Chill Units Monitoring

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Monitoring Chill Units for Better Crop Health

What Are Chill Units?
Chill units measure the number of cool hours plants need during their dormant winter phase to ensure healthy flowering and fruiting. These chill hours, typically between 0°C (32°F) and 7.2°C (45°F), are crucial for breaking dormancy and preparing plants for the next growing season. Without enough chill units, crops might struggle to develop properly, affecting yields.
How Are Chill Units Measured?
To track chill units, we use models like the Richardson Chill Unit Model, which calculates the ideal chilling hours plants need. You can easily monitor this with advanced weather stations or sensors, which give real-time updates on your crops’ chill requirements.
How the Data Can Be Used
By keeping an eye on chill units, growers can better plan planting times and anticipate when crops will break dormancy. If plants aren’t getting enough chilling hours, growers can intervene with growth regulators or adjust management practices to ensure proper development and a successful harvest.
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What Sensors Do You Need?

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Air Temperature and Humidity Sensors
What's Included in Your Subscription:
Start with our basic package at just $8.99 per sensor/connection. For added support, you can customize your subscription with optional add-ons.:

  • Sensor Repair and Replacement Service (Intermediate plan): Our proactive monitoring ensures that any faulty sensors are quickly repaired or replaced. With our Sensor Repair and Replacement add-on, your sensors are insured, guaranteeing optimal performance and high uptime. If any issues arise, we’ll handle repairs or replacements promptly, ensuring a continuous flow of critical data for effective crop management.
  • Training and Support (Advanced Plan): Receive comprehensive training and ongoing assistance, including 1-on-1 personalized weekly meetings. This support helps you understand and effectively use data, adopt better data practices overall, and maximize the value of our system, empowering you to make informed decisions for your crops.