Ledgnd opens second location, adds new functionalities to MyLedgnd software portal

Ledgnd, a Dutch company that focuses on data-driven crop optimization for greenhouse horticulture, has officially opened the doors of its new second office in Utrecht in the Netherlands.

The opening in Utrecht comes 10 months after the relocation of the headquarters from Capelle aan den IJssel to a larger location in Vlaardingen, reflecting the company's growth in recent years.

“The opening of our office in Utrecht marks another milestone,” said Ramon van de Vrie, founder of Ledgnd. “It is not only an additional location, but also a centrally located base that brings us closer to our customers in the northern part of the country. It also offers opportunities to attract talented employees who want to contribute to a sustainable future for greenhouse horticulture.”

MyLedgnd, Ledgnd’s data platform, grew by 114% in 2024. The platform enables growers to integrate data from climate computers, sensors and plant feedback systems into one overview. Both illuminated and non-illuminated growers are increasingly using the insights provided by MyLedgnd to boost yields, improve quality and reduce costs, the company said.

Ledgnd is also adding new functionalities to MyLedgnd. Users will soon receive daily reports to gain more insight into crop performance. These reports offer precise insights into crop performance on a daily basis and allow growers to better identify climate irregularities or other parameters. Additionally, the reports provide practical tools to solve problems and optimize the cultivation process.

Ledgnd is also currently testing and validating sensors that provide feedback on plant conditions. These sensors measure factors such as transpiration (via leaf temperature), light absorption (fluorescence) and stress levels (derived from microvoltages, similar to a plant’s "heartbeat").

“By working with plant feedback systems, growers not only gain insight into climate data but also into how crops respond to changes in the greenhouse. All this data is visualized and analyzed in MyLedgnd,” said Maarten van Bemmel, product owner of MyLedgnd. “In essence, we enable the plant to ‘talk’ to the grower, ensuring they finally speak the same language.”

With MyLedgnd, greenhouse data is made accessible in a practical and straightforward way. This allows growers to get a clear overview of various climate factors and their impact on their crops. Based on the data that MyLedgnd collects and analyzes, growers can then optimize their cultivation strategies.

“We use these technologies to explore how we can leverage data to optimize plant growth conditions on a large scale,” van Bemmel said. “Additionally, we pay close attention to the microclimate around the plant, as this directly impacts how the plant grows and develops.”