Summer ready?
The summer season has arrived, which means a busy time for many horticulture companies. Experienced growers rely on their instincts, but the climate challenges of the summer particularly call for good monitoring. High temperatures, plenty of light, and higher humidity are common challenges.
3 Tips for a stress-free summer:
1. Know the plant temperature throughout your entire greenhouse
You may feel it’s scorching hot in the greenhouse, but what is the temperature among the plants? Your climate box can give a distorted view because it measures the air temperature at one point. Due to radiation on the leaves, the leaf temperature can be significantly different from the air temperature. Therefore, it’s important to measure the temperature at plant level and at multiple points in your greenhouse. This way, you have the most influence on a uniform plant climate.
2. Balance temperature & light with RTR
In summer, temperature and light are often beyond your control. Therefore, it is even more important to monitor the light and temperature ratio and keep these variables as balanced as possible. The RTR strategy app can help you achieve this balance.
3. Adjust your irrigation based on humidity
High temperatures and high humidity can pose many risks for your plants, such as disease spread, slow growth, and water stress. Ensure you keep irrigation under control by combining insights into soil moisture, transpiration pressure, and the plant climate.
Could you use some extra help this summer? Get a free custom-made dashboard based on your growing question. So you’ll know at a glance how it’s going. Send your growing question to Tessa. This way, you can keep your cool this summer. 😉
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