What you don’t see in the greenhouse

In a greenhouse, dozens of decisions are made every day. You decide when to use the screens, how much water to provide, and whether it is time to add extra CO2. Many of these choices are based on experience, intuition, or simply routine. And that makes perfect sense, because years of hands on knowledge and practical experience are incredibly valuable.

Do you know exactly how much light your plants are receiving at any given moment? Or how CO2 levels are developing throughout the day? How many PPM of CO2 is in your greenhouse at 1:04 PM? Or how the microclimate in section 3 is behaving in detail? And then comes the most important question: what does your crop actually need?

Everything seems to be going well, and it feels like you have everything under control. But why is section 2 falling behind? Suddenly, your yields are disappointing, even though you have not done anything differently. Often, it turns out that something did change, but it simply was not visible. Some processes in the greenhouse are just invisible to the naked eye.

Subtle fluctuations in light, temperature, or humidity can have a major impact on the development of your crop. The problem is, you often only notice these deviations when it is too late and the crop has already been affected. And that is exactly where sensors prove their value: they make the invisible visible. They complement your experience with hard facts.

With just a few smart measurements, you can already gain surprisingly valuable insights that allow you to make timely adjustments. For example, the data can show you when photosynthesis efficiency starts to drop, even before your plants show signs of stress. You might also notice that CO2 levels are falling slightly too quickly after a dosing peak. It is no longer guesswork, but a well-founded analysis.

By visualising data from sensors, plant feedback systems, climate computers, and other measurement tools in a data platform like MyLedgnd, the information becomes not only accessible but also truly actionable. All measurements come together in clear dashboards, allowing you to immediately spot deviations. Over time, you naturally start to recognise trends. By combining different data sources, you begin to identify patterns and trends that you can use to make informed decisions. This way, you are not only relying on intuition, but also on facts.

You do not need to fill your entire greenhouse with sensors tomorrow. But do ask yourself the question: “What am I not seeing in the greenhouse?” MyLedgnd helps you make the invisible visible in an accessible, flexible and scalable way, tailored to what matters most to you.