Just outside Orléans, France, you’ll find Les Crudettes, a European leader in the cultivation of fresh lettuce, herbs and leafy greens. With a 7,000 m² greenhouse and daily deliveries across the French market, Les Crudettes is renowned for speed, freshness and consistent quality.

But ensuring a steady supply of high-quality herbs is no simple task. Climate control, seasonal fluctuations and pest pressure present ongoing challenges. To deliver homogeneous products all year round, Les Crudettes relies on innovation and that is where the collaboration with RED Horticulture makes all the difference.

Smart LED lighting for reliable cultivation

« Nos clients attendent la même qualité chaque jour, que ce soit cette semaine, le mois prochain ou en plein hiver », explique Chloé Loeb, Greenhouse Manager chez Les Crudettes.

« Cela signifie que nous devons maîtriser parfaitement le climat comme l’éclairage. Grâce aux luminaires RED T et à l’application MyRED™, nous pouvons ajuster le spectre lumineux en temps réel selon les besoins des plantes. Cela nous permet de garder une croissance et une qualité stables, peu importe les conditions extérieures. »

La technologie profite également au pers

“Our customers expect the same quality every day, whether it’s this week, next month or in mid-winter,” explains Chloé Loeb, Greenhouse Manager at Les Crudettes.“That means we need full control over both climate and lighting. With the RED T LED luminaires and the MyRED™ app, we can adjust the light spectrum in real time to match our plants’ needs. This helps us keep growth and quality stable, regardless of the weather outside.”

The technology also benefits staff working inside the greenhouse. Thanks to the observation mode*, the team can safely and comfortably carry out tasks without disturbing plant development. Once finished, switching back to the pre-set light recipe is effortless.

Beyond its technical sophistication, RED’s solution empowers growers with flexibility and control. As Nicolas Thibaut, IT Manager at RED Horticulture, puts it” “RED’s solution doesn’t just bring lighting from R&D labs to production facilities, it also empowers the grower wherever they are, by seamlessly bringing MyRED from the office to their pocket.”

This seamless access ensures growers can monitor and adjust lighting strategies anytime, anywhere, reinforcing the connection between precision, efficiency and peace of mind.

*) The observation mode is a function in MyRED, where the light recipe is paused, the white light comes on which is a safe light for personnel’s eyes enabling them to work in a secure environment and it provides the kind of light that people can use to see plant details for the task at hand.

Sustainability as a core value

For Les Crudettes, sustainability is not just an ambition, it’s a guiding principle. By using LED technology intelligently plus closely monitoring energy, temperature, humidity and CO₂, the company can organize production more efficiently while minimizing its environmental footprint.

“The MyRED app gives us insights not only into lighting strategies but also into energy consumption,” Chloé says. “This helps us safeguard product quality while making more conscious use of resources. It’s essential for keeping our production both sustainable and future-proof.”

Building the Future Together

The partnership between Les Crudettes and RED Horticulture goes far beyond technology. It’s about knowledge-sharing and tailored solutions.

“We chose RED for their technical expertise and personalized support,” says Chloé. “The agronomy team’s photobiology expertise has been key in helping us optimize our cultivation methods and prepare for the future.”

At RED, this philosophy is central. “Technology only creates true value when it works hand-in-hand with agronomy,” says Raphael Quenum, Head of Research & Development trials at RED Horticulture. “Together with Les Crudettes, we’re shaping a future where efficiency, quality, and sustainability reinforce each other.”

Conclusion

The story of Les Crudettes illustrates how smart LED lighting and data-driven cultivation can ensure a reliable, sustainable, and innovative production system. By combining technology with expertise, RED Horticulture and Les Crudettes deliver fresh, high-quality herbs to French consumers every day: from greenhouse to plate, without compromise.Top of FormBottom of Form