Bosch Growers operates production sites in both the Netherlands and the United States. In the Netherlands, the company grows green bell peppers and blackberries, while its US operations focus on strawberry production.
At both locations, Bosch Growers has refined its cultivation strategy using photosynthesis and oxygen sensors developed by Sendot. The photosynthesis sensors support fine-tuning of lighting and screen settings, while the oxygen sensors provide insights that help optimise irrigation strategies.
Lighting assistance
According to cultivation manager Erwin de Bruijn, Bosch Growers has been using the sensors in the Netherlands for around five years and in the United States for two years. In the Netherlands, the technology is applied in blackberry production, while in the US it is used in strawberry cultivation.
"In our blackberry production, the sensors have given us a lot of insight. Especially during periods when we use LED lighting, they help us decide whether we can grow at higher or lower temperatures, or whether we should increase or reduce light intensity," De Bruijn explains.
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Beyond intuition
In blackberry cultivation, Bosch Growers has transitioned from SON-T lighting to LED. "The sensors supported us during the transition in lighting," says De Bruijn. He also uses the sensor data more broadly when making cultivation decisions. "Using sensor data provides more insight than relying on grower intuition alone."
Through an API connection, the sensor data is now directly integrated into the Priva climate computer. This brings all relevant information together in one system, improving oversight of climate management and enabling more precise crop control.
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