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ReduSystems shares knowledge, gives advice, and creates innovative technology. We regularly publish articles to share information about our products, scientific research, and practical experiences from growers. The most recent articles can be found at the top of this page. You can also use the filters to search for articles in your area of interest. If you would like to receive new articles as soon as they are published, you can subscribe to our newsletter here.
Return on investment best guideline for choosing coatings
10-03-2023Some 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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Using coatings to save energy
13-09-2022Almost all growers are looking for solutions to the currently high energy prices. The intelligent use of coatings is an excellent option to help reduce energy costs.
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Coating as a base, screens as “emergency brake”
15-06-2022A coating on the greenhouse deck is a kind of insurance. You keep excess light and heat outside the greenhouse. And if the radiation is still too high, you can close the movable screen. This is a combination strategy that more and more growers are adopting.
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Free sunlight is more welcome than ever
25-11-2021The rapidly rising natural gas prices are putting many companies in a bind. Every little bit of improvement therefore helps. For example, by making optimal use of free solar energy.
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ReduSystems products in a sustainable bucket with a new look
13-11-2021Starting in 2022 all ReduSystems packaging will have a fresh new look. It is immediately obvious from the packaging that the products form a system. Also, the buckets are made from recycled material.
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Clean glass = light gain = increased production = reduced energy consumption
13-11-2021During a considerable part of the year, crops can use all the natural light they can get. The principle that then applies is: 1% more light = 1% higher production. This is when a thoroughly clean greenhouse really pays off.
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Disinfecting and cleaning greenhouses more and more requires a custom approach
14-10-2021A crop rotation is a perfect opportunity for thoroughly cleaning the greenhouse. This is more than necessary during the present times when virus-related problems are on the increase. A clean start is a primary requirement for a healthy crop.
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Sunlight can be effectively managed in any season
14-09-2021Consultants Jelle Hoogland and Paul van Gils provide tips for the rational and efficient use of coatings. “A key question is, under what conditions does the plant suffer most? This is when you need to intervene,” says Hoogland. Paul van Gils looks back on past seasons: “We have learned a great deal during...
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‘Applying coatings yourself produces maximum results’
03-05-2021Increasingly more companies are cleaning the greenhouse cover using a roof-washer. This machine is easy to expand with a spray-boom so you can use it to meticulously and uniformly apply a coating yourself whenever necessary.
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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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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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