P.L. Light Systems
4800 Hinan Drive L0R1B1 Beamsville, ON, Canada

Want to grow great greens? Get our latest Leafy Greens Cultivation guide on stratgies to increase yields and quality of your greens and herbs. Visit https://pllight.com/lighting-for-leafy-greens

It's easy to grow your leafy green production with the right lighting. Both HID and LED technologies can make great options for growers depending on your application. https://pllight.com/products/

Did you know that greenhouse grown lettuce can produce 10-20 times more per acre than those grown in an outdoor field? Thats because you have control over every aspect of growth, including light levels so that crops can grow at their optimum.

Vineland Research recently retrofitted their old greenhouses with our NXT-LP luminaires. Read about how easy it was to work alongside our sales team and how they are seeing great improvements in light uniformity and intensity. https://pllight.com/projects/vineland-research/

Can't decide between LED or HPS lighting? Get the best of both technologies with a hybrid lighting installation. Learn more on our website at https://pllight.com/hybrid-lighting-system/

LEDs can help enhance the colour on your ornamental cabbage and kale crop! Learn more by checking out our research with Michigan State University http://bit.ly/3ceI27

Wishing you a wonderful labour day long weekend!

We have a solution for every application - from HID to LED, we have been helping growers for 40 years improve their grow with high quality, dependable horticultural lighting. https://pllight.com/products/

Have you checked out the new HortiLED Top 2.0? Engineered to deliver a light output of 1100 mol/s and a system efficacy of 3.3 mol/J, the HortiLED TOP 2.0 delivers optimum performance and energy savings. Designed for maximum flexibility, the HortiLED TOP 2.0 delivers optimal photometric performance either as a full LED solution, or in combination with HID luminaires as a hybrid lighting system. Optional remote dimming, based on variable crop requirements and/or light schedu...les, allows for exceptional control of light levels and energy consumption. The easy-to-install HortiLED TOP 2.0 luminaires feature integrated drivers and can be daisy-chained to save on wiring and installation costs in both new and retrofit applications. https://pllight.com/products/hortiled-top-2-0/

Want to learn the latest lighting knowledge when it comes to growing cannabis? Then download our newest Cannabis Cultivation Guide! https://pllight.com/cultivation-guides/

Higher light intensities during low light times of the year, can translate into improved post-harvest life and quality of ornamental crops. Since light is tied to photosynthesis, and photosynthesis is tied to carbohydrate production, this equals more sugars in the plants, which helps to increase the quality and vase life of cut flowers. https://pllight.com/ornamental-crop-guide/

No matter what you grow, or the type of lighting you are investing in we have a solution for you. We pride ourselves on providing unbiased, honest opinions and advicedeveloped through years of experience in the horticulture industry. And since P.L. Light Systems manufactures both HID and LED luminaires, we are not biased towards any one technology. This gives you the comfort of knowing we are not motivated to just sell you a lighting systembut to find you the lighting system thats the best fit for your application, and delivers the results you are looking for. https://pllight.com/products/?c=commercial

Want to learn how to maximize plant growth with smart lighting strategies? Now available to download is our brand new Cannabis Cultivation Guide! A great resource for medicinal growers, including information on all stages of production, with in-depth advice on HID, LED and hybrid lighting solutions. https://pllight.com/cannabis_cultivation_guide

While summer is when we often think most about flowers and gardens, winter is an important part of the growing cycle for most growers. This is when bedding plant growers begin seeds and lighting becomes a critical part of growing uniform and healthy plants for spring sales. Low light levels can lead to slow growth, damping off, spindly seedlings and poor transplant quality. Getting it right with supplemental lighting for ornamental plants is easy when you have a trusted partner like P.L. Light Systems bringing over 40 years of experience and knowledge. https://pllight.com/ornamental-crop-guide/

Get ready for the ultimate in flexibility with P.L. Light Systems DLC listed HortiLED Top 2.0 luminaire! With a system efficacy of 3.3 mol/J, light output of 1100 mol/s, daisy chaining and a simple plug and play platform, the HortiLED Top 2.0 is perfect for a wide range of applications as a full LED solution, or in combination with HID luminaires as a hybrid lighting system. Learn more by visiting our website at: https://pllight.com/products/hortiled-top-2-0/

Do you know you should be measuring light intensity as it has a direct impact on yield? In general, the more light you give your crop can help you to increase yields as long as all other environmental factors are adjusted and balanced. Learn more about lighting metrics and cannabis cultivation in our blog! https://pllight.com/yield_metrics_lighting_strategies/

Did you miss our webinar on the Pros and Cons of Vertical Growing with Cannabis Business Times in the spring? Well you can catch up on the whole thing by visiting their website: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com//pl-light-systems-v/

