Following up on our last update on lighting for growing microgreens. We have now updated our test bench to include a solid blue LED source. We are conducting experiments using both the Red/Blue and pure Blue LED arrays. The red or purple coloration in plants is attributed to anthocyanin pigments which gives them this color. Anthocyanins in addition to visual dramatics, has had promising research studies showing help with vision, anti cancer properties, inflammation, provides anti oxidants, can help with diabetes and obesity along, cognitive function and others.
2 Comments
Cody
7/13/2016 10:49:58 am
I can't wait to hear how the results turn out!
Reply
alan
7/13/2016 10:55:37 am
some pretty wild stuff happening, will probably get posting this weekend ... BUT you nee to check out post on growing media update later today ... amazing action
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
UrbaformUrbaform is a technology integrator and developer specializing in food production in the urban environment ... Archives
February 2020
Categories |