Event Info
Light the Path to Growth: Lighting the way to a thriving ornamental operation.
9am-10am – registration – Tour Sawaya Gardens
Session 1: 10:00-10:30
Footcandles, Joules, and Mols – OH MY!
Because horticulture lighting can be very confusing, we’ll spend a few minutes helping you navigate the brick road of greenhouse lighting – from watts to footcandles, joules to mols. You’ll walk away knowing what is most important in making your plants thrive under lights.
Session 2: 10:30-11:15
Busting the Lighting Myths
“My plants get enough light”, is a sentiment we hear frequently hear from growers. And we ask, “but do they?” In this session, we’ll explore what it means to deliver the RIGHT light – in spectrum, intensity, and duration. You’ll walk away understanding the importance and value of the right light in optimizing your propagation and finishing your ornamental crops.
Session 3: 11:15-12:00
No More Lighting FOMO
Hear how fellow growers are using LED lighting to ensure the on-time delivery of high-quality crops so much so that their customers rave about the quality.
Lunch: 12:00-12:45
Session: 12:45-1:30
Crawl, Walk, Run.
You’ll learn how you can take the easy first steps to incorporate LED lighting into your greenhouse and grower operation, to reap the benefits of your investment without busting your budget.
