Plant Balance as a KPI

With Source.ag, you can track plant balance for tomatoes and peppers using two weekly-updated metrics: Plant Balance Factor and Generative Trend Indicator, based on combined plant and climate values.

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Plant Balance Factor (PBF)

Does your plant have enough assimilates to keep up with demand? PBF compares what your plant produces through photosynthesis (driven by light) with what it consumes through growth and fruit development. Above 0? Your plant has a surplus, and it's in a strong position. Below 0? Your plant is running short and may start to weaken.

Plant Balance metrics

Access weekly, actionable insights derived from combined plant and climate values, offering a simplified yet profound interpretation of your crop's condition.

Generative Trend Indicator (GTI)

Is your plant trending vegetative or generative? GTI tracks the direction your crop is moving week over week so you can respond before it goes too far.

The North Star for your crop

For the first time, you can access weekly, actionable insights derived from combined plant and climate values, offering a simplified yet profound interpretation of your crop's condition.

Validate if your climate and irrigation strategies match plant needs

See the impact of recent actions, not just guess

Simulate future outcomes with our AI-driven forecast (only available for tomatoes)

Grower testimonial

“My crops are finally where they should be. They look beautiful, and we’ve achieved a good balance.”

Gordan Yakel

Head Grower of Delta View Farms, Canada

Simulate Plant Balance within Cultivation Management

Within Cultivation Management, growers gain a powerful advantage: the ability to simulate their crop's future state, including the Plant Balance Factor. This allows you to test the impact of decisions like increasing pruning or adjusting temperature, understanding the potential effects on both yield and overall plant health before implementation.

(Only for tomatoes).

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Grower testimonial

“It provides reassurance that you're making the right decisions. You adjust a setting to achieve a certain outcome, and the metrics confirm whether you made the right adjustment.”

Jefferson Downton

Grower at Mucci Farms Ltd, Canada

Plant Balance Factor and Generative Trend Indicator are available for both tomatoes and peppers. The underlying calculations differ per crop, and GTI requires weekly plant measurements to display. Questions? Get in touch.

See how Source can support your crop.

Ready to discover the power of crop steering for your operation? Unlock smarter growing with Source's Plant Balance metrics.

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