Blom Kentia Palms- Mastering Growth Through Precision Data

Overview

Blom Kentia Palms is a family business that runs one of the most modern palm nurseries in Europe. Located in Aalsmeer, they supply customers worldwide with their Kentias. Our continuous data measurement was especially useful for their growth optimization.

The Challenge

Kentia palms are slow-growing and highly sensitive to changes in climate. Small deviations in temperature, humidity, or soil conditions can directly affect plant quality and uniformity.

Before using Sigrow, Blom relied mainly on experience and periodic measurements, making it difficult to detect subtle but impactful climate differences inside the greenhouse.

Goals & Objectives

Gain continuous insight into plant and climate conditions

Understand how environmental factors affect crop performance

Improve consistency and overall plant quality

Make cultivation decisions based on data instead of assumptions

The Sigrow Solution

Gain continuSigrow installed advanced soil and air sensors directly in the greenhouse to continuously measure the plant’s microclimate.ous insight into plant and climate conditions

What was measured:

• Soil moisture and temperature
• Air temperature and humidity
• Light conditions around the crop

This data was collected in real time, creating a complete picture of the growing environment throughout the day and season.

Data Insights & Analysis

The collected data revealed clear patterns that were previously invisible.
Blom discovered that certain areas in the greenhouse experienced suboptimal conditions for photosynthesis, caused by uneven watering and light distribution.

By analyzing trends over time, Sigrow helped identify where and when plants were under stress — allowing Blom to connect climate conditions directly to plant response.

Actions Taken

Based on the insights:

• Irrigation schedules were adjusted to better match plant needs
• Climate settings were fine-tuned to reduce stress fluctuations
• Growing conditions were stabilized across different greenhouse zones

These actions were continuously monitored and optimized using live data feedback.

Results & Impact

As a result of the data-driven approach:

• Crop uniformity improved across the greenhouse
• Growing conditions became more stable and predictable
• Decision-making became faster and more confident
• Plant quality improvements were visibly noticeable

Sigrow’s solution helped Blom move from reactive growing to proactive cultivation.

Grower Testimonial

Sigrow helped us understand what our plants are really experiencing.
 The insights allowed us to make small changes that had a big impact on quality.”

— Blom KENTIA Palms

Key Takeaways

• Continuous measurement reveals hidden climate issues
• Small data-driven adjustments lead to better crop quality
• Understanding the plant’s microclimate is essential for consistent growth