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Protective effect of ReduSol and ReduHeat in UV section of the light spectrum 

Growers can extend the life of greenhouse film 

03-02-2025

UV 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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Maarel Orchids reduces the number of hours lights are needed by making smart...

15-12-2023

In 2020, orchid crop manager Johan Langelaan of Maarel Orchids explored his options for reducing the number of hours additional lighting would have to be used in his greenhouse, without compromising the amount of light his crop would get. Lumiforte consultant Paul van Gils told him he could try combining...

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Crop growing consultant Willem van Dijk ‘Temporary coatings help growers in...

24-07-2023

Growers throughout the world are experiencing the adverse consequences of climate change, including in covered crops. Extreme weather conditions, which sometimes last for long periods of time, require additional protective measures. The broad selection of Lumiforte's temporary coatings makes custom applications...

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Extra protection during the coming warm period

07-06-2023

Across certain regions of Europe, following a rainy spring, we are currently experiencing a shift in weather patterns. It has turned to sunny and warm at the end of May, which has led to an abundance of sunshine and rising temperatures. As a result, we understand that plants experience stress and, in...

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Maximizing plant growth by limiting infrared radiation into the greenhouse

01-06-2023

The plant consists for the most part of water so it is quickly warmed up by infrared radiation. Water absorbs infrared very well. Reflecting infrared radiation before it enters the greenhouse therefore has a large impact on plant temperature.

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Return on investment best guideline for choosing coatings

10-03-2023

Some growers in Canada and the US are switching from ReduSol to other coatings. They aim to benefit from light, while reflecting excessive heat.

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Every crop gets its own made-to-measure coating

18-07-2022

In southeast Austria it is impossible to grow greenhouse vegetables without coatings. Frutura has elevated crop protection into an art. Through means of continuous improvement, Frutura’s operating managers have developed an optimal approach for every variety. This means that Austrian consumers can purchase...

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Coatings are an absolute necessity for greenhouse cultivation in Alberta

07-09-2021

Big Marble Farms supplies a significant portion of the Canadian Prairie Provinces with fresh vegetables. A remarkable accomplishment, because greenhouse cultivation in the harsh climate here is a real challenge. Coatings on the greenhouse roof are an absolute requirement for success.

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SprayChalk and Cool-FX provide extra protection during hot spells

22-06-2021

There are a few weeks every year when crops could use some extra protection. On top of an existing coating or as a temporary chalk layer. SprayChalk offers an easy and effective solution in such situations. Interest in SprayChalk has noticeably increased in recent years. The reason for this is that...

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fruit grower applies a coating for temperature reduction

Cherries under covering benefit from coating 

08-04-2021

Cherries 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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Protective effect of ReduSol and ReduHeat in UV section of the light spectrum 

Growers can extend the life of greenhouse film 

11-03-2021

UV 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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Ruben Vicencio, Head Grower, Mighty Vine, Chicago

US tomato grower: “Applying a coating too late can cost you a truss”  

09-03-2021

MightyVine 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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ReduHeat application with a machine

Don’t block the light - manage it!

02-03-2021

The 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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Tasty tomatoes growing in greenhouse

‘It is important to keep your crop strong in summer’

11-02-2021

Light levels were high in recent summers. Yet tomato growers did not manage to fully convert this light into increased production for this particularly light-loving crop. International crop consultant Frans van Meurs speaks about the importance of having a strong crop.

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Mexican tomato grower: ‘With ReduHeat we reflect the heat, but maintain the...

10-02-2021

Tomatoes can convert a lot of light into production but are also easily affected by heat. This is the reason why Hortalizas Argaman is using the heat reflecting ReduHeat coating.

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