Chrysanthemum nursery ends up being guinea pig for diffuse glass

Chrysanthemum nursery ends up being guinea pig for diffuse glass

Linflowers is the first chrysanthemum nursery in the Netherlands to have diffuse glass. It was a difficult choice because apart from a lack of
Regular control and maintenance of doors necessary

Regular control and maintenance of doors necessary

All sorts of doors are fitted within horticultural companies. These can be automatic doors such as overhead, high speed and sliding doors, but also
Bees and bumblebees useful for crop protection as well as pollinating

Bees and bumblebees useful for crop protection as well as pollinating

Bees and bumblebees are, thanks to their build and behaviour, good pollinators. But they have additional potential. They are also useful for disease control
‘With good bacteria and fungi you can win the war in the slab’

‘With good bacteria and fungi you can win the war in the slab’

Plants are just like people. The fitter they are, the more resistant they are to diseases. But how do you create such a fit
‘Carefully compile a wish list and measure objectively’

‘Carefully compile a wish list and measure objectively’

Growers know that a diffuse roof – with or without an anti-reflective coating – offers added value compared with traditional greenhouse glass. However, it
Understanding photosynthesis important for CO2 dosing and lighting

Understanding photosynthesis important for CO2 dosing and lighting

It used to be rare to come across plants that bind CO2 mainly at night: CAM plants. But it’s no longer an exception in
Plugs and trays replace containers and lead to more uniform plants

Plugs and trays replace containers and lead to more uniform plants

After a run-up of several years breeders and propagators of phalaenopsis are switching over to propagation in plugs. Meanwhile three Dutch suppliers of plugs
A stable pH in the pot requires knowledge and craftsmanship

A stable pH in the pot requires knowledge and craftsmanship

Organic substrate mixtures are prepared according to customer specifications to contain the nutrients and acidity (pH) required. During cultivation the pH in the root
Australian marketing success supported by Dutch cultivation know-how

Australian marketing success supported by Dutch cultivation know-how

Greenhouse horticulture in Australia is growing considerably. Flavorite was one of its pioneers and continues to lead the way. The company emerged from the
Steering with high EC improves taste and quality of fruits

Steering with high EC improves taste and quality of fruits

With a little more effort you can improve even more. This is the approach behind new trials aimed at optimizing water and fertiliser use
Trial aims to show how LEDs can be used to steer commercial crop

Trial aims to show how LEDs can be used to steer commercial crop

The application of LED lighting in greenhouse horticulture is still in its infancy. A few nurseries are already using LEDs, mostly red and blue.
Contributing to the region’s self-sufficiency in vegetable production

Contributing to the region’s self-sufficiency in vegetable production

Agro-Invest’s new 20 ha greenhouse, located in the Kaluga region of Russia, has successfully completed its first growing season. This is the first stage