System for controlling the growth and flowering phases of autoflowering cannabis plants
The system addresses the lack of phase control and root development in autoflowering cannabis plants by using sensors and a control unit to manage the flowering phase and root growth, enhancing sustainability and health.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025001771
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-06-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing plant cultivation systems for autoflowering cannabis plants lack an integrated switching function to control the transition from the vegetative to the flowering phase, and they face challenges in developing robust roots and sustainable cultivation due to sensitive root systems and unpredictable flowering based on light duration.
A system with sensors for environmental parameters, a control unit with programmable logic, a lighting unit with switchable spectral distribution, and an irrigation unit, triggered by sensor data, to control the transition to the flowering phase and support robust root development, combined with a digital platform for data documentation and analysis.
Enables controlled transition to the flowering phase, promotes robust root development, reduces resource needs, and supports sustainable, chemical-free cultivation with improved plant health and resistance to pH fluctuations.
Abstract
Description
Technical field
[0001] The invention relates to a technical system for the targeted control of the vegetative and generative growth phases of autoflowering cannabis plants. The system combines sensors, lighting units, control electronics, and a digital evaluation unit for monitoring plant development. State of the art
[0002] Autoflowering cannabis plants begin flowering regardless of the light duration. This makes precise control of the growth phase impossible. Furthermore, these plants have sensitive roots, which complicates repotting and sustainable cultivation. While existing plant cultivation systems offer sensors and controls, they lack an integrated switching function that would allow for targeted manipulation of the transition from the vegetative to the flowering phase. Object of the invention
[0003] The object of the invention is to provide a system that: 1. enables a targeted switch between vegetative growth phase and flowering phase, 2. supports the development of robust roots, 3. Improves plant health, 4. reduces resource requirements and allows for sustainable cultivation. Solution
[0004] The task is solved by a system with the following characteristics: - a sensor unit for recording environmental parameters such as light intensity, temperature, humidity and substrate moisture, - a control unit with programmable logic that processes sensor data and generates switching signals, - a lighting unit with switchable spectral distribution, - an irrigation unit that is activated depending on sensor data, - a digital platform for documenting and analyzing the data, characterized by the fact that the control unit contains a switching module which triggers a one-time targeted light intervention to make the transition from the vegetative to the flowering phase controllable. Advantages of the invention - Control of the flowering phase in autoflowering cannabis plants similar to photoperiodic varieties. - Development of robust roots that allow repotting. - Reduced need for fertilizers and lower sensitivity to pH fluctuations. - Documentation and optimization via an AI-supported platform. - Sustainable and chemical-free cultivation with increased plant resistance. Examples of implementation
[0005] In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises an LED lighting unit whose spectrum can be switched between growth light (blue-dominant) and flowering light (red-dominant). The control unit is equipped with a user interface that allows manual or automated activation of the switching module. This module is triggered once during the pre-flowering phase and causes a controlled transition of the plant to the flowering phase. The GAIA platform serves as a digital interface for acquiring, storing, and analyzing the growth data.
Claims
[1] System for controlling the growth and flowering phases of autoflowering cannabis plants, comprising - a sensor unit for recording environmental parameters, - a control unit for processing sensor data, - a lighting unit with adjustable spectral distribution, - an irrigation unit characterized in that the control unit contains a switching module which can trigger a one-time targeted light intervention to make the transition from the vegetative growth phase to the flowering phase controllable. [2] System according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighting unit comprises LEDs with adjustable spectral distribution. [3] System according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the irrigation unit is sensor-based controlled. [4] System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control unit is connected via a digital platform with analysis function. [5] System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the switching module is activated once during a critical pre-flowering phase.