Greenhouse climate
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“I get goose bumps from such evenly coloured tomatoes”
The air above an energy screen is much drier than that below it. Currently around 20 companies in The Netherlands are making use of …
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Intensive screening promotes transpiration from the top
Reducing energy consumption in greenhouses is associated with higher humidity levels. Many growers are concerned that this could make the crop less active, impacting …
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CropObserver offers growers more insight into a plant’s growth process
Growers are, of course, keen to ensure that their crops grow as optimally and quickly as possible. An efficient – or more efficient – …
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Dehumidifier boosts yields, cuts disease pressure and saves energy
A giant dehumidifier in cherry tomato grower Robert van Koppen’s greenhouse in Kwintsheul (Westland, the Netherlands) keeps the RH below the critical value of …
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OK Plant opts for triple screen to boost quality even further
Next Generation Growing has played a major role in the choices Dutch orchid grower Rob Olsthoorn of OK Plant is making for the new …
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Slowing down crop transpiration cuts energy consumption
The focus of energy savings usually lies in technology. But the crop itself offers numerous opportunities to economise on energy consumption. Many research results …
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Combining two vertical fans makes for more even climate
Assimilation lights give off a lot of heat which stays at the top of the greenhouse when you would rather have it down near …
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First grower sheds more light on anti-condensation coating
In the past, greenhouse roof light transmittance has always been measured when the roof was dry. But a greenhouse roof spends half the year …
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Pioneering climate control solution in tomato greenhouse
Golden Fresh Farms, based in Wapakoneta, Ohio, USA, is a high-tech tomato producer selling to leading grocery retailers in North America. In Greenhouses spoke …
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Strengthening the Lebanese horticulture sector
We are working with Lebanese researchers to build mono tunnels that will improve vegetable production and simultaneously reduce water consumption. Yields of tomatoes and …