Key Takeaways
- Ledgnd emphasizes a shift from climate-based steering to plant-centered cultivation.
- Plant feedback provides insight into crop stress, recovery, and overall performance beyond visible signs.
- Sensor networks capture plant-physiology data such as photosynthetic efficiency, light deviation, and leaf temperature.
- MyLedgnd integrates microclimate data and plant feedback into a single dashboard for growers.
- Data-driven cultivation enables earlier stress detection, better resource use, and improved sustainability.
Ledgnd Promotes a Plant-Centered Growing Approach
Greenhouse cultivation has traditionally been managed by adjusting screens, lighting, ventilation, and CO₂ levels to maintain climate targets. However, Ledgnd points out that climate values alone do not indicate how crops respond. Two greenhouses may share identical settings, yet plant performance can differ significantly.
“We are seeing a clear shift among growers towards a plant-centred approach,” said Ramon van de Vrie, CCO at Ledgnd. “Climate control focuses on the environment; plant feedback focuses on how your crop reacts. And it’s precisely that plant response that determines whether your growing strategy works.”
Using Data to Understand Plant Performance
Ledgnd highlights that crop reactions often occur before visible signs of stress appear. By deploying greenhouse sensor networks, growers can collect physiological data such as light utilization, photosynthetic efficiency, leaf temperature, and recovery patterns overnight.
This data allows growers to see how effectively plants convert light into energy, how they manage heat stress, and whether they are in balance. “It’s the difference between looking at the thermometer and looking at the plant’s internal signals,” Van de Vrie explained.
MyLedgnd Platform for Growers
Ledgnd’s MyLedgnd platform combines microclimate conditions and plant responses in a single dashboard. The tool provides real-time insights to help growers recognize stress moments, evaluate the impact of climate changes, and adjust strategies accordingly.
“You don’t just see how the climate is performing, you see how the plant is reacting,” said Van de Vrie. “You recognise stress moments earlier, you see the effects of climate conditions on your crop, and you can fine-tune your growing strategy accordingly.”
Benefits of Ledgnd’s Plant-Feedback-Driven Cultivation
Ledgnd positions plant-centered cultivation as both a performance and sustainability driver. By using light, water, and nutrients more precisely, growers can improve crop yield while reducing resource use. Early stress detection enables timely intervention, helping maintain optimal plant health and productivity.
