A changing climate, increased need for self-sufficiency and limited space creates new challenges with cultivation. More and more solutions are being sought in vertical farming, city farming and cultivation containers. The lack of daylight means that creative solutions are needed to ensure that every crop grows optimally. Optimization based on the light level in combination with the correct climate control allows crops to develop in the desired manner. The efficiency of the lighting is important so that the applied power is optimally used.
In addition, it must be possible to grow different crops, possibly even in the same room. Wide applicability is desired to easily grow different crops.
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Vincent van der Gaag, son of a dutch greenhouse builder, strives to develop a concept in which he applies a unique vertical cultivation system in a container. These containers are ment to be used worldwide, in urban environments.
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A passionate grower of all kind of herbs and peppers. Research into innovations is taken very seriously, so people are curious about artifical sunlight. Which lighting is best for cultivation? They have tested colored leds from various manufacturers hang in the test set-up. They are not dissatisfied, but can it be done better?
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The Peelkroon has the desire to harvest strawberries during the winter months, this is only possible if sufficient sunlight is available. In the newly built greenhouse it is important that sufficient sunlight is there, but the light must also be ergonomically correct for the staff. The first trial harvest contained much more fruit per m2 than usual and the taste is excellent. The staff also likes to work under natural light.
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Fromboer is a beautiful company that has been growing various types of lettuce for 15 years and want to do this in the most environmentally friendly way. Arjan and Leonard have been dealing with the lighting issue for a while. Various spectra have been reviewed and tested, without the desired end result. They want to be able to grow varieties that the market demands and that does not work with a limited spectrum.
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Rolf Vijverberg from Harmelen grows a unique pepper; the Enjoya. He does not do this alone, but in a consortium, as the name of the company indicates. Growing all year round is what motivates Rolf to look at new techniques, including lighting. After all, his customers also ask for his product during the dark period of the year. Good light is the only element missing from October to March.
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