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PAR (photosynthetically active radiation) 🌿 Veg & Training

The range of light wavelengths that plants can actually use for photosynthesis — the light the plant 'sees'. Measured in micromoles per square meter per second.

Jeremy takes PAR readings at canopy height to decide if plants are at even coverage and appropriate intensity for flower. He got about 430 to 440 on the Pulse Pro and 470 on his expensive PAR meter at the same location.

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