Netherlands: Hybrid lighting at Jami VOF creates lovely bunches
The first harvest is expected in the second week of January. These bunches were formed during the time when only HID lighting was used. In about a month’s time we will harvest the tomatoes that have developed under LEDs. “These bunches look promising already!” says Andy de Jong. He is very enthusiastic about the investment in the new hybrid lighting system. This system consists of a combination of Philips GreenPower Plus 1000W top lighting (HID) and a double row of Philips GreenPower LED interlighting, both supplied by Lights Interaction Agro b.v.
The decision to invest in lighting at Jami was prompted by customer demand for high-quality tomatoes in winter from growers association Van Nature. Van Nature aims to supply, all year round, high-quality products that meet today’s food safety requirements. Jami’s tomatoes are excellent examples of this, according to Mark Versluis of Van Nature. He emphasizes that the Netherlands still stands for a strong product.
Given the combination of additional production per m², efficient energy consumption and the average prices for winter tomatoes, we consider the investment to be a sensible one. Michel Zwinkels of Jami: “Of course I notice that the sector is looking closely at what will happen here, after all, we are the first to invest in hybrid lighting to this extent. We’re certain that it’s a sound and forward-looking investment for ourselves and for Van Nature.”
For More information:
Philips Horticultural Lighting
Marjan Welvaarts, Global Marcom Manager Horticulture
Tel.: +31 (0)40 275 64 99
E-mail: [email protected]
www.philips.com/horti
Source: Philips Horti
