The Global Trend of Greenhouse Farming and the Role of LED Grow Light
The global trend of greenhouse farming
Commercial greenhouses are high-tech structures, which provide stable, highly controlled environments for the cultivation of plants.In commercial greenhouses,environmental factors such as temperature, light exposure, irrigation, fertilization, humidity, and ventilation can be precisely controlled by growers for the optimal growth of crops.More crops are being grown in greenhouses every year because land is in short supply. The main crops are tomatoes,cucumbers leafy greens, peppers, and strawberries , ornamental flowers and medical cannabis.
Historically, through greenhouse production, the growers of horticultural products could overcome challenges such as a harsh climate,unsuitable soil condition, limited space and sunlight, and supply fluctuation in peak season and slack season, while increasing yields. Nowadays greenhouse production has many additional benefits for growers, consumers and society as a whole: greenhouse production optimizes water use and reduces pesticide use, stabilize the market supply of some crops and ease the problem of soaring demand for food. In addition, since greenhouse vegetables are produced in a controlled environment they are (much) less likely to become contaminated with food borne pathogens. So there are also positive food safety benefits of greenhouse production.
The commercial greenhouse farming market is projected to reach USD 2.1 billion by 2025 from USD 1.4 billion in 2020.
The commercial greenhouse market in APAC is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the market in APAC can be attributed to the continuously increasing population of the region, thereby leading to a rising demand for food. This has led to an increase in the adoption of advanced technologies such as commercial greenhouses to enable the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Today's growers delight more in introducing advanced growing techniques such as controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) and hydroponics to increase their yields.
Europe now accounts for the largest share of the smart greenhouse market. The agriculture sector in Europe is highly professional and technologically advanced. This region has the strongest economies in the world and widespread industries, leading to its increased capital investment capabilities. Countries such as the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy have large areas under greenhouse cultivation. The farmers in Europe have already adopted the concept of smart greenhouses. A large number of smart greenhouse projects are being carried out in the region.
The role of led grow light
Simply speaking, the role of led grow light in greenhouse is to supplement lighting or regulate the photoperiod.
supplement lighting
The greenhouse itself is capable of obtaining sunlight for crops, as determined by the material at the top of its structure. Some visible and near-visible ultraviolet (UV) light and infrared (IR) light can be transmitted through the greenhouse's glass or plastic materials.
However, The access of natural light does not mean that crops get enough light. Variable weather, seasons, and geographic location all affect the amount of sunlight greenhouse crops receive. A shortage of light means crops are not growing to their best potential.This is not in line with the expectation of greenhouse owners,pursuing profit maximization. Supplementing lighting with led grow light in greenhouse can effectively change this situation and bring lots of benefits to commercial growers. for example ,
1) Meet the selective light demand of plant growth
2) Achieve annual production
3) Motivate crop growth potential and shorten the growth cycle
4) Improve the harvest quality of crops
regulate the photoperiod
A small change in photoperiod can mean the difference between vegetative and reproductive growth in many flowering species. When plants flower as a response to a photoperiod shorter or longer than a particular duration they are said to be short- or long-day plants, respectively. led grow light can be used to extend the natural photoperiod in greenhouses to achieve some desired objectives.
lighting alone wasn’t enough. greenhouse farmers also must control and monitor a variety of inputs such as water, nutrients, temperature and humidity.
We offer a variety of LED lighting equipment suitable for indoor crops, which can be used as a substitute for sunlight or as a lighting supplement to extend the cultivation season. These devices play an important role in the greenhouse system, giving new meaning to 'farm-to-table'. Because people can choose their pesticide-free green vegetables and herbs which come from greenhouse where the growing environment is under control.
