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Tuesday, 10 April 2018
by Ed Hardy
Tomatoes grown under LED’s only
A Dutch grower, Lans Zeeland, has recently become the first to grow tomatoes in a large greenhouse under a full-LED setup, where growers have previously used HPS lamps or hybrid setups. Although the LED units look similar to SON-T lamps, rather than the red/blue installations often used in trials, Tuesday, 13 February 2018
by Ed Hardy
Belgian grower brings the taste of summer early
A Belgian strawberry grower, Welroy Fruit, has been able to produce the Sonata strawberry variety earlier than many competitors, due in part to the use of LED lighting. Thursday, 01 February 2018
by Ed Hardy
Getting the humidity basics right first
On Wednesday 24 January, hosted by Bordon Hill Nurseries, GrowSave presented a workshop on glasshouse humidity control to a group of 18 growers. The focus was very much on the fundamentals, with the workshop targeting those who would like to develop their understanding of some of the science and Tuesday, 28 November 2017
by Ed Hardy
Looking after your biomass boiler
The latest GrowSave* event focused on how operators of biomass boilers can ensure they are getting the most out of their equipment. Many growers and businesses have installed biomass boilers in recent years, taking advantage of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. Tuesday, 14 November 2017
by Ed Hardy
Growers growing with a difference
On 7 November, GrowSave kicked off an exciting, new study group project, focusing on Next Generation Growing (NGG). The pilot programme aims to take NGG principles and techniques, which have been established in the Netherlands, and help a select group of UK growers implement them at their nurseries. Thursday, 14 September 2017
by Ed Hardy
Energy storage is more than just batteries
Mention energy storage and many people will first think of batteries. While this is part of the story, electricity is just one form of energy. Growers may be more familiar with heat released through the combustion of fuel in a boiler or engine, for example. Heat too can be stored, often as hot Tuesday, 22 August 2017
by Ed Hardy
Waste: an inevitable by-product of living or a useful resource?
Even in these modern times, waste remains a part of our daily lives. From organic matter to petroleum-based plastic, waste comes in many forms. Recycling is a higher priority these days than at any time in the past, but doing so is not always a cost-effective option. In such cases, other methods of Thursday, 10 August 2017
by Ed Hardy
Does your store have a sense of smell?
Over the last couple of years, we have been involved with a research project that focuses on improving storage conditions for potatoes in terms of energy use and the evenness of airflow within the crop for the distribution of anti-sprouting agents. Friday, 21 July 2017
by Ed Hardy
How do you like your potatoes? Baked, mashed, boiled, electronic?
Over the last couple of years, I have been involved with an Innovate UK (IUK) funded research project focusing on improving storage conditions for potatoes. The fundamental aim is to improve the evenness of airflow in potato stores, allowing anti-sprouting agents to be distributed more evenly Tuesday, 27 June 2017
by Ed Hardy
