Quebec Project Aims to Optimize Greenhouse Tomato Harvests

A collaborative project in Quebec, involving agricultural experts and local producers, seeks to refine harvest management for greenhouse-grown tomatoes. The goal is to improve supply stability by using growth degrees as a tool.

Harvest Management Techniques

The study, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, partnered with three producers from **Ile d’Orléans**. It explores leveraging growth degrees to enhance harvest timing, particularly for long-sized riss-grounds cultivated under protective structures.

According to a 2023 report from the USDA, optimizing greenhouse production can significantly increase yields and reduce reliance on imported produce. You can review the report here.

Project Objectives

The main objective is to optimize the staggering of harvest periods, ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of tomatoes. The approach uses growth degrees to ensure stability of supply.

The document can be downloaded here.