Does LED Grow Light Influence Plant Aroma and Taste?

 

The advantages of LED grow lights for plant growth, productivity, and yields are widely established. Growing inside benefits from the use of LED grow lights by achieving optimal growth, year-round output, and increased yield. Growers want to improve the color and aesthetics of their crops. Similar to customers, plants must be of higher quality. One of the efficient methods that can affect how plants taste and smell is LED grow lighting.

  1. Spectrum

The light spectrum of LED grow lights is often designed with wavelengths in the PAR region, which is the most active range for photosynthesis. Growers are accustomed to blue light and red light in the PAR range. Most farmers are also familiar with far-red light in addition to light in the PAR range. Recent research has revealed that the flavor and smell of plants are influenced by the various light spectrums. 

  1. Light strength

Plant nutrition, such as the buildup of nitrates and nitrites, is influenced by light intensity in addition to plant development. For humans, plants, especially vegetables, are the main source of nitrates and nitrites. Vegetables produced under ideal lighting conditions have been demonstrated to produce more nitrates and nitrites. Moreover, they contain more organic acids than other plants do. The human body benefits from and needs organic acids. Based on its enrichment, it offers various tastes and smells of leafy greens. Consequently, changes in light intensity can affect how plants taste and smell.

  1. lighting cycle

Due to its effects on hormone composition and concentration, the light cycle may have an impact on the flavor of the plant. Hormone composition concentrations can be increased to enhance the flavor of food plants. According to how they flower, plants are classified as long-day plants, short-day plants, and day-neutral plants.


In conclusion, the best LED grow lights have an impact on how plants taste and smell. The three main elements that influence how plants taste and smell are the light spectrum, the light strength, and the lighting cycle.  

At California Lightworks, everything from LED boards to enclosures, controls, and final assembly is done in-house. With all of our commercial grow lights, we provide industry-leading warranties.

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