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LESSON SEVEN |
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Photosynthesis and Light 7-4 |
Plant Light Needs:
Plants have differing needs for light and, as a general rule, most fruiting crops need more light when they are in a fruiting stage than when they are in a vegetative stage.
The chart below shows a variety of crops and their individual light needs.
|
Crop |
Light Needs |
|
Beans |
Medium - High |
| Beets |
Low |
| Broccoli |
Medium - High |
| Cabbage |
Low -Medium |
| Carrots |
Low |
| Cauliflower |
Medium -High |
| Cucumber |
High |
| Lettuce |
Low |
| Melons |
High |
| Peas |
Medium - High |
| Peppers |
High |
| Radishes |
Low |
| Onions |
Medium - High |
| Spinach |
Low |
| Tomatoes |
High |
Various crop Light Needs