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Slowing down ripening during periods of heat benefits the strawberry’s fruit...
29-04-2021It is well known that when it is hot, strawberries produce smaller fruits. Cevefresa tested a heat-reflecting and a sun-and-heat-reflecting coating. ReduSol produced the best result for their operation.
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Houseplants flourish under ReduSol and ReduFuse IR
28-04-2021On hot days the temperature in the Bridge Farm Group’s greenhouses can rise to as much as 40°C without any intervention. There isn’t a plant able to withstand such temperatures without a negative effect on growth. ReduSol lowers the temperature sufficiently to prevent problems. ReduFuse IR...
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ReduSol, shade-screens and roof sprinklers together provide the right climate for...
22-04-2021Growing lettuce in summer is a challenge. Excessive heat often results in tip burn or root problems. Wim van Dijck combines different measures to achieve positive results.
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Climate change forces lettuce growers to coat and screen earlier
13-04-2021The usual coating and screening practices for lettuce crops are changing. Isabel Vandevelde, researcher and instructor, speaks about these developments.
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Use of machines for meticulous coating
12-04-2021A modern coating must be applied to the greenhouse cover as uniformly as possible. Using a machine for this purpose is far more accurate than doing this manually. This is one of the reasons why increasingly more companies acquire a roof washer with a spray option.
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Cherries under covering benefit from coating
08-04-2021Cherries grown under plastic arched covers can become soft and wrinkled during warm weather. Trials at the Proeftuin Randwijk (trial garden) show that ReduHeat and SprayChalk can contribute to the solution.
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Protection against the sun an absolute necessity in Black Sea region
11-03-2021The summers in the Russian Black Sea region are extremely hot. Vegetable grower Vegetables of Krasnodar Krai tested two ReduSol-based strategies to protect its plants, each strategy with its own particular benefits.
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Growers can extend the life of greenhouse film
11-03-2021UV radiation, crop protection agents and metals all adversely affect greenhouse plastics. As a grower you can implement a number of measures to mitigate these effects. The use of coatings also extends the life of plastics.
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Steady growth and better quality through diffused light and heat protection
11-03-2021Cucumber grower Green-Y-Land started using ReduFuse IR for the first time in 2020. “The crop experienced less stress, showed vital growth and the initial fruits were somewhat heavier,” says Remi van Geest.
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ReduSol produces better-tasting tomatoes in Beijing
10-03-2021Without protection, greenhouse tomatoes in Beijing are quickly affected by sunburn. Tecai Daguanyuang Farm benefits a great deal from the ReduSol coating. The crop stays healthier and production is as much as 5% higher.
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US tomato grower: “Applying a coating too late can cost you a truss”
09-03-2021MightyVine is a relatively new business in the Chicago area focused on the local market. From the very beginning the company applied shading product to protect the tomatoes from the harsh climate.
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Coating slows down vegetative growth in Santini Chrysanthemum
02-03-2021Chrysanthemums are a light-loving crop that can be sensitive to too much heat. Advisor Paul de Veld explains the choice of coatings and the sector’s trends.
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Don’t block the light - manage it!
02-03-2021The ReduSystems variety of coatings has grown significantly in recent years. Growers are leveraging the possibilities to develop a customised approach for their crop. A number of growers is switching over to another coating, while others have every reason to stay with their current choice.
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Lettuce and herbs flourish under ReduSol
12-02-2021When growing salads and herbs in greenhouses, these plants may experience stress from high temperatures in the greenhouse and excessive solar radiation in spring-summer period. “Agrocombinat “Moskovsky” is sharing its successful experience with ReduSol of keeping their crop growing and keeping its freshness.
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Young aster shoots regrow easily under ReduFuse IR
12-02-2021Aster regrow after harvesting. The new shoots are vulnerable and therefore must be protected. Kwekerij Zijdezicht settled on ReduFuse IR as the best available coating.
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