Berger, renowned for its high-quality substrates, has partnered with Sollum Technologies to optimize lettuce cultivation and investigate adaptable solutions for a wider range of crops. This collaboration aims to combine Berger’s expertise in substrate development with Sollum’s advanced dynamic LED lighting technology to enhance crop performance and create versatile growing strategies.
The initiative begins with upgrading Berger’s research greenhouse facilities, which currently utilize high-pressure sodium (HPS) lighting, to Sollum’s dynamic LED grow light system. This transition seeks to unlock more precise control over the growing environment, enabling researchers to assess how lighting and substrate formulations work together to improve crop yield and quality. The initial focus will center on lettuce cultivation, setting the stage for future experiments with other crop varieties.
Innovative Lighting Meets High-Performance Substrates
Sollum’s LED lighting technology offers unmatched flexibility, allowing researchers to fine-tune light spectrum, intensity, and zoning in real-time. This adaptability is designed to complement Berger’s high-performance substrates, fostering an environment where crops can thrive under tailored conditions. According to Marc Charland, Head of Research at Berger, the goal is to maximize lettuce’s growth potential while maintaining the versatility to adjust lighting strategies for different crops.
“By combining the best strategies with our high-performance substrates, we aim to maximize the potential of lettuce cultivation while maintaining our ability to adapt the lighting to other crop varieties.”
By integrating dynamic lighting with optimized substrates, the partnership aims to uncover the most effective growing conditions for various plants. The research will focus on creating sustainable, scalable solutions that growers can apply across different environments and production goals.
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A Unified Vision for Agricultural Advancement
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to innovation and precision agriculture. Both Berger and Sollum Technologies bring extensive industry expertise to the table, creating a partnership poised to deliver practical, data-driven insights for growers.
Kassim Tremblay, Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Sollum Technologies, highlighted the importance of this collaboration, emphasizing that combining Berger’s substrate knowledge with Sollum’s lighting innovations presents an opportunity to redefine best practices in crop cultivation.
By aligning their strengths, the two companies aim to push the boundaries of crop science, offering growers advanced strategies to improve productivity, quality, and adaptability. This partnership not only supports lettuce cultivation but also paves the way for flexible solutions that can be adapted to a wide range of crops, promising lasting benefits for the agricultural industry.
