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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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‘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 …
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‘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 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …