Abstract: A method for growing plants may start by identifying at least the species of one or more plants being grown and selecting a spectra shift recipe from a menu of spectra shift recipes for the one or more plants based on the species identification of the one or more plants. Next, light may be emitted on the one or more plants. The light being emitted may be selected according to the selected spectra shift recipe. The spectra shift recipes may include, for example, a plurality of durations and at least a spectral category for each time, and the spectral category may cycle from no light to blue peak and back at least one time.

Abstract: A method for optimizing plant growth in a hybrid growing environment may implement artificial intelligence to measure and alter plant biometrics. Independent variables may be altered by a control unit by manipulating various control systems within the growing environment. Dependent variables may be measured, and the response of the dependent variables may be recorded in association with the alteration to the independent variables. A historical database may store data regarding the variables and may be referenced and updated by an exemplary embodiment. The control unit may optimize one or more variables or parameters based on a targeted value or outcome. An exemplary hybrid growing environment may include one or more vertical growing phases and a horizontal phase. The phases may implement various watering systems and may be hydroponic, be a complete CEA, use a mixture of natural, artificial, and/or supplemental lighting.