Plant growers see many advantages to temporary coating with ReduFuse IR
09-04-2024Propagation companies go to great lengths to produce the perfect starting material for their customers. During periods of high radiation, vulnerable young cucumber plants need extra protection. ReduFuse IR from ReduSystems offers the perfect solution, which crop manager Leon van Mil from the Netherlands...
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Maarel Orchids reduces the number of hours lights are needed by making smart...
15-12-2023In 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...
24-07-2023Growers 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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Manually coating in the UK: every greenhouse requires custom work
06-04-2023Even the British royal family is among his customers. Mike Spapé specializes in cleaning and coating non-standard greenhouses.
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Almost 25% increase in production thanks to AntiCondens
22-09-2022All plastic greenhouses in Dagestan near the Caspian Sea face the same issue: droplets of condensation absorb light and promote growth of pathogens. Tomato growing companies have found a solution in the form of AntiCondens for plastic.
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Every crop gets its own made-to-measure coating
18-07-2022In 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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Search for the right coating settles on ReduFuse IR
16-05-2022Bright coloured disbud chrysanthemums are sometimes sensitive to flower burn. Kamuro Flowers tried out various coatings to protect the flowers against excessive radiation.
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Grower harvests more freesia stems under ReduFlex Blue
15-04-2022Following a number of trials with various coatings, Tesselaar Freesia opted for ReduFlex Blue. This coating reflects heat and partially shields blue light. The result: better growth with more harvestable stems per square metre.
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ReduSol combined with three screens produces high quality orchids
25-02-2022Neil and Mike van Steekelenburg established their orchid nursery CosMic Plants in Beamsville, Ontario in 2004. They took along their Dutch cultivation expertise and knowledge but had to find a solution to the challenging climate. The ReduSol coating plays a key role in this respect.
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Better advice through knowledge sharing
15-02-2022At the beginning of this year, Lumiforte became a member of Plant Empowerment. This new membership allows us to share even more knowledge about climate control and plant balance.
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Orchids on Central Coast flourish year-round under protective coating
25-01-2022The climate on California’s Central Coast is perfect for growing orchids, provided you are able to protect them against the fierce radiation all year round. Cal Coast Orchids sells top-quality Phalaenopsis throughout the entire state and beyond.
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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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Coatings are an absolute necessity for greenhouse cultivation in Alberta
07-09-2021Big 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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Gerberas flourish under ReduFuse IR in Hungarian summer
24-06-2021The question is how best to keep gerberas productive in summer in the hot continental climate of Central Europe. As a consultant to growers, Alfred Forray has had good experience with ReduFuse IR.
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