SUNSCAPE LED Blog
Welcome to the Sunscape LED blog! Here, we share insights, updates, and stories related to our innovative LED lighting solutions and their impact on various aspects of agriculture and cultivation. Explore our four main subjects below
What is DLI? Why “Light Quantity” Matters More Than Brightness
What is DLI? Why "Light Quantity" Matters More Than BrightnessIf you asked a chef for a recipe and they only told you how hot the oven gets, you’d never be able to cook the meal. You need to know how long to cook it. Growing plants is no different. In the world of...
Spectrum Tuning & Transcription Factors: The Biology of Cannabis Flower Quality
Spectrum Tuning: Unlocking Cannabis Flower Performance at the Biological LevelSpectrum tuning is one of the most talked-about—and least understood—topics in cannabis cultivation. Many LED lighting companies rely on vague claims like "full spectrum,"...
What Is Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) and Why It Matters for Plant Growth
Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD): The "Hidden" Variable Controlling Your YieldIn controlled environment agriculture, growers often obsess over temperature and humidity independently. They set the AC to 75°F and the dehumidifier to 55%. But plants don't respond to these...
CO₂ Enrichment: The “Turbo Button” You Might Be Using Wrong
CO₂ Enrichment: The "Turbo Button" You Might Be Using WrongIn the race for higher yields, Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) is often sold as a magic shortcut. Growers pump it into their rooms expecting an instant 20% boost in weight, only to find their plants stalling,...
Crop Steering Explained: Why Irrigation Timing Is the “Conductor” of Your Cultivation
Crop Steering Explained: Why Irrigation Timing Is the "Conductor" of Your CultivationIn modern controlled environment agriculture (CEA), elite results are never driven by a single input. Light quantity, spectrum, VPD, CO₂, and genetics all play critical roles in...
Epigenetics: The Invisible Hand That Programs Cannabis Yield
Epigenetics: The Invisible Hand That Programs Cannabis YieldModern cannabis cultivation has entered a precision era. Growers now understand PPFD, DLI, VPD, CO₂, and irrigation strategy. Yet even in highly controlled facilities, a familiar frustration persists: “The...
Ultimate Guide for Minnesota Commercial Cannabis Cultivators
The Minnesota Crossroads: 2026 Gold Rush or Startup Graveyard?Minnesota’s adult-use market is finally live, with a projected $430M+ [1] in revenue hitting by the end of the year. But for new license holders, the "Green Rush" comes with a warning: this pattern has...