Leaf wetness is the amount of free water on the surface of the leaf, i.e. whether it is 'wet' or not. This is a key factor in accurately monitoring disease risks.
Leaf wetness is calculated by measuring the changes in the electric field on the leaf surface. This requires a sensor that is placed as close as possible to the leaves.
The Leafcrop (networked leaf wetness sensor from Sencrop) uses this calculation method.
The moisture sensor simulates the natural characteristics of the leaf to enable farmers, wine growers and arboriculturists to obtain accurate and reliable measurements from the heart of the orchard or vineyard.
It must therefore be placed at the heart of the vegetation so that it is subjected to the same humidity and foliage conditions as the plant.
If you don't have a weather sensor to measure leaf wetness, you'd have to go round every crop to see if there was any water on the leaves. However, it is also essential to know how long this water remains on the surface of the leaves, which is not possible by simple monitoring. Connected moisture sensors therefore provide much more accurate information, which is automatically recorded!
Leaf moisture conditions play a crucial role in the development of diseases, particularly fungal diseases such as mildew and powdery mildew. By keeping a close eye on leaf moisture, farmers can anticipate the risk of disease and plan their operations with peace of mind.
Moisture also plays a part in the positioning of treatments.
By anticipating the risks, you can strategically time your treatments, optimising input quantities and achieving cost savings
Leaf wetness is a critical meteorological parameter for utilising certain decision aids like Rimpro or VitiMeteo. Leafcrop, Sencrop's leaf wetness sensor, enables the provision of ultra-localised data to these decision aids, offering precise agronomic advice tailored to your crop.
The Leafcrop wetness sensor is a piece of precision equipment that provides all the data fruit growers need.
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