René: "The first bunch in Grubbenvorst was too coarse, because we went back in temperature too quickly during cultivation. So next year we’ll bring up the temperature more. In America we have done just that and we have had no problems. We also plant 2.9 plants per square meter to prevent the tomatoes from becoming too rough too soon.”
Above expectations
Rene continues: "The lighted cultivation was better than expected. The quality is excellent and I think even more is possible. Tests results showed a plant density of 2.9, so that's ideal: the highest possible production with a lower average fruit weight.”“The trading community is positive about the Tourance," says Rene, "and also about the Winter Wonders brand. We should strive for a fixed price in advance. The market should be able to handle 50 hectares of a medium-sized tomato. The quality of a medium tomato is easier to achieve, and they give smoother bunches with a beautiful vine shape."
| Klasse 1 geleverd aan Kompany | |||
| plantdatum | zaaidatum | ||
| Onbelichte kas America | 10,66 kg/m2 | 27 augustus | 3 augustus |
| Oude kas Grubbenvorst | 10,32 kg/m2 | 3 september | 30 juli |
| Nieuwe kas Grubbenvorst | 10,62 kg/m2 | 3 september | 30 juli |
| Belichte kas America | 15.6 kg/m2 | 29 augustus | 3 augustus |
Company profile
Name: Welles LtdGrower: Rene Welles
Greenhouse area: 9 ha.
Breed: Tourance 2.8 hectares exposed, 6.2 hectares unexposed
Crop Advisor: Wout van Leeuwen
Sales: Kompany
Plant System: 5 rows (Grubbenvorst) 4 rows (Horst America)
Spacing: 2.9 plants per square meter
Substrate: 4.8 hectares rock wool, 4.2 aha. pumice
CHP: Jenbacher (2 x 2 MW)
Screen: LS 10 Ultra
Source: LivingNews, De Ruiter
