“Choosing the right spectrum of light that ultimately helps the plants grow, is a matter of having extensive lighting knowledge, and combining it with a deep understanding of plants. With all this knowledge in our team, Philips creates crop related LED ‘light recipes’ to further improve efficiency for growers. Working with research Centers such as Stockbridge Technology Centre, Universities, growers, and our UK partners across the globe, Philips is building up a database of light recipes for different crops, crop stages and even varieties that will help each grower produce their crops as efficiently as possible.” For the UK, CambridgeHOK being our Horti Partner, is able to advice and support recommendations for lighting installations. Their expertise also provides solutions for installations, energy modelling and business case proposals.

Just like a cooking recipe, a Philips lighting recipe includes an ingredients list and a method. Philips provides extensive support in both areas to ensure the end result meets the grower’s exact needs. Based on the grower’s facilities and types of plants, Philips specifies the type, light level, spectrum, and number of LEDs required, and where they should be placed to deliver the optimal lighting conditions and coverage for each crop. Philips also instructs growers in system operating, when to switch them on and off, etc. to help growers get optimal results. More information about Philips LED light recipes is available at the Philips Horti website.