Measuring PAR inside the greenhouse, alongside global radiation outside, gives you a more realistic and accurate picture of the amount of growth light your plants actually receive.

Team AuTomatoes won the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge and applied the Plant Empowerment principles. Teammembers René Beerkens and Evripidis Papadopoulos take us on their journey.

The root zone plays a crucial role in the plant’s ability to take up water and nutrients. By monitoring the right parameters and setting clear targets for different stages of the crop, growers can better understand what is happening inside the slab and adjust their irrigation strategy when needed.