Episode 149: Lighting Cannabis Right: 2025 Science & Strategy with MIGRO
Shane Torpey of MIGRO joins Tad to break down the latest in grow lighting for 2025. They cover far-red, intra-canopy lighting, LED vs. HPS, maximizing PPFD without CO₂, dimming schedules, and what really matters when choosing a grow light. A must-listen for growers looking to boost yields through smarter lighting.
Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast
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Show Notes
This week on the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast, we're diving deep into lighting and photobiology with Shane Torpey, founder of MIGRO. With a background in engineering and construction, Shane turned his passion for growing into a global grow lighting company known for trusted reviews and educational content.
We break down what’s working—and what’s not—in cannabis lighting for 2025, including:
Far-red and intra-canopy lighting
LED vs. HPS and how to transition
Maximizing PPFD without added CO₂
Dimming schedules at sunrise/sunset
The impact of lenses on LED light penetration
What really matters when choosing a grow light
Emerging technologies shaping the future of cultivation
Whether you’re scaling a facility or dialing in your home grow, this episode gives you the tools to make smarter lighting decisions rooted in science and real-world data.
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