Key Takeaways
- Grodan’s GroSens sensor data can now be viewed directly in Hoogendoorn’s IIVO climate computer
- Integration aims to streamline irrigation management by centralizing greenhouse data
- The collaboration builds on the recent release of Grodan’s open GroSens API
- Growers gain near real-time, individual sensor-level rootzone insights for precision decisions
- The feature is available through Grodan and Hoogendoorn account managers
Grodan and Hoogendoorn Integrate Rootzone Monitoring into Greenhouse Control Systems
Grodan, a provider of stone wool substrate solutions, and Hoogendoorn Growth Management, a company specializing in horticultural automation, have announced a new integration that connects Grodan’s GroSens rootzone sensors with Hoogendoorn’s IIVO climate computer. The collaboration enables greenhouse operators to access rootzone data within the IIVO interface, aiming to simplify data management and enhance irrigation decision-making.
This development allows growers to analyze GroSens rootzone measurements alongside other environmental variables such as temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels—all within a single system.
Rootzone Data Integration Streamlines Irrigation Management
The integration is enabled by Grodan’s recently launched GroSens API, which supports connectivity between its sensor technology and various greenhouse control platforms. With the new setup, users of the IIVO system can monitor near real-time, individual sensor-level rootzone data, removing the need to switch between software platforms and supporting more informed and timely irrigation adjustments.
According to Gerben van der Lugt, Services & Solutions Director at Grodan, “Our mission is to support growers with our industry-leading stone wool substrates, expert advice, and the GroSens rootzone monitoring solution… Our collaboration demonstrates a shared vision of providing growers with all the products, systems, and advice they need to drive crop quality, greenhouse productivity, and sustainability.”
User Feedback Highlights Practical Benefits
One of the first growers to test the integration, Leon van der Zalm of Schenkeveld De Zweth, noted the benefits in daily operations: “It helps us grow in a more accurate and future-proof way. Having GroSens data directly in our climate computer makes daily decisions faster and easier.”
Growers currently using Grodan’s substrates and managing operations through Hoogendoorn’s IIVO can request access to the new integration through their respective account managers.
Supporting Precision Agriculture Through System Connectivity
This collaboration underscores both Grodan and Hoogendoorn’s focus on open system compatibility and data-driven horticulture. By integrating rootzone insights directly into greenhouse control systems, the companies aim to enhance operational efficiency and support growers in achieving consistent crop outcomes.
Grodan
Grodan, part of the ROCKWOOL Group, provides stone wool substrate solutions designed for professional horticulture. The company supports vegetable and flower cultivation through its Precision Growing principles, offering tools and advisory services alongside its growing media.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Roermond, Netherlands, Grodan is active in over 60 countries. The company emphasizes sustainability from production to end-of-life recycling of its products.
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