How to Grow Melons in Coco Coir Using Precision Watering?
Project Information
- Customer: Malaysian Soilless Melon Farm
- Facility: net greenhouse, 1,000 sqm
- Method of cultivation: coconut coir
- Type of crop: melons - 6,000 plants / year
Client’s Problem
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Our client, operating a 1,000 sqm net greenhouse in Malaysia, faced a significant challenge. With 6,000 melon plants under cultivation annually, they struggled to maintain precise control over soil moisture, temperature, and humidity. The region’s severe summer weather further exacerbated their woes.
Grow Director’s Solution & Result
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The GrowDirector team stepped in with a cutting-edge solution. We installed a comprehensive automation and remote control system, incorporating HydroDirector, SensorDirector, DryContactDirector, and SocketDirector. This system ensured a stable climate within the greenhouse, even in the face of extreme weather conditions.
As a result customer save more than 37% of electricity and impressive 42% of water and fertilizer usage. We are happy with this farm achievements!
Equipment used in the case
This Malaysian farm is redefining melon cultivation with a sustainable twist! Witness firsthand how they’re achieving impressive yields using coco coir, a natural and eco-friendly growing medium. Discover the secrets behind their success with precision watering techniques, all captured in our YouTube Shorts video. Learn how this innovative approach can elevate your own melon-growing journey!
