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Green light deserves more attention
03-06-2019All the sunlight's colours have an effect on a crop. The role of the light's green colour has long been underestimated; however, in recent years, the important effect of the colour green has become increasingly clear.
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Light gain in greenhouse after applying AntiCondens leads to more production
03-06-2019For crops that are switched in the summer, this is the ideal time to apply AntiCondens to the inside of the greenhouse cover. It is a good preparation for the coming humid season, when condensation droplets block valuable light. Tomato grower Paul van Paassen has been using AntiCondens for three years,...
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Spray chalk provides extra protection during periods of heat
02-06-2019The climate is changing, and the summers are becoming hotter. This may require extra protection for a month to a month and a half. The popularity of spray chalk and summer mix is clearly increasing.
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Producing more with less water
02-06-2019Quality water for the agricultural and horticultural sectors is becoming a pressing problem throughout the world. At the same time, food production must go up. That calls on market gardeners to use the available water efficiently. Coatings can make a contribution here as well.
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Coating systematically optimizes production
04-03-2019Amaryllis is a crop that is grown to a precise schedule. And a systematic approach to coating – agreeing at an early stage when the contractor can start – fits in well with that and avoids unpleasant surprises.
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Hot summer of 2018 sparks more interest in diffuse coatings
04-03-2019The hot summer of 2018 was a learning curve for many growers. In extreme conditions such as those, the crop needs much more protection. With this in mind, many growers are taking a closer look at ReduFuse and ReduFuse IR.
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The amount of light plants can cope with
08-01-2019Is it possible for a plant to be exposed to too much light? Caution is the operative word for potted plants. However, various cut flowers and vegetable crops are able to cope with much more light than currently thought. Provided that the light is properly distributed.
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How to coordinate screens and coatings in a greenhouse?
08-01-2019When there is a coating, there is less of a need to close the moveable screen beneath it. The best results are achieved when the coating, screen, and shading strategy are properly aligned.
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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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Controlling conditions according to plant temperature opens up more possibilities
02-11-2018The temperature of the crop sometimes differs widely from the greenhouse air temperature. For this reason, it is a good idea to continuously measure the crop temperature.
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ReduFuse IR helps tomatoes get through hot summers
08-08-2018After a few years of experience with ReduFuse, tomato grower Prima Fruit switched to ReduFuse IR. This coating combines optimal light distribution with heat shielding in Slovakia’s harsh land climate.
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When should I remove the coating?
09-07-2018Light levels fall a little further every day in August. The decision as to when to remove a coating is partly rational and partly depends on the weather and your green fingers.
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Investment in AntiReflect produces considerably greater yield
09-07-2018Durability tests carried out in actual practice show that AntiReflect lasts at least 2 years. Throughout that time, the extra light in the greenhouse results in considerably greater yields. This is the conclusion of the calculations made by Wageningen University & Research.
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Calm in the nursery thanks to ReduFuse
09-07-2018On some days, sunshine is interspersed with clouds all the time. ‘Then you have to constantly make the choice of closing the shading or not. With ReduFuse, the nursery is much calmer.’
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