How Bigro Ab, Handelsträdgård Martin Sigg Ab, Delphy and Närpes Grönsaker are working together to optimize their cultivations.
In Närpes, Finland’s leading greenhouse vegetable region known for its innovative and professional horticulture sector, two tomato growers, Bigro Ab and Handelsträdgård Martin Sigg Ab, have recently implemented QMS Tomato, Delphy’s cultivation management software. Having started their tomato crops in May/June, both companies introduced the software from the very beginning of this new season.
The goal of QMS Tomato is to bring more grip and clarity into the day-to-day management of a tomato crop. In practice, many cultivation decisions are based on a combination of experience, observations and figures that are often spread across separate spreadsheets, notes or systems. QMS Tomato brings this information together in one structured environment, making it easier for growers to follow crop development, compare results and recognize changes in time. By combining reliable data with Delphy’s crop expertise, Bigro Ab and Handelsträdgård Martin Sigg Ab can turn measurements into practical insights for steering the crop in a fluctuating energy market and creating more predictable harvest forecasts.
A recognizable example is the way crop measurements are used during the season. When growers record figures such as growth, fruit load and leaf area index (LAI) in QMS Tomato, it becomes much easier to see whether the crop is moving in the desired direction. Is the plant strong enough to carry the expected fruit load? Is the balance between vegetative and generative growth still right? And what does this mean for production in the coming weeks? For the growers, these insights make cultivation decisions more concrete and easier to discuss. For Närpes Grönsaker, they provide a clearer view of expected volumes, helping the cooperative plan further ahead in the market with greater confidence.
While digital tools play an important role, technology alone does not create value. The real strength lies in the combination of data and crop expertise. Delphy’s extensive knowledge of tomato cultivation helps translate data into practical recommendations and insights that growers can use in their daily operations.
