Greenhouse irrigation is a delicate craft. It’s not simply a matter of turning water on or off—it’s a precise process that must align with the rhythm of the plant. The first irrigation shot in the morning is crucial: it activates the plant, kickstarts physiological processes, and ensures saturation throughout the day. The final shot, at the end of the day, helps the plant get through the night with enough moisture and nutrients, so the substrate starts the next morning at the ideal moisture level. That rhythm needs to be consistent. But in practice, that’s easier said than done.

Growers face daily decisions under pressure. Light intensity, outside temperature, humidity, drain levels—everything is constantly changing. And every irrigation decision has consequences. A single mistake can affect the root zone, nutrient uptake, and overall plant balance. This is exactly the complexity Crop Controller is designed to manage.

“It’s not just about today—it’s about tomorrow too.”

Crop Controller isn’t a fixed schedule. It’s an integrated system that controls irrigation based on the actual water uptake of the plant. It looks ahead, simulates irrigation actions at five-minute intervals, and aligns with the grower’s strategy. Decisions are driven by high-quality data, cleaned by algorithms that remove noise and anomalies. The result? An irrigation rhythm that’s not only stable but strategically refined and tailored to the crop’s real-time growth needs.

Simple Setup, Smart Execution: You Set the Goals—Crop Controller Delivers

• Set your desired dry-down target: Crop Controller calculates the timing for the final irrigation shot.
• Define when the substrate should be saturated (by time or radiation intensity): Crop Controller determines the number and pace of morning shots.
• Specify your desired drain levels for cloudy and sunny days: Crop Controller adjusts accordingly.
• Set the irrigation shot size: Crop Controller calculates optimal setpoints for radiation sum and maximum wait time.

No more looking back—only forward. The optimal irrigation plan for the next three days is clearly displayed in the portal. Crop Controller continuously updates this plan based on weather forecasts and greenhouse climate predictions, always in line with the grower’s strategy.

What this delivers goes beyond technical precision. It brings peace of mind. No more second-guessing the right moment to irrigate. No more reliance on experience or gut feeling. Just a plant that stays in balance—day after day. And a business that’s less vulnerable to human error or absence.

“For growers who want to steer by quality, efficiency, and continuity.”

The power of Crop Controller lies in its integration. It works seamlessly with existing hardware; Priva, Ridder, and Gremon scales, central drain measurements, and soon also moisture sensors. It fits into daily practice without adding complexity.

Integrated autonomous irrigation control isn’t a vision of the future; it’s a necessary step for growers who want to steer by quality, efficiency, and continuity. Not by doing more, but by steering smarter.

Welcome to the world of Crop Controller.

Want to know how to take the first step?

Contact Ranier Sandoval:

+1 (647) 371 5441
ranier.sandoval@blue-radix.com
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