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Thoroughly and safely cleaning a greenhouse with GS-4
12-10-2020A clean greenhouse allows more light in and reduces pathogens and diseases. Regularly cleaning the greenhouse, at least at the time of a crop change, is therefore very important. Our instruction video demonstrates the best method of use.
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Anne Elings explains why crops grow better with more light
21-09-2020For a good part of the year, the level of natural light is below optimal for most crops. Any additional light that then enters the greenhouse contributes to improved production and quality, says Anne Elings, Plant Physiologist at Wageningen University & Research.
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Getting more light into the greenhouse in three steps
13-07-2020An old growers saying has it that 1% more light yields 1% higher production. Scientists have since shown that this is in fact a bit more nuanced: depending on the crop this varies from 0.5% to 1.25%. However, the principle remains the same; during a large part of the year all of the sunlight can effectively...
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An optimal climate in every season
07-01-2020Every climate is different, and each crop has its own preferences. The wide range of ReduSystems coatings makes it possible to manage sunlight throughout the year.
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Ten percent higher light incidence in greenhouse
09-06-2018Every percent can be converted into higher production. Mardenkro offers a package of solutions designed to improve the incidence of light into a greenhouse by as much as ten percent.
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Coatings can reduce energy consumption
20-04-2018Coatings can reduce the energy consumption per kilo of product and in winter they can also reduce the absolute energy consumption.
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Every percent more light in winter is pure profit
01-11-2017Light is the limiting factor in production in winter. Every step taken to improve light ingress is therefore welcome.
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Selecting the right coating: the free ReduWizard tool can help you
28-02-2017Selecting the right coating and dosage is important to get the best result. The choice depends on, among other things, your location. The ReduWizard makes it easy for you. Within seconds, you have an insight into the most suitable product, free of charge. It also provides advice for the best dosage and...
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Always a clean greenhouse
04-05-2016Even when prices are poor few companies cut back on cleaning the inside and outside of the greenhouse. This indicates that in practice the importance of good light transmission has sunk in.
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Attention to clean glass rewarded with gain in light
28-10-2015In vegetable production the old rule of thumb still applies: 1% more light = 1% more yield. For this reason, dirty glass is not desirable.
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Cleaning greenhouses with fluoride based agents
30-05-2014The horticultural sector often uses a cleaning agent based on fluoride to clean glass. Fluoride chemically cleans the surface of the glass. Several minutes after application the treated glass along with the dirt is rinsed off. But this principle should not be applied to synthetic greenhouse roof coverings.
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Extra light by cleaning the glass
16-03-2014Over the years different innovations have been introduced to obtain more light in the greenhouse. White coated pillars, larger panes of glass and narrower gutters all help to ensure that more light falls onto the crop. But to make the most of this extra light, don’t forget to clean the glass.
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