Gardin: FromBoer and Gardin – a case study in plant driven growing.

Pioneers Since 1968

FromBoer, a Dutch family-owned business established in 1968 and currently led by brothers Arjan and Leonard Boer, has flourished through continuous innovation. Their current 4ha facility in Dinteloord (Netherlands) is widely appreciated in the industry as a benchmark for innovation and sustainable practices.

FromBoer grows seven different lettuce varieties directly from seed and supplies fresh produce to supermarkets across Europe. However, this diversity presents a unique challenge for Leonard as each lettuce variety has its own specific needs regarding temperature, light, humidity, and nutrients. Balancing these requirements to optimise productivity for all varieties throughout the year is a complex task, even for growers like FromBoer with extensive horticultural knowledge, demanding a nuanced understanding of each plant’s preferences.

The Boer brothers realised that a significant hurdle to enhancing their farm’s potential was the lack of direct feedback from the plants after changes to their climate strategy, which delayed their ability to fine-tune for each lettuce variety effectively. Eager to maintain their pioneering status in lettuce cultivation and bridge this gap, they turned to Gardin and its groundbreaking plant photosynthesis sensor.

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