Smart CO2 dosing by listening to the plant
The gas carbon dioxide (CO2) is a raw material for photosynthesis. From this, together with water, the plant makes sugars and other compounds. Therefore
Using dry air above screen to remove moisture seems effective
Good air movement in the greenhouse is increasingly important. The principles of Next Generation Growing are closed screens, limited use of the minimum pipe
‘We can certainly eliminate this bacterial disease by using strict measures’
Rose growers and propagators in Netherlands have been very badly affected by an outbreak of Ralstonia solanacearum. This Q-organism spread very quickly during last
Perfect climate for orchid cultivation and sales chances are good
What should you do as a European grower if you want to grow, but the local market is saturated? Then you look carefully further
Proper installation minimises wear and tear on pull wires
The life span of mechanical drive systems for screens mostly depends on the frequency of use, the amount of load, the technical implementation, the
Simply hanging the fans will not deliver best results
Good air circulation in the greenhouse is an energy efficient alternative to using the minimum pipe rail for growers working with Next Generation Growing.
Much to gain with improved control over lighting installations
Assimilation lighting has a big impact on the greenhouse climate and - when the electricity is generated on site - on the efficiency of
‘Do we really take into account consumer wishes?’
Over the last 30 years, of all the orchid species, phalaenopsis has developed into one of the most popular flowering pot plants. Jan Post,
Watering to plant’s need is getting a step closer
The variation in mineral emission between different chrysanthemum growers is large. That is partly due to decisions made by growers. Yet to be able
Experts try to revitalise China’s failing high tech greenhouses
China’s increasing awareness of food safety and food security is driving development of more modern and efficient cultivation systems. Over the last 15 years
‘The multitude of solutions is too complex and hinders exchange of knowledge’...
Roughly 60 to 70 greenhouses in the Netherlands have invested in air handling systems and they are all different. Growers who are interested in
First ask how heavy the roof washer should be
A grower is likely to have a problem if a slightly too heavy roof washer or chalking machine is driven over a greenhouse roof
Priva deleafing robot co-created with growers
Chances are big that the Priva Deleafing Robot will be the winner of the 2016 GreenTech Innovation Award. It is the first robot in
Coco peat and biochar are good alternatives for peat in potting soil
Most potting soils contain a large amount of peat. But clearly a turning point has been reached. More and more often growers, customers and
Young fruits pull so hard, flowers above abort
Sweet peppers arrive in waves. New fruits lure so many assimilates towards them that the flowers above them abort. This article provides various suggestions
Patent on plant characteristics not without consequences
For half a century international plant breeders’ rights have brought stability and security to the breeding sector. These rights have protected breeders against unauthorised
‘Controlled removal of moisture results in energy savings’
By using a model to show the energy balance in a greenhouse you can see at a glance where the energy losses are likely
Optimal application of crop protection products depends on crop, pest and area
Different techniques are available for the application of crop protection products. A crop can be treated by spraying or by treating the air by
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
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
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