Background

• Over 20 years of experience growing Lebanese cucumbers.
• Started in low-tech greenhouses in 2005, growing over 32,000 plants today.
• Achieved a threefold increase in fruit output per plant, reaching 7-10kg per plant.

Challenges

• Need for improved greenhouse irrigation systems.
• Rising fertiliser costs (some increasing by 300%).
• Desire to optimise water, fertiliser, and chemical use for better sustainability.

Solutions Implemented

2014: Powerplants and Priva Irrigation System
• Introduced an irrigation system with a sun radiation sensor.
• Enabled precise EC/Ph feeding while reducing water and fertiliser usage.
2022: Priva GroScale System
• Adopted weight and runoff monitoring features.
• Addressed rising fertiliser costs with advanced technology.

Results Achieved

• 65% increase in marketable fruit.
• 50% reduction in fertiliser application.
• 80% reduction in plant mortality rates.
• Extended spray intervals from weekly to every two months.

Continuous Improvement

• Incremental investments in cutting-edge systems.
• Focus on developing technologies to reduce input costs and improve plant health.
• Commitment to staying updated on the latest industry innovations.