Supplemental lighting plays a vital role in a light deprivation greenhouse by ensuring that plants receive adequate light levels during critical growth stages, especially during periods of reduced natural light exposure. As light deprivation techniques often involve blocking out sunlight to induce flowering or manage plant growth cycles, supplemental lighting helps to compensate for the loss of natural light, promoting photosynthesis and preventing stunted growth.
Using artificial lighting sources, such as LED or high-intensity discharge lamps, growers can provide the necessary light spectrum tailored to specific plant needs, whether for vegetative growth or flowering. This targeted lighting can enhance overall plant health, increase yield potential, and improve the quality of the harvest.
