Pierre-Marc De Champlain, Director of Product Management at Berger, reviews how growing media affects the different stages of automated CEA production, from early root development to plug handling and harvest.
Growing media drives both plant and system performance, affecting system flow, labor efficiency and more.
In this replay of Produce Grower magazine's March 2026 live event, available to watch in the video above, Pierre-Marc De Champlain, Director of Product Management at Berger, reviews how growing media affects the different stages of automated CEA production, from early root development to plug handling and harvest.
The session will also cover operational considerations, such as food safety and traceability.
BM2 Automation - Wood HP is also highlighted as one example of growing media tailored for the needs of modern automated leafy greens production.
Topics include:
- Media performance across automated production stages
- Considerations for plug handling and system compatibility
- Selecting media tailored to high-throughput leafy greens operations
- Why media structure matters in automated systems
- How tailored media supports uniform growth and handling
- What to consider when scaling leafy greens production
- Key operational considerations for CEA producers
- Traceability and food safety best practices
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