Six tech trends that will drive future grower success

Climate Control

“Growers continue to use automation equipment in the greenhouse to save labor. We’re seeing more integration of climate controllers with weather stations. These stations monitor outside conditions and relay that data back to the controller. The controller automatically adjusts the greenhouse environment based on the weather forecasts by initiating tasks such as the opening and closing of vents or screens. This saves the grower time and labor, while providing them with more precise control over the greenhouse environment.” — Keith Bemerer (Inside Sales Coordinator-Commercial) and Jerry Bleckley (Regional Sales-Commercial), Prospiant

Dynamic Lighting

“The transformative technology with the greatest potential for the floriculture industry is dynamic LED lighting. This technology involves a lighting system capable of adjusting zones through software, applying customized light recipes with dynamic intensity and spectra, and utilizing intelligence to optimize factors such as ambient light levels, weather forecasts, and energy costs. This is particularly significant in the floriculture business, where growers often work with various species and production stages, each with unique requirements.” — Sam Soltaninejad, Chief Horticultural Specialist, Sollum Technologies.

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