A lighting system for stimulating plant growth. The system includes two or more plants in a grow area. The system also includes an array of light fixtures. The light fixtures in the array of light fixtures are positioned vertically such that at least a portion of each of the light fixtures is at or below the top of the two or more plants. The light fixtures in the array of light fixtures are also located such that each plant is exposed to the light from at least two of the light fixtures. The light fixtures in the array of light fixtures are further arranged in a flanking pattern around each plant. At least one of the light fixtures is positioned between at least two of the two or more plants.
