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Using AI for sustainable and resilient cultivation

Greenhouse horticulture stands on the brink of a technological revolution. While growers work daily to ensure the health of their crops, new [...]

A balanced plant: The foundation for healthy growth

Creating optimal conditions for crops is a challenge every grower faces. However, plants possess a strong natural ability to maintain their [...]

Flying eyes over the crops for optimal plant health

As you walk through the greenhouse, surrounded by the soft hum of fans, a bright orange drone whizzes above the green sea of plants. This ti [...]

A resilient plant thanks to a stable microclimate

A healthy plant is crucial for successful cultivation, and one of the most influential factors in this success is the microclimate. This spe [...]

Delivery of impressive basin in Canada

ErfGoed, a leading specialist in cultivation floors and water management, has partnered with Albers Alligator to deliver the largest water b [...]

A proper substrate ensures a healthy plant

When cultivating plants, factors such as light, water, and nutrients are often considered, but the impact of the substrate is frequently und [...]

ErfGoed strengthens team with key changes

ErfGoed has recently made some changes within its team. Machiel Paans, who has been responsible for sales for many years with great enthusia [...]

7 factors that influence plant resilience

Plant health is affected by various external factors, which can either strengthen or weaken a plant's vitality. While growers have control o [...]

A forklift could be the Ideal Internal Transport Solution fo [...]

Many tree and potted plant growers are incorporating forklifts into their internal transportation systems. According to Prins Maasdijk, this [...]

Fixed conveyor belts bring labor savings, calm, and structur [...]

Due to rising labor costs, an increasing number of North American growers are exploring automation options. Consequently, WPS has identified [...]

Choice of conveyor belt type depends on business and cultiva [...]

Labor is becoming increasingly scarce worldwide. Consequently, more growers are opting for automation, investing in either fixed or mobile c [...]

Be prepared for the future! Invest in good-quality irrigatio [...]

Water is becoming scarcer. Not only during dry periods but also in general. Due to factors such as population growth, higher living standard [...]

Steve Evans, the new agent for ErfGoed in the United Kingdom

ErfGoed is happy to announce that Steve Evans has started as an agent for ErfGoed Floors in the UK. Steve has his own business, SNRG Structu [...]

ErfGoed turns WaterSystems into a dedicated department

Water determines the success of greenhouse and nursery crops: without water, plants won't grow, and without plants, there is no business. Ma [...]

PathWay and Trolley Tracks: When should you choose which log [...]

Do you work with Danish trolleys (CC trolleys) to 'pick' plants from your ErfGoedFloor? ErfGoed offers various logistics solutions to make t [...]

Creating the Best Growing Condition in the Nursery: 4 Key Ti [...]

As a shrub or perennial grower, you can't control the outdoor climate. However, you can influence the microclimate around your plants, which [...]

3 Irrigation systems for nurseries

The choice of irrigation system can significantly impact your operations and product quality, so it's crucial to choose the right one. We'll [...]

Combatting Soil and Plant Fungus in Perennials: 6 Essential [...]

Soil and plant fungus can pose significant challenges in cultivating potted nursery products. The pivotal question is how nursery operators [...]

Growing without additional labor with smart logistics: 3 tip [...]

The labor scarcity is increasing, even in the nursery and perennial plant industry. Automating and/or properly organizing logistics and proc [...]

How do you smartly build the future of your nursery?

To ensure a healthy future for your nursery and business, it's crucial to have clear direction. In other words, put a dot on the horizon tow [...]

The Quality and Risks of 4 Water Sources for Growers

Growers in their nurseries use water from various sources. Rainwater is the most common, but in addition, they also use well water, tap wate [...]

The Airflow system enables energy savings and improved crop [...]

The innovative Airflow system by ErfGoed offers energy savings opportunities and can significantly lower crop temperatures. This benefits cr [...]

4 Irrigation Systems in Horticulture: Choosing the Right Met [...]

The method of watering plays a crucial role in the quality of your crops. It affects logistics, labor, overall costs, and the constant high [...]

Irrigation systems for growers: Ebb and flow system versus s [...]

