Snack tomato grower opts for double screen installation in new greenhouse
Source: HD.com
Cultivation now takes place on approximately 20 hectares from multiple locations, with quality, uniformity, and efficiency at the forefront. A fine example of this is the recent new construction site, where a double screen installation with two Luxous 1147 H2no screens was chosen for the first time.
Trust from practice The choice of Luxous 1147 H2no FR did not come out of the blue. Westburg has already been working with H2no screens at two existing locations for several years.
In that case, we prefer to opt for as much direct light in the greenhouse as possible." When Luxous 1147 H2no FR subsequently became available, the step was quickly taken. "At our existing locations, the H2no screens are single-sided.
Why this matters: For operators, this is a water-management story. The useful signal is that direct substrate measurements can help cut drain loss materially without giving up yield or fruit quality, which is exactly the kind of controllable efficiency gain a facility can build on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does substrate sensing matter in free-drain strawberry systems?
Because drain percentage tells a grower what already happened, while substrate moisture and EC data show root-zone conditions directly. That makes it easier to cut water loss without guessing.
What is the operator takeaway from this trial?
If the thresholds are understood well enough, growers can reduce drain water materially while protecting yield and fruit quality, which makes sensing an operational tool instead of a reporting tool.
