Catoctin Mountain Growers ( CMG ) , an ornamental flower and young plant life raiser in Keymar , Maryland , of late upgraded their ignition organisation to boost industrial plant growth and reduce energy phthisis . The change , implement with the help of JumpLights , has result in better clear insurance coverage for the plant , lower muscularity price , and quicker plant turnaround multiplication .
Tyler Van Wingerden of Catoctin Mountain Growers ( CMG ) and Matteo Del Ninno of JumpLights at the CMG glasshouse in Maryland .
A work shift to energy - efficient lightingThis 23 Acre nursery , have and operated by Bob and Denise Van Wingerden since 1985 , grows a variety of ornamental flowers and immature plants , many of which require consistent but not too acute light . The society expend supplemental lighting for young flora , such as annual fire hydrant , particularly in the colder months when daylength is short and inconsistent . These plant bank on firm light to flourish , but the former HPS light used in the nursery were prone to burnouts and inconsistent light distribution , explains Tyler Van Wingerden , Vice President at Catoctin Mountain Growers . When they were ab initio looking for visible light , they talked to a range of vendors , most of whom suggested light that had mogul that was too eminent for their ornamental production . JumpLights , however , had a tailored root that was both efficient and provided the right amount of light for their products .
In the video below Matteo del Ninno , Chief Technology Officer at JumpLights , explain how they work tight with CMG to arise a more efficient lighting organization . " " We work directly with CMG , and part of the benefits we were able to institute to the nursery is what we call ' rebat engineering . ' What I stand for by that is we assessed the entire amount of power used in the room and replace it with a humbled total amount of powerfulness . We expire from 20 light to 16 lights and reduced the wattage per twinkle from 600 W to 400 W . But that ’s not just a uncomplicated barter , " del Ninno explained . " Our 400 - watt light feature two ignition location , so instead of hold 20 light locating , we now have 32 . This not only reduces the telephone number of lights but maximise efficiency and zip delivery . "
The new luminosity bring home the bacon better coverage across the nursery , which translates to more uniform plant growth . Del Ninno emphasized , " Where the light come down , that ’s where the plant life are going to grow . So , if you have uniform light , you get unvarying plant , and that ’s exactly what you want . "
Improved results for young plantsFor CMG ’s youthful plants , mostly annuals , which require steady and consistent kindling , the transition to JumpLights ' organization has been a success . " We used to have HPS light , and it was very discrepant . We had burnouts , and the lights were frequently switching , " said Van Wingerden . " Now , with the new lights , we have 100 % reporting , and the works are doing really well . "
However , it was n’t without its challenge . " The first year , we had some issues with overgrowing our plugs . We needed to get used to how much light we had . Now , the plants look great due to even light statistical distribution , customized light vividness , and applying the right spectrum for our plant types . "
Energy savings and fast turnaroundThe new lights improved CMG ’s fruit and reduced vitality price by 41 % and decreased their crook times by 3 weeks . As a further assist to costs , half of the light were pay for by rebate secured by JumpLights . CMG can now bend industrial plant more rapidly to generate revenue to begin with in the time of year .
Van Wingerden is not only pleased with the vigor savings but also the effort JumpLights made to find incentive that helped offset the cost of the young brightness . " The unexampled lighting saves us energy , and the JumpLights team mould hard to incur incentives , which makes this a very cost - good solution , " he said .
Catoctin Mountain Growers is a family - owned greenhouse operation that spans 23 estate in Keymar , Maryland . Since 1985 , the troupe has been providing cosmetic blossom and young plant to customers throughout the eastern U.S. CMG is recognized for its innovation , quality product , and loyalty to customer help . Under the leadership of Bob and Denise Van Wingerden , and with the support of their children and consecrate employees , CMG continue to thrive and adapt to the change needs of the horticultural industry .
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