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What does vertical air movement do to the crop? Guus Cox from Cox Strawberries B.V. in Horst (Limburg) grows 7,2 ha of strawberries together with his father Ber. In addition, they also grow tray plants for their own production. For an optimal crop in the strawberry greenhouse, they have chosen Hinovator fans from Hinova. Guus: “After 10 years of cultivation in this greenhouse, we deliberately opted for these Hinova vertical recirculation fans in 2017. They have several advantages, besides a large airflow capacity, they are silent and variable in speed. ”
Hans Weisbeek, owner Hinova: “Good air movement is necessary to create an even climate in a greenhouse. The Hinovator reduces negative effects due to moisture and cold in a simple and energy-efficient way. ”
Guus: “Since using the Hinovator, we have noticed that we have a more active crop, we have a higher water absorption. The fans are controlled via the climate computer on moisture deficit to continuously stimulate evaporation. The climate computer controls the fans in range of 0 to 100% at a HD of 8 to 3 g/m3 respectively. When comparing crops, we see a positive difference when using these fans. We have a longer evaporation time which results in more water absorption. This has shown that we maintain fruit size more easily. The fans are worth a lot to us and we wouldn’t want to take them out. ”
The Hinovator can be used anywhere. Hans: “The advantage of this fan is that it is easy to adjust in speed. Each crop has its own characteristics and the Hinovator can be used to suit everyone’s needs. There are different methods to control the fans, via a 0-10 Volt signal but also with a very reliable in-house developed wireless system. The fans contain energy-efficient motors and are very quiet. They are made of high-quality materials and require little maintenance. ”
Guus: “We are very satisfied with the Hinovator. We grow more generative, and we have a stable climate which ensures an active plant. We also notice that it contributes to our CO2 efficiency, the plant does not have to supply much vapour pressure to open stomata’s, although this is difficult to substantiate with figures. The fans do their job well, they run continuously. ”
Are you also interested in the possibilities for your new or existing greenhouse? Then visit hinova.nl or call us for an appointment. We are happy to tell you more about the various options.
