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Shade System with Crop

Shade System with Crop

The climate screens will bring you the expected benefits, such as greater yields, higher quality and lower energy costs. The main functions of climate screens are energy saving and shading. Beyond this, the screen is a valuable instrument for controlling the greenhouse growing climate. As these functions are interlinked, knowledge of greenhouse climate control is key, which is why we begin with some of the basics.

Only a rational application of our climate screens will bring you the expected benefits, such as greater yields, higher quality and lower energy costs.

There are some challenges to deal with to achieve the perfect conditions for your plants. A perfect balance of light levels, humidity and temperatures must be obtained, even when outdoor conditions are changed. Flexibility is an important key.

Our screens can't affect outdoor conditions, but is a valuable instrument for managing and controlling the climate inside the greenhouse. As its functions are interlinked, knowledge of greenhouse climate control is key, which is why we begin with some of the basics.

The following pages are aimed to provide valuable insights to help make your greenhouse operation even more successful. In addition, our consultants will be happy to provide you with further information and grower specific

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OBSCURA70FR WB+B

Cucumber -Cucumbers prefer day/night temperatures of 22/19⁰C (72/60°F). The best way to cut heating costs is to use one of our transparent energy screens. In areas where winter temperatures tend to drop below 4 ⁰C (39°F), you might consider a double energy screen for even greater savings.

High light levels go hand in hand with high production levels. But don’t overdo it: radiation greater than 600 W/m2 could result in problems for your crop. In countries with moderate summers, you can always use the available energy screen for shading. In warmer climates, we’d recommend screens with 40% to 50% shading and an open structure for ventilation.

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OBSCURA70 FR WB+BW

Tomato - Tomatoes like high light intensity. So, depending on the temperature, shading is only required above 650 W/m2. That’s why a 20% to 50% shading screen will more than likely cover your needs.

In colder areas, heating is the only way to ensure perfect temperatures – day and night. Thanks to our energy saving screens, you can look forward to both the ideal growing climate and significant cost reductions.

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OBSCURA75FB A+B

Lettuce - Most greenhouse lettuce varieties grow just fine at 10-15°C (50-59°F). Which is good news if you’re looking to keep heating costs down to a minimum. Our transparent energy screens are ideal for locations where the average winter temperature drops to 4°C (39°F) and below.

To prevent leaf burning, greenhouse-grown lettuce requires summer shading. Depending on the crop, and whether you’re based in the north or in the south, we’ll help you pick just the right shade effect.

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OBSCURA75FR AB + BW

Pepper - Pepper thrives at day/night temperatures of around 21/18°C (81/64°F). The best way to trim your heating costs is to use a transparent energy screen. In colder areas, where winter temperatures tend to drop below 4 ⁰C (39°F), you might consider a double energy screen for even greater savings.

High light levels go hand in hand with high production levels. But don’t overdo it: radiation greater than 600 W/m2 could result in quality problems for your crop. In countries with moderate summers, you might want to use the available energy screen for shading. In warmer climates, we’d recommend screens with 40% to 50% shading and an open structure for ventilation.

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