When maintaining a consistent product quality, picking the right irrigation system is key. You've got a few options, like ebb and flow syste [...]

Irrigation systems: Ebb and flow system versus water booms

Choosing the right irrigation system is crucial to deliver consistent and good product quality. There are numerous choices in this regard; e [...]

Irrigation systems: Ebb and flow system versus drip irrigati [...]

To ensure the delivery of consistent and exceptional product quality, selecting the appropriate irrigation system becomes paramount. With a [...]

How do you make sure irrigation water is guaranteed to be cl [...]

In addition to sufficient irrigation water, it is also crucial that you have access to clean irrigation water at all times. ErfGoed is happy [...]

How do you survive dry periods as a grower? 4 important tips [...]

The climate is changing, and dry periods are becoming more frequent, putting pressure on water availability for the agricultural sector. And [...]

Filtering irrigation water: when do you choose which techniq [...]

Clean, high-quality irrigation water is a must for good crop growth. To use water of high quality, it is often necessary to filter it. But w [...]

Supply security of growers at risk!

As a grower, you want to be a reliable supplier for your customers and deliver the best quality product. Having access to high-quality irrig [...]

6 challenges for growers; the greenhouse floor as a solution

Running a growing operation in the year 2023 is no mean feat. As an entrepreneur, you face more and more challenges. Here we look at some of [...]

'Aerated floor' offers opportunities for a better-growing cl [...]

An ebb-and-flow floor heats and cools by means of hoses under the floor. With the injection of air, the air around the crop is heated or coo [...]

Benches versus ErfGoedFloor: the 7 main differences

Are you searching for a new surface for your greenhouse or outdoor field? Then you're looking for information not only about the price but a [...]

Ground Cover versus ErfGoedFloor: the 7 main differences

Choosing a new cultivation floor or surface for your greenhouse or outdoor field is difficult; numerous options exist. For example, you can [...]

Greenhouse flooring: Dutch Container Systems versus an ErfGo [...]

Choosing a new surface/floor for your greenhouse or outdoor field is not easy; numerous options exist. Our white paper "Ranking the greenhou [...]

Greenhouse floors: Concrete floor versus ErfGoedFloor [12 po [...]

Do you plan to build a new greenhouse or take over an existing operation? Or are you currently experiencing too much failure? Does it someti [...]

A new greenhouse floor or system: 5 crucial points to consid [...]

Suppose you are investing in a new cultivation floor or cultivation environment. In that case, you naturally want to maximize your investmen [...]

ErfGoed in the Horticulture leaders podcast | Rhyzone

6 reasons to buy/renovate a new greenhouse floor or outdoor [...]

If you are expanding, replacing, or renovating certain parts of your growing areas, investing in a new cultivation floor or system makes sen [...]

Stop algae growth at your nursery- 6 important tips!

If your plants are growing well, algae will also grow well. This is because algae - like plants - love water, light, nutrition, and temperat [...]

Measuring water quality: the how, what, and why!

'To measure is knowing, to guess is missing.' And that is precisely why we measure so much; we want to base our decisions on facts! Entrepre [...]

11 practical tips to save water in horticulture

In many parts of the world, there is a water shortage. In recent years, real water shortages are occurring more frequently and in more count [...]

Why is water the most important subject for growers in the c [...]

Recently this video was published. It shows (on 14.24) how the drought border in North America is moving more and more to the West (and East [...]

7 points of interest for water management in horticulture

Water is becoming an increasingly relevant issue for the horticultural sector. Therefore, it is important to be well prepared and know what [...]

How do I ensure sufficient water buffering against extreme r [...]

Recently, I was at a foreign trade show. During my visit, the sky became increasingly threatening. Clearly, different weather was coming. Ju [...]

Irrigation in the nursery; how much water do I need?

Not having enough water is disastrous for crop growth. Every grower knows that. But when do you have enough water? As an entrepreneur, you l [...]

Water, the theme of the future!

ErfGoed has published a new white paper on the theme of water. A topic that will be increasingly prominent on the agenda in the coming years [...]

