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Extended propagation is 50% more energy-efficient

One of the nominations for the Horti Fair Innovation Award 2012, concerned a system for extended propagation. In extended propagation, the crops are planted in triple rows for several weeks or months, using 50% of the surface area of ​​the greenhouse. Only when the fruits begin to develop, the mature plants are alternately picked and the nursery can be put back into use. This will save energy in even the coldest month.

Putting small plants together is a proven concept. This in fact is how the whole concept of heated horticulture came into being. The process allowed the growers to start propagation early on in the spring, with little winter fuel.

No more expensive boiler gas

The added advantage of heating a smaller surface is that the CHP can provide the full amount of heat required, without reverting to expensive 'boiler' gas.

Alternative to existing planting methods

In a tried and tested method, a young plant is placed between older crop. This method has the usual disadvantages like lack of light, a suboptimal climate and diseases that may infect the newly placed crop.

But extended propagation may yield some interesting results here as well. By this type of cultivation in a separate department, the young plants receive the best possible start with sufficient light and the right climate.

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