to the significantly different light requirements of the various crops.
Tomatoes and cucumbers have significantly higher light requirements than lettuces and herbs, so we had to put together a plan that would ensure these would not get damaged during the growth process.
By knowing the location of the greenhouse, as well as how it is set up we can calculate not only how many hours of useable sunlight the greenhouse receives a day, but also how much of that light is lost due to light transmission through the greenhouse coverage film material, sun position, shading within the greenhouse structure itself, and various other factors.
With this information and knowing the light requirements of the different crop types being grown, we used our Light Planner to devise a plan that would provide the intensity required for the tomatoes and cucumbers, without damaging the lettuces and herbs.
To match all their needs, we recommended units of our 680W Green House Top Light LEDs (White and Red) to achieve a PPFD average of µmol / m2 / s, installed at 1.2 metres above the canopy to prevent any damage.
Our happiness comes from that of our customers!
At Lumatek our happiness comes from that of our clients, knowing that we have truly helped our growers grow. We cannot consider it a job well done until we know that our clients are happy with the solutions that we have provided them.
Our clients at the university were thrilled with not just the lights themselves but with the service provided and our expertise in creating the perfect solution for them. Our clients stated the following. “Regarding the product we are satisfied. The user-friendly control interface, the ability to simulate day and night periods and the dimming functions are all beneficial features.” We were delighted to hear that our clients were happy with their product.
Looking to put together your own project?
With the landscape of the world changing and the methods of farming evolving the amount of agricultural and horticultural growth happening inside or in vertical farming projects is ever increasing.
At Lumatek we are experts in all things lighting and are here to help with all of your horticultural needs. Our experts are on hand to not only answer all of your questions, but help you craft the perfectly tailored solution, no matter the size of your project. Get in touch with us at Contact and Support Lumatek | Just send us a message (lumatek-lighting.com) and check out our Light Planner to find out more about how we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Question – Is your lighting plan free?
Answer – Yes! Just submit your details to our Grow Light Calculator and get the perfect plan for your space. For larger scale projects above 100 m2, we can create a free, personalised light plan tailored to your needs.
Q. – Do you sell HID Lamps as well as LED?
A. – At Lumatek, we offer a wide selection of both HID lamps and LED, giving you the best of both worlds. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting out, our team of experts can help you choose the best lighting solution for your specific needs.
Q. – Can you help people who are looking to transfer from HID to LED?
A. We can! We have helped countless clients to make the switch from HID to LED models with confidence. Get in touch with us to find out more.
