For professional growers, light is not just “lighting”. It is the decisive environmental factor that controls growth, development, quality and ultimately economic success. But how do you use light specifically as a tool? The answer lies in scientifically developed light recipes and the precision of modern LED plant lighting. Together with the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, the Leibniz Institute of Biochemistry and the Warsaw University of Life Science, Bilberry is conducting intensive studies on over 40 light spectra on 160+ plants. This ensures continuous innovation that revolutionizes your growing results.
This clearly sets us apart from the market: while many providers base their solutions solely on experience, our innovations are based on scientifically proven data and cooperation with leading research institutes. This allows us to create trust and deliver demonstrably better results for growers of all sizes.
Why light is more than just brightness for plants
Plants “see” light completely differently to humans. They use different wavelengths of the spectrum as precise signals for fundamental processes:
- Photosynthesis: the engine of growth
- Certain red and blue wavelengths drive the energy conversion that builds up biomass. Efficient LEDs provide precisely the light that chlorophyll can best utilize.
- Photomorphogenesis: Formation through light signals
- Light controls germination, stem length, leaf size, flowering time and much more. A high blue component promotes compact growth, while specific red and far-red ratios trigger flower formation. Conventional lighting does not offer this control.
Light recipes: The precise control of growth and quality
A light recipe is not a product of chance. It is a customized combination of light intensities, specific wavelengths (blue, red, white, far-red) and exposure durations, tailored to the exact needs of a plant species and even a specific growth phase. This is how the spectra work:
- Blue light (400-500 nm):
- Effect: Promotes compact growth, strong stems, leaf development and the formation of vital substances (e.g. antioxidants, essential oils). Essential for the vegetative phase.
- Red light (600-700 nm):
- Effect: Maximizes photosynthetic efficiency, stimulates flower and fruit formation (generative phase). In combination with blue for balanced growth.
- White light & far red (700-800 nm):
- Effect: White light improves the working environment and supports plant assessment. Far red influences the shadow escape mechanism (stem elongation) and accelerates flower induction in combination with red light.
Advantages of customized LED lighting recipes
The use of precise lighting recipes with modern LED technology offers clear economic and qualitative advantages over conventional lighting:
- Higher yields and consistent quality
- Through targeted optimization of photosynthesis and plant shaping. Achieve predictable results batch after batch – whether for leafy vegetables, herbs, fruit or ornamental plants.
- Energy efficiency: more light per watt
- LEDs convert electricity extremely efficiently into plant-usable light, lower operating costs and significantly reduce the heat load on the plants. A decisive factor for energy-efficient greenhouse lighting.
- Precise control for every phase and variety
- Adapt the spectrum dynamically: powerful growth in the veg phase, maximum flower formation in the gene phase. Optimize for taste, color, active ingredient content or shelf life.
Applications: Where customized lighting recipes make the difference
This technology is revolutionizing various forms of cultivation:
- Greenhouses: Season-independent production
- Supplement or replace natural light to deliver consistent quality and yields even in winter. Specific recipes for tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers or cut flowers.
- Vertical farming: Optimal control on several levels
- The key to profitable vertical farms. Precise recipes enable high yields per square meter with minimal energy consumption – regardless of sunlight.
- Research & breeding: accelerated development of new varieties
- Controlled light conditions enable reproducible experiments and can accelerate growth cycles to advance the breeding of new, more robust or higher-yielding varieties.
- Homegrower: Efficient growth in a small space
- In a grow tent – with a targeted light spectrum and adapted recipes, even home growers can achieve healthy plants and high yields all year round, regardless of the weather or location.
Treez Tools powered by Bilberry: Your solution for science-based lighting recipes
Bilberry is at the forefront of the development of professional grow LED technology. Our solutions are based on a deep understanding of plant physiology and many years of research. We offer not only energy-efficient lights, but the whole package:
- Scientifically validated basic light recipes for common crops as a starting point.
- Tailor-made recipe development in collaboration with our agronomists to achieve specific goals.
- High-quality, long-life LED modules for maximum light output and reliability.
- Control systems for precise control of intensity and spectrum.
Invest in the future of your cultivation. Discover how light recipes can help your plants reach their full potential – and how you can optimize plant growth, increase yields and conserve resources with Treez Tools powered by Bilberry. Contact us for an individual consultation.