Maximize Yields with Smart Lighting Strategies - Measuring yield in your growing facility is an important way to measure efficiencies and profitability, so you can better assess how your inputs affect overall yield and plant growth. Learn more by checking out our blog at: https://pllight.com/yield_metrics_lighting_strategies/

Have you used our crop light/energy calculator yet? Use this tool to discover which P.L. products will be the most efficient for your application. https://pllight.com/lightenergy-calculator/

Re-lamping is a critical component of luminaire maintenance. Learn more by checking out our website at https://pllight.com/re-lamping-pointers/

COVID-19 has affected the horticultural industry in many ways. The last thing you want during this time is to learn that your lighting supplier does not have an inventory of product to sell, that their sales and support teams are not available, or that you cant replace failed fixtures. At P.L. Light Systems, we build and manufacture our lighting systems in North America, so we have always had a steady supply of inventory. In addition, our local team of experts has continued to be available to current and potential customers for all their lighting needsbeing there for you when you need us most.

Its critical that growers have strategies in place to ensure the optimal performance and ROI of their lighting system, as well as maximizing efficiency and crop yields. Learn more in our blog post: Optimizing your Lighting System for Optimal Efficiency and Yields. https://pllight.com/grow_light_efficiency_yields/

You may not realize it, but its estimated that light output can be reduced up to 10% due to dirt, dust and buildup on a reflector. To maintain the highest level of performance for your luminaires, we recommend that you check and clean your reflectors every year if possible. Learn more at: https://pllight.com/grow_light_maintenance/

Have a safe and happy Civic Holiday long weekend to all our Canadian friends! Please note our office will be closed Monday, August 3rd for the holiday.

Check out the vertical towers at the Orange County Convention Centre still going strong under our legacy luminaires! And read more about this cool initiative by visiting: https://urbansmartfarms.com/pages/centertotable-gardens

Are your houseplants getting enough lights? This article from Minnesota Extension provides you with all the basics so your houseplants can thrive! https://extension.umn.edu/p/light-requirements-houseplants

Did you know that customers can take advantage of our LightCare photometric diagnostic service, in line with their long-term lighting system maintenance strategy? As part of this service, customers can submit samples of their lamps and/or reflectors for testing in our photometry lab. The customer will then receive a full test report of the findingsalong with recommendations on what can be done to extend the life of the current reflectors and/or lamps or, alternatively, a recommendation that the relevant components need to be replaced in order to achieve optimal light quality. Check out more at: https://pllight.com/light-care-service/

Get our new e-book on Ornamental Crop Cultivation - download now at https://pllight.com/cultivation-guides/

Justifying lighting for ornamental crops may seem like a tough decision. However, given that supplemental lighting gives you the option of year -round production, with decreased crop cycles, improved plant quality and uniform, consistent plants any time of the year its easy to see why so many growers from bedding plants, to orchids, to cut flowers rely on P.L. Light Systems dependable products. Learn more about growing ornamentals and their lighting requirements in our Ornamental Crop Cultivation Guide. https://pllight.com/ornamental-crop-guide/

Supplemental lighting helps grow and expand businesses beyond selling flowers solely in the spring and summer, and helps build a strong Canadian flower market that can rival imports. Lights do more than just light crops they provide opportunities for growers to expand their businesses, to dream bigger and reach their full potential. https://pllight.com/products/?c=commercial

Did you know that ornamental horticulture represents over 40% of the horticulture market in Canada. With a resurgence in buying local this movement has been able to expand the ornamental industry for both greenhouse and field grown flowers across the country. So be sure to drop by your local greenhouse or pick up a new houseplant this week to help support the farmers working hard every day!

How do you assess the best return on your investment when purchasing a lighting system for your business? When it comes to building an ROI, comparing LED versus HPS luminaires, be careful with results that are supplied by manufacturers of only one type of light source. You would be well advised to do your homework and perform your own calculations, and to work with a manufacturer like P.L. Light Systems who produces both HID and LED lighting products. To learn more check out our Blog -> Determining ROI: LED vs. HPS https://pllight.com/determining-roi-led-vs-hps/

Celebrate Canadian Flowers Week, July 16-22nd, by supporting your local flower growers!

Flavour Fields is a premium grower of microgreens and edible flowers - check out their impressive greenhouse facility that uses our HortiLED Top LED luminaires to grow their microgreens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXxntbJkFo8

When was the last time you checked the output of your lamps? Since light output depreciates over time, regular replacement of lamps is a critical component to maintaining the optimal performance of HID luminaires. https://pllight.com/re-lamping-pointers/