How to create a plot?

What is a plot?

It is exactly what you think it is: a field, a crop area, a greenhouse, a tunnel, a multi-span greenhouse, a simple growing bed... it can even be a building or a photovoltaic production area (in the case of pyranometer sensors).

In short, it is a place, a location, that corresponds for you to something geographically concrete.

Why create a plot?

A plot, unlike standalone sensors, allows you to: 

• link multiple sensors to the same plot (ideal in the case of tensiometers — we always recommend 6 per plot) — it is a kind of "container" for sensors if you prefer.
• benefit from integrations with other tools (DSS, third-party platforms...).
• associate and monitor a crop (phenological stages based on your observation).
• add, reorder and remove widgets (according to your needs, your activity, the sensors linked to the plot, your context, your crop...)
• record irrigation events
• define different parameters such as: environment type (open field or greenhouse, irrigation type, soil texture)
• in the case of plots linked to irrigation sensors (tensiometers, capacitive probes, fertigation probes), view your irrigation data

And, as with sensors, it also allows you to: 

• benefit from weather forecasts at its location
• access the history of each data point available on the plot
• export the history of each data point available on the plot

How to create a plot?

Difference between Mobile version and Web version

On the web version, you can define a shape. On the mobile version, you can simply define a point (its center) and a disk will be displayed.

However it is created, you can define its shape from the web version.

To create a plot

The Plot is the core of the Weenat application, where you can monitor all the data from your sensors or spatial weather data.

• To create your plot from your mobile application, follow these simple steps:
  1. Click on the "+" button
  2. Select "A plot"
  3. Zoom in or move the map as needed (you can also search by city)
  4. Click "Confirm"
  5. Choose the sensor(s) to link to your plot (they may be located on your plot or outside it) — there are two rules: it is not possible to add sensors of the same model (except tensiometers), and it is not possible to add sensors of different models that measure the same metrics. At this step you can also add a sensor that has not yet been added to your farm.
  6. Give your plot a name and click "Confirm".

Naming tips for plots

• Always use a name you already use to refer to this place
• Avoid giving a name related to the sensor(s) linked to the plot as this may change
• Avoid giving a crop or variety name for annual crops; however, this is not an issue for vineyards or orchards
• Use a name that will be meaningful to other members of your farm
• You can change the plot name at any time

Link a sensor to a plot

Next, you should ideally link one or more sensors to your plot. Find out how to do this here: [LINK]