Under Canopy Lighting

Low-profile LED strips that mount beneath the canopy to recover 15–30% of yield lost to shading — turning lower-branch larf into marketable flower.

15–30%

Yield Recovery

300–450

μmol/m²/s at Lower Canopy

8:1 → 3:1

Top:Bottom Uniformity

~50W

Per Linear Foot

What Is Under Canopy Lighting & Why Use It?

LED tube grow lights are linear horticultural lighting fixtures designed for plant shelves, vertical farming systems, hydroponic racks, greenhouses, and propagation environments.

Unlike high-power bar grow lights that illuminate large cultivation areas from above, tube grow lights are compact, lightweight, and ideal for multi-layer growing systems where uniform light distribution and space efficiency are essential.

Typical PPFD gradient in a flowering room:

Top canopy (0") 800–1,200 μmol/m²/s
Mid canopy (12") 300–500 μmol/m²/s
Lower canopy (24") — no under canopy 100–200 μmol/m²/s
Lower canopy (24") — with under canopy 300–450 μmol/m²/s

Does Under Canopy Lighting Pay for Itself?

Three numbers that commercial facility operators use to justify the investment.

15–30%

Increase in harvestable weight from lower branches. The gain is almost entirely in what would have been larf or biomass-grade material.

8:1 → 3:1

Top-to-bottom light uniformity ratio improves dramatically. More uniform light means more uniform bud development and less trimming labor.

1–2 Cycles

Typical payback period on under canopy strips. After that, the additional yield is pure margin — the per-gram cost is significantly lower than adding more top fixtures.

How to Choose an Under Canopy Light

Five specs that separate a production-grade fixture from a hobbyist strip.

PPE ≥ 2.5 μmol/J

Under canopy lights run the same photoperiod as your top lights. Low efficiency turns into significant operating cost across 20–30 fixtures. Look for 2.5 μmol/J or higher at the system level.

Low Profile — Under 20 mm Effective Thickness

The fixture must fit under a dense canopy without blocking airflow or crowding branches. Strip form factors are standard for a reason — they mount along trellis lines and produce even light distribution along the row.

Deep Red (660nm) + Far-Red (730nm) Spectrum

White light alone can't penetrate lower canopy effectively. Deep red drives photosynthesis in shaded tissue. Far-red supports flowering initiation through the phytochrome response. If a fixture offers only white light, it's not optimized for lower canopy work.

IP65+ Environmental Rating

Under canopy fixtures sit in the most humid part of the grow room — directly under transpiring leaves. IP65 is the minimum for long-term reliability in that environment. Sealed connectors are a must.

Daisy-Chainable with Remotely Mountable Driver

8–12 fixtures per driver run saves installation labor. A driver mounted outside the canopy zone means you don't have to reach through the crop to replace it. 0–10V dimming compatibility is standard for commercial integration.

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Under Canopy Lighting

120W IR Spectrum Under Canopy Light

Technical Specifications

Model Number120W Under Canopy Lights
Power120W ±5%
Input Voltage100–277VAC / 277–480V AC 50/60Hz
LED DriverInventronics / Sosen / Fahold / Juson
PPF (380–780nm)342 μmol/s
PPE2.85 μmol/J
Color6500K + 660nm + 730nm
Coverage4 * 1.5 ft
LifespanL90: >50,000小时
Input Voltage AC120V / 220V / 240V / 277V
Input Current at 100%1A / 0.54A / 0.5A / 0.43A

Our Certifications

OEM/ODM Customization & Wholesale

One product platform, infinite configurations — from spectrum tuning to branded packaging. Our integrated factory (mold shop, injection molding, SMD line, assembly) ensures consistent quality for bulk orders.

Target 300–400 μmol/m²/s at the lowest productive buds. Below 100 μmol/m²/s, leaves stop being net contributors. Two of our 120W strips per 4×4 tier deliver 300–450 μmol/m²/s — enough to convert unproductive buds into marketable flower.

Yes — white/red/far-red ratios can be tuned for your specific crop type and growth stage. Our R&D team works with you to dial in the spectrum before production.

For existing models with logo/packaging customization: MOQ 100–500 pcs, lead time 3–4 weeks. For ODM projects with new tooling: by scope, typically 6–8 weeks.

All models have 4H / 8H / 12H settings with daily auto cycle — once set, the light turns on and off at the same time each day. The 60W floor lamps add infrared remote control for convenience.

CE, RoHS, FCC, and UL. Additional certifications for your target market can be arranged — discuss with our sales team.

Not instead — in addition. More powerful top lights don’t solve the penetration problem. Research shows cannabis yield responds to total PPFD from both above and below. The best results come from using both at full intensity.

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