“For year-round quality steaming is a must”

In the winter radish grows more slowly so it is more difficult to cultivate for quality. Daily Fresh Radish prepares for this by treating the land intensively during the autumn. "The entire company is in disorder - but this is a must if you want to produce quality year round."

Coco peat and steam
In order to face the winter in a good way, it takes hard work in the autumn in radish cultivation. The whole garden is filled with a layer of 3 to 4 cm coco peat. "this is for the optimal structure of the soil," explains Grootscholten. Afterwards, the garden is steamed and the sheets are inflated for eight hours. "The whole company stands on its head," says Grootscholten. It is hard work and all in all it costs too much money. "But to grow intensively throughout the year and pursue quality, this really is a must. The radish grows in the ground, which for us is sacred. The costs precede revenues, we say."

Coco sprinkled and ploughed

Steaming of soil

Optimal growth
Treatment is necessary because the winter is a difficult period for radish cultivation. The growth is disappointing and it is difficult to keep the quality at a high level. "By steaming, we can accelerate the growth somewhat. We have more radishes for our customers." Also, for the quality of the radish this period is important. "The knife actually cuts both ways: Quality and production, which in turn delivers satisfied customers. So we start the winter without worrying too much."

Radish seedlings

Radish at a later stage, just before the harvest

The first harvest of the steamed soil has started. "The result is impressive. We and our staff are very happy."

First harvest after steaming!

For more information:
Daily Fresh Radish
Fa. J. & D. Grootscholten
Hoge Geest 25
2671 LK Naaldwijk
Nederland
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.dailyfreshradish.nl

For sales information:
Telerscoöperatie Best of Four u.a.
Ziedewij 5
2991 LA Barendrecht
Email: [email protected]
Telefoon: 0180 622 499
Fax: 0180 820 222
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