Food Autonomy and Veresi Paradicsom collaboration takes greenhouse cultivation to the next level in Hungary
As part of an innovative development, Food Autonomy’s adaptive LED technology used for greenhouse crop lighting is being introduced at Veresi Paradicsom across more than 4.5 hectares. The project is based on Veresi Paradicsom’s proprietary cultivation technology, developed through its own research and development, which supports efficient plant photosynthesis and ensures the optimisation of the generative–vegetative balance of the plants – in practice, this is made possible through the installation of Food Autonomy’s high-performance LED lighting and digital control system.
A particular feature of the initiative is that, by leveraging decades of cultivation experience and a structured data set, Veresi Paradicsom applies a system optimized for tomato production, including spectrum, light intensity, lighting schedules, and convective heat flow. During the installation, a total of 4,680 double-module Flexi-Grow Max LED fixtures will be deployed, replacing traditional HPS lighting.
The development is complemented by the CultiMesh system, which provides wireless, real-time control, continuous monitoring, and bidirectional data flow. The platform not only enables the optimisation of lighting, but also supports the overall transparency of greenhouse operations: in addition to tracking the status of the lighting systems, lighting solutions that adapt to workers contribute to improving the working environment of greenhouse staff, as well as enhancing the comfort and quality of work.
The installation will begin in autumn and will result in a system that combines Veresi Paradicsom’s cultivation expertise with Food Autonomy’s future-proof technology, while the implemented solution enables year-round, predictable and balanced production, eliminating the effects of seasonal weather conditions.
