Zero-Pesticide Sungrown Cannabis
FOHSE LED grow lights are lighting up the cannabis world—literally. Known for their jaw-dropping performance, rock-solid reliability, and customer-first mindset, FOHSE (Future of Horticulture Science and Engineering) is the company that top cultivators can’t stop talking about.
On a recent Inhale Exhale Elevate podcast, Host Autumn Shelton sat down with FOHSE CEO and co-founder Brett Stevens, who shared how he went from running a 22,000-square-foot cannabis grow in Las Vegas to building one of the most innovative lighting companies on the planet.
Brett’s journey started like many growers’—with a LOT of trial and error. He was working in the legacy market when Las Vegas began its legal rollout, and with a deep knowledge of the plant and its cultivation cycles, he and his team secured one of the early licenses. His indoor facility was soon up and running—until the lights started going out. Literally.
“We had 600 lights and 200 failed in the first year,” Brett said. “It was a nightmare. That’s when we knew we had to build something better.”
And build they did. FOHSE LED grow lights were born from a simple (but not-so-simple) mission: design the most powerful, reliable grow lights ever made. Brett and his team poured millions into R&D, testing every spectrum, photon, and plant response you can imagine.
Unlike manufacturers who race to the bottom on price, FOHSE went all-in on quality. Their lights are:
Practically indestructible: IP67-rated (yes, you can power wash them)
Crazy reliable: less than a 1% failure rate, the lowest in the industry
Seriously powerful: optimized spectrums and PPFD levels that can boost yields by 30–50%
“Cannabis doesn’t care if it’s LED or HPS—it cares about photons,” Brett explained. “FOHSE LED grow lights pack in the photon density plants need to thrive.”
Sure, FOHSE LED grow lights are impressive. But the company’s real secret weapon? Its culture. FOHSE is still privately owned, which means no faceless shareholders calling the shots.
“When you sell, the fire dies,” Brett said. “We built FOHSE to help growers win—and we’re not walking away from that.”
This customer-first mindset shows up everywhere. FOHSE has never charged for horticulture consulting in 10 years. Whether it’s helping customers troubleshoot a VPD issue or optimize their genetics, they show up.
“We want to be a partner, not just a vendor,” Brett said. “That’s the FOHSE difference.”
As FOHSE celebrates its 10th year, its LED grow lights are now powering grows in over 35 countries. And while cannabis will always be their roots, FOHSE is going even bigger—tackling the massive leafy greens and floriculture industries.
“Our tomato trials crushed the competition,” Brett shared. “We saw 30–50% higher yields using FOHSE LED grow lights. Now we’re ready to shake up indoor agriculture worldwide.”
FOHSE LED grow lights aren’t just making waves worldwide—they’re a huge part of our success at Autumn Brands.
“We use FOHSE LED grow lights in our nursery for plants that require 18 hours of light,” says Autumn Shelton, co-owner of Autumn Brands. “Having these lights in our nursery has dramatically increased plant strength and growth. The difference is night and day.”
By giving our young plants the best start possible, we’re able to deliver healthier, stronger cannabis to you—our valued customers. This collaboration is just one way we’re committed to bringing you clean, high-quality flower every time.
At Autumn Brands, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and FOHSE LED grow lights play a big part in that. These lights use significantly less energy than traditional HPS systems, run cooler (reducing the need for heavy air conditioning), and last for years—cutting down on waste from frequent bulb replacements.
“By using FOHSE’s energy-efficient LED lights, we’re not just helping our plants thrive, we’re also reducing our carbon footprint,” says Autumn Shelton. “It’s one more way we’re staying true to our zero-waste and sustainability goals.”
This partnership helps us grow healthier plants and be better stewards of the planet.
If you want to see why FOHSE LED grow lights are trusted by some of the world’s largest cultivation facilities, visit www.fohse.com. You can also follow Brett Stevens on Instagram at @Mr.BrettStevens.
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