Maximizing Tomato Growth and Yield: Optimizing PPFD intake for your crops
This expert-led panel will focus on how to maximize tomato growth and yield by optimizing photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD), through uniform light distribution, and environmental factors. Featuring a LED lighting manufacturer Heliospectra, Piet Hein, a well-known crop consultant, Mikel Honders from Food Venture, experts efficiently managing greenhouse operations from seed to harvest, and an experienced tomato grower, the session will explore strategies to enhance light utilization both vertically and horizontally for improved crop performance. Attendees will gain actionable insights from various perspectives on how to maximize light efficiency and drive better yields in tomato cultivation.
Speakers
Mikel started with for FoodVentures as Project Manager in 2012 and has since then develop to his current role of Chief Operating Officer. During his decade of employment with FoodVentures, Mikel has worked in our operations in Busk in Ukraine, Belgorod and Sosnogorsk in Russia, Aqtobe in Kazakhstan, Shanghai in PRC, Hawaii, Kentucky and California in the US and Frovi in Sweden. Mikel holds a BSc in Business Administration & Agribusiness from HAS Den Bosch University of Applied Sciences.
Piet Hein is specialized in tomato crops grown with supplemental (led)lighting. Working at the GreenQ Improvement Center, Piet Hein was involved in the first trials done with LED lighting in tomato crops. After the first steps were taken with hybrid lighting solutions (LED+ HPS lighting), he was also involved in the first trials with 100% LED in tomato crops.
In 2015 Piet Hein started as Plant Specialist high wire crops for Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) and in this role he advised growers over the whole globe in the implementation of LED lighting in their crops. During the period he worked for Signify, he was also involved in the first trials with the implementation of LED in pepper crops.
Before he started at the GreenQ Improvement Center, Piet Hein has worked as crop specialist at Beekenkamp propagation, 8 years as a bell pepper grower at a 8 ha greenhouse and for 2,5 years as grower for Willcox Greenhouse in the USA.
In 2020 Piet Hein started his own company, named Led’s Consult, with the focus on (lighted) tomato and bell pepper crops. Active in Western Europe, USA and Canada.
Contact
Mail: info@ledsconsult.com
Phone: +31 6157946263
Rebecca joined Heliospectra in 2014 and is responsible for the company’s commercial sector, including marketing, sales, and technical support team. Her role involves providing strategic direction, contributing to Heliospectra's growing influence in intelligent LED grow lights for greenhouse and controlled environment horticulture. Rebecca actively participates in advancing LED lighting technology and control solutions for the horticultural and agricultural sectors, establishing Heliospectra as a key leader in these industries. Before joining Heliospectra, she gained valuable experience in white goods and LED lighting in Germany. Rebecca holds a Master's in Marketing and Consumption from the School of Business, Economics, and Law in Gothenburg, Sweden. With a strong dedication to innovation, she continues to guide Heliospectra toward a sustainable and prosperous future in global agriculture.
