Buyer paths
Greenhouse, Fertigation, Tomato, Cucumber and Pepper Buyer Paths
Each path follows the same three steps: define the crop and site, size the critical systems with the matching calculators, then build one private request that a sourcing specialist reviews before any supplier is approached.
Commercial greenhouse
Start here when the structure, climate systems and site are not yet defined. Commercial greenhouse project guide
Buyer path
From site details to a greenhouse project request
- 1 · Define
Crop and site details
Define the crop, country, covered area, climate, water source and utilities before selecting systems.
- 2 · Calculate
Size the critical systems
Use the focused tools below. Results are planning estimates, not engineering designs or supplier quotations.
- 3 · Request
Create one reviewed brief
Add the figures to a private project request. A sourcing specialist reviews it before any relevant supplier is approached.
Recommended calculators
For commercial projects from USD 250K. Supplier participation and response timing depend on scope, country, availability and brief completeness; neither is guaranteed.
Fertigation
For buyers adding or replacing nutrient dosing, mixing and EC/pH control. What is fertigation
Buyer path
From water analysis to a fertigation request
- 1 · Define
Crop and site details
Define the crop, growing system, area, water analysis, peak flow, irrigation zones and required control level.
- 2 · Calculate
Size the critical systems
Use the focused tools below. Results are planning estimates, not engineering designs or supplier quotations.
- 3 · Request
Create one reviewed brief
Add the figures to a private project request. A sourcing specialist reviews it before any relevant supplier is approached.
Recommended calculators
For commercial projects from USD 250K. Supplier participation and response timing depend on scope, country, availability and brief completeness; neither is guaranteed.
Tomato
For tomato production projects defined by an annual tonnage target. Tomato procurement guide
Buyer path
From tomato production target to a project request
- 1 · Define
Crop and site details
Define the site, target annual tonnage, technology level, climate, water quality and planting programme.
- 2 · Calculate
Size the critical systems
Use the focused tools below. Results are planning estimates, not engineering designs or supplier quotations.
- 3 · Request
Create one reviewed brief
Add the figures to a private project request. A sourcing specialist reviews it before any relevant supplier is approached.
Recommended calculators
For commercial projects from USD 250K. Supplier participation and response timing depend on scope, country, availability and brief completeness; neither is guaranteed.
Cucumber
For cucumber production projects defined by an annual tonnage target. Cucumber procurement guide
Buyer path
From cucumber production target to a project request
- 1 · Define
Crop and site details
Define the site, target annual tonnage, technology level, climate, water quality and crop cycle.
- 2 · Calculate
Size the critical systems
Use the focused tools below. Results are planning estimates, not engineering designs or supplier quotations.
- 3 · Request
Create one reviewed brief
Add the figures to a private project request. A sourcing specialist reviews it before any relevant supplier is approached.
Recommended calculators
For commercial projects from USD 250K. Supplier participation and response timing depend on scope, country, availability and brief completeness; neither is guaranteed.
Pepper
For sweet or hot pepper projects defined by an annual tonnage target. Pepper procurement guide
Buyer path
From pepper production target to a project request
- 1 · Define
Crop and site details
Define the site, target annual tonnage, technology level, climate, water quality and crop cycle.
- 2 · Calculate
Size the critical systems
Use the focused tools below. Results are planning estimates, not engineering designs or supplier quotations.
- 3 · Request
Create one reviewed brief
Add the figures to a private project request. A sourcing specialist reviews it before any relevant supplier is approached.
Recommended calculators
For commercial projects from USD 250K. Supplier participation and response timing depend on scope, country, availability and brief completeness; neither is guaranteed.
Questions buyers ask
- Which buyer path should I follow?
- Use the crop path when the crop and production target are fixed. Use the greenhouse path when the structure and climate systems are still open, and the fertigation path when only the nutrient and irrigation head is being sourced.
- Are the calculator results quotations?
- No. Calculator results are planning estimates. Supplier offers are requested only after a sourcing specialist reviews the project brief.
- Is there a minimum project size?
- SeedMatchGroup focuses on commercial projects from USD 250,000.