Horti Daily

1 week ago | hortidaily.com | Annet Breure

"If you don't have it, get it," say Ton Habraken from Svensson and René Beerkens from Hoogendoorn Growth Management. They're talking about net radiation meters for greenhouse growers as they kick off the afternoon program of the Masterclass Smart Growing with Data. And place the sensor directly above the crop." That's where measurements should be taken, not above the concrete path or the heating pipe, which would distort the readings.

1 week ago | hortidaily.com | Thijmen Tiersma

"Wow, these bell peppers are stunning," says Wim Grootscholten as he walks into the greenhouse at Westland Seeds in his shorts. Known as 'Wim with the beard' in the industry, his friendly demeanor shines as he pats shoulders and greets the workers warmly. Though he's 75 and a former grower, Wim used to work weekend shifts in the breeding greenhouse until recently.

1 week ago | hortidaily.com | Thijmen Tiersma

For growers it is important to understand that plant nutrition isn't just about what nutrients are provided; it's about what nutrients the plants can actually absorb. Marco Breekweg of Biomicrobes explains that the root zone is more important than most people think. Marco Breekweg at the Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2024 Experienced microbiologistOn a Tuesday afternoon in mid-April, the industrial hall at Microbac is bustling with activity as products are being packed.

2 weeks ago | hortidaily.com | Thijmen Tiersma

It took a while, but Aardwarmte Maasdijk is operational. At the usually unmanned mining location, where normally at most a single operator or maintenance technician can be found, a tent was set up on Thursday to celebrate an opening party. Since March 1, the project has been supplying heat to the first 24 greenhouse horticulture companies, and warm water is also flowing through the first pipelines of the Warmte Netwerk Westland (WNW), which can also be traded via a unique trading platform.

2 weeks ago | hortidaily.com | Arlette Sijmonsma

Integrated pest management, which combines crop protection products with natural enemies, has long provided a balance in which growers could find answers to various diseases and pests in the greenhouse. However, due to various pressures that have resulted in fewer available products, this balance is at risk. According to Royal Brinkman, the solution lies in Integrated Crop Management.