Looking for the proper protection for roses in the summer
29-04-2021The hot summers of recent years represent a significant challenge for rose growers. The red varieties especially are sensitive to heat. Rozen Scheers has tried out various strategies.
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Delaying crop growth in anticipation of better times
02-04-2020The market for ornamental products has declined drastically due to the coronavirus. Many growers have questions about slowing down their crop growth in order to lower or postpone production.
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How much light does my crop need?
23-12-2019There is an optimal amount of light for every crop. Too little means that production will be low. But too much will put pressure on the yield and quality. So custom work is always key.
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Perfect roses without blackening under ReduFlex Blue
10-12-2018The Cananvalle rose farm in Ecuador uses ReduFlex Blue against blackening of the petals. This saves a lot of labour. Furthermore, they harvest longer stems and the greenhouse climate is more pleasant to work in.
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More and more rose growers enthusiastic about ReduFlex Blue
02-11-2018An increasing number of rose growers are reaping the benefits of ReduFlex Blue. Filtering out blue light improves stem length.
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The colour of light is important
05-07-2017The colour of light affects the efficiency of photosynthesis but also growth and development. It is becoming more and more possible to work with these facts.
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Compact plants by playing with climate and light
20-04-2017The height of flowering potted- and bedding plants can be controlled by targeted use of climate and light.
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Potential to steer crop with blue light
03-05-2016Crop development can be steered by using blue light. Insights into the possibilities are continuously growing as a result of joint research.
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Longer roses under ReduFlex Blue
16-04-2016When it becomes very warm roses quickly tend to remain too short. Nice2Get! now has three seasons of experience with ReduFlex Blue. “We clearly see more stem elongation,” says owner Robert Koot.
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Three seasons with ReduFlex Blue
13-10-2015Van den Ende Rozen has used ReduFlex Blue for three seasons. It worked very well for the first two years: the roses were considerably longer. In 2014 an unusual temperature dip in August disturbed the pattern.
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Stronger roses in the summer
20-01-2015Dutch rose nursery, Marjoland of Waddinxveen, saw its summer production rise under ReduFuse. Under ReduFuse IR the stems were also stronger. Fine-tuning the coatings continues.
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Roses benefit from higher reflection of blue light
30-05-2014Not only the amount of light but also its colour determines the growth and production of roses. The coating ReduFlex Blue allows relatively less blue light to enter the greenhouse. Commercial trials have shown that this has a positive effect on stem length or production. The rose growers who took part...
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