04 February 2019
Over 135 growers based across the country gathered to hear keynote speakers explain the principles of Growing by Plant Empowerment (GPE) , based on optimising cultivation by creating plant vigour.
GPE is an integrated approach that combines experiences and knowledge about growing processes in greenhouses, that spring from the natural behaviour of plants related to the greenhouse environment. This is described by six plant and greenhouse balances, with regard to: water, assimilates, CO2 and energy. Monitoring these balances utilising sensors, combined with crop measurements in a coherent framework based on physical and plant physiological knowledge and insights, provides the hard facts required to control and improve the cultivation process. This is also called ‘Data Driven Growing’.
The principles of GPE are applicable for any type of greenhouse and in any climate zone, because the Plant Empowerment book is written and built-up from the grassroots.
For more information visit www.plantempowerment.com