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To light or not to light – that is the question
In Next Generation Growing (NGG) we’re always talking about balances: water balance, fruit balance, energy balance, etc etc. And in sweet pepper production we’re …
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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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Fungi and bacteria boost resistance to pests and diseases
More and more research is revealing that endophytes – microorganisms that live in the plant without harming it – can significantly boost a plant’s …
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‘Our Dendrobium plants are growing much faster and more uniformly’
There’s a lot of experimenting with alternative growing substrates going on among orchid growers. Mixtures without bark – or at least with a much …
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Penicillium
Penicillium chrysogenum is a beneficial fungus whose Latin name means “painter’s brush”, after the shape of the branched hyphae bearing rows of black/grey spores. …
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Robot automatically spaces young pot orchids right distance apart
Orchid nursery Hazeu Orchids in Delfgauw in the Netherlands has robotised part of its internal transport system. The robot sets down pots with young …
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Africa and plastic
In some way or another, Africa and plastic formed a close relationship a long time ago. At the checkout, all your groceries are packed …
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Finishing up leftovers – a model for zero-emission growing
Greenhouse horticulture will have to be virtually emission-free in ten years’ time. By 2027, European growers must ensure that their drainage water is completely …
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Stabilised hydrogen peroxide cleans pipes efficiently and gently
Most growers in the Netherlands start increasing the dosage of irrigation water in April, which can cause serious problems in the watering system. That’s …
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Well-balanced root environment ensures good nutrient uptake
When you’re growing green peppers, you have to be extra alert to changes in the growing conditions. Consistent EC levels and good pH control …