Optimizing germination counts with the Seedling Scan App

When growing young plants, good germination is essential. Previously, counting and assessing seedlings at Evanthia was a manual process that brought with it the necessary challenges. Since the implementation of the Seedling Scan App from AgriData Innovations (ADI), Evanthia has made significant strides in digitalization, consistency, and customer satisfaction. The Seedling Scan App builds on the extensive experience ADI already had with germination counts thanks to their Seedling Scan Pro.

From manual challenges to digital solutions
The reason for Evanthia to consider the Seedling Scan App was clear. As Henri Valster, Tropical Plants Manager at Evanthia, explains: “Manual counting was for us not only time-consuming, but also insufficiently accurate and inconsistent. In a sector where data is increasingly crucial for our production planning and customer communication, the old method simply no longer met modern standards.”

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Ease of use and immediate data processing
Evanthia’s experiences with the app are very positive. Users praise the Seedling Scan App for its ease of use and rapid applicability in daily operations. One of the most useful features is the ability to directly scan the batch number and then take a photo. This digitally captures all relevant information in one action and automatically integrates it with PAT Horticulture. This ensures that data is immediately available for reference and further data processing.

Guaranteed quality for the customer
The impact on efficiency and accuracy is substantial. Jan de Raaf, Demand Controller Tropical Plants at Evanthia, emphasizes the change: “Previously, customers sometimes pointed out incorrect counts to us, but since using the app, these have not occurred, partly because everything is digitally recorded and transferable to third parties.” The Seedling Scan App results in better accuracy, a significant time saving, and a consistent assessment method that was previously unattainable.

Support and recommendation
In addition to the technical benefits of the app, Evanthia is very pleased with the collaboration with AgriData Innovations. Customer support, which Evanthia describes as a good experience with fast service, is a crucial component. Pim van Geest, Lead Business Development at ADI, explains: “Our focus on excellent customer service and customer-specific counts is how AgriData Innovations distinguishes itself. This allows us to think along with customers like Evanthia and elevate their germination and assessment processes to a higher level.” Evanthia therefore does not hesitate to recommend the Seedling Scan App to other companies in the sector.