Light deprivation works by manipulating the light exposure that plants receive, this mimics natural conditions that control a plant's growth and flowering.This technique involves using blackout systems or materials that block sunlight during specific periods of the day. By creating a controlled environment, growers can simulate the transition from longer to shorter days, which many plants require to trigger their flowering processes.
Typically, this involves covering the greenhouse during daylight hours to ensure that plants receive a predetermined number of hours of darkness. The precise control over light cycles allows for optimization of growth stages, as plants respond to changes in light and dark periods. This method enables growers to produce multiple harvests within a year regardless of seasonal changes.
