Crop & Variety Management | Hortiprise Documentation

Crop Management System Overview

The Crop Management system helps you maintain a comprehensive catalog of all plant varieties you grow, with detailed specifications, pricing, and growth parameters.

Crop Database Structure

Core Crop Information

Crop ID: Unique identifier for each crop type
Crop Name: Common name or scientific name
Varieties: Multiple varieties under each crop type
Creation Details: When and who created the crop record
Status Tracking: Active/inactive crop management

Variety Management

Variety Details System

Each crop can have multiple varieties with specific characteristics:

Variety Name: Specific variety identification
Seedling Price: Cost per seedling in Indian Rupees (₹)
Growth Duration: Number of days from sowing to maturity
Active Status: Enable/disable varieties for ordering
Description: Detailed variety characteristics and notes

Expandable Table Interface

Interactive Data Display

The crop management interface features an expandable table system:

Expand/Collapse: Click chevron icons to view variety details
Expand All/Collapse All: Bulk expand or collapse all varieties
Nested Table: Varieties displayed in organized sub-tables
Search Integration: Search works across crops and varieties
Badge System: Visual indicators for variety counts

Crop Search and Filtering

Advanced Search Features

Name Search: Search by crop name or partial matches
Crop ID Search: Find crops by their unique identifiers
Real-time Results: Search updates as you type
Pagination: Navigate through large crop catalogs
Sorting Options: Sort by name, creation date, or variety count

Crop Actions and Management

Available actions for each crop:

View Actions

View detailed crop information
Expand/collapse variety listings
Navigate to full crop profile
Review variety specifications

Edit Actions

Modify crop names and details
Add new varieties to existing crops
Update pricing and growth parameters
Change variety active/inactive status

Variety Pricing and Economics

Pricing Management

Currency Format: All prices displayed in Indian Rupees (₹)
Decimal Precision: Prices shown to 2 decimal places
Price Comparison: Easy comparison across varieties
Cost Tracking: Monitor price changes over time
Empty State Handling: Clear indication when prices aren't set

Growth Duration Tracking

Timeline Management

Days Format: Growth duration shown as "X days"
Planning Tool: Helps with harvest planning and scheduling
Variety Comparison: Compare growth rates across varieties
Seasonal Planning: Optimize planting schedules

Status Management

Variety status controls availability and ordering:

Active Status: Green "Active" badge for available varieties
Inactive Status: Gray "Inactive" badge for discontinued varieties
Status Toggle: Easy activation/deactivation of varieties
Order Integration: Only active varieties appear in order forms

User Attribution

Creator Tracking

User Information: Track who created each crop
Contact Details: Creator name and email with info icon
Accountability: Maintain record of data sources
Collaboration: Know who to contact for crop questions

Empty States and Data Handling

Data Management

No Varieties: Clear message when crops have no varieties
Missing Data: Graceful handling of empty price or duration fields
Search Results: Helpful messages when no crops match search
Loading States: Skeleton screens during data fetching

Integration with Other Modules

Crop management connects with:

Order Management: Crops appear in order creation forms
Sowing Batches: Link varieties to production batches
Quotes: Include crop varieties in customer quotes
Inventory: Track stock levels by variety
Analytics: Report on crop performance and profitability

Best Practices

Crop Management Tips

Maintain accurate pricing to ensure profitable operations
Update growth durations based on actual field experience
Use descriptive variety names for easy identification
Keep variety descriptions detailed for customer information
Regularly review and deactivate discontinued varieties
Use the expand feature to quickly review all variety details