Recorded webinar: 'Don’t miss the advantages of the right cu [...]

We believe the most natural way of growing plants is on the floor. It's important to create and control the microclimate around the pot and [...]

Cor Bremmer joins ErfGoed as Head of Commerce

ErfGoed is happy to announce that Cor Bremmer -former Commercial Director at Beekenkamp Plants Ornamentals- joins the company. Born in a gro [...]

Root rot under the microscope: 7 important tips

Phytophthora, Pythium, Chalara Elegans, Fusarium and Rhizoctonia have one thing in common: these fungi affect the plant's roots. In this cas [...]

The three balances of the plant

As a grower, you want to create the perfect conditions, for optimal plant growth. But the key is not to overdo it, the authors of the Plant [...]

A proper foundation, a healthy plant! [4 tips]

Plants are usually on a cultivation surface. This surface greatly influences the health and resilience of a crop, and thus also on the balan [...]

How could growers minimize the risk of diseases in crops? [4 [...]

Disease prevention is a very important topic in horticulture. Of course: a completely disease-free culture does not exist, but you can striv [...]

What are the benefits of sustainable growing for the grower?

We see many opportunities for sustainable cultivation. For years, our developments have kept us ahead of legislation, and we can take plenty [...]

The right way to irrigate plants with water in a greenhouse!

Water is an essential topic in horticulture. It is vital to have enough water in the dry seasons, but water is also needed on cold days. Wat [...]

Watch recorded webinar: ‘How to manage the demand of water i [...]

Water is essential in horticulture. It is vital to have a supply of quality water in the dry seasons, but water is also needed in cold weath [...]

The impact of a preventive cultivation strategy on the plant [...]

Kirsten Leiss spoke about the impact of sustainable growing on plant health. What impact does a resilient plant have on the environment? Wha [...]

The way to get a optimal climate in your greenhouse!

Summertime. Temperatures are rising, it’s nice, but it can also be too hot. In that case we look for ways to cool down. Then we can keep goi [...]

Phalaenopsis: increased flexibility and quality on the ErfGo [...]

Jack Ford Sales Manager USA

We are excited to announce Jack Ford to the role of Sales Manager USA. Jack will work to strengthen the company’s presence of the unique Erf [...]

Growing tomato plants on a cultivation floor!

Growing tomato plants on a cultivation floor! Arjan Kouwenhoven’s company Fonte Verde Agro is located in Adradas, not far from Sao Paulo in [...]

The ErfGoed valve for optimal irrigation

Vegetable growers choose ErfGoedFloor

Guillaume Sallembien, the director of Arc’At Plants, is the first vegetable grower to install an ErfGoedFloor. ‘Watering comes from below. W [...]

Final report on chrysanthemum trial available on video

ErfGoed and Van Iperen have released a video in conclusion to the trial with chrysanthemums on a cultivation floor. Research leader Cock van [...]

ErfGoed develops fire-retardant ground cloth

Fire prevention is an increasingly important theme in horticulture. Particularly now there have been a number of major incidents. Which is w [...]

ErfGoed researches chrysanthemum growing on a cultivation fl [...]

Can chrysanthemums be grown in any other way than in the open ground? To answer this question, ErfGoed teamed up with Delphy, Van Iperen and [...]

ErfGoed conducts follow-up study into growing chrysanthemums [...]

The second trial with the cultivation of chrysanthemums on a cultivation floor was concluded successfully during a meeting at the ErfGoed te [...]

Tackling root causes

Do you know the feeling? There’s water everywhere but you haven’t got the time to find out what is really going on. So you just bail out the [...]

No crop loss for French growers raising plants outdoors than [...]

The ErfGoedFloor meant salvation for their outdoor plants for two French growers. During the extreme weather conditions of the past few mont [...]

Constant water delivery reduces pesticide use

There was an article in the February 2017 issue of KAS about de Kreekrug, the new location of the SV.CO pot plant nursery in De Lier. In add [...]

Talking to flowers

Have you seen Google’s new initiative yet? It’s called Google Tulip and it was presented on 1 April. Obviously, the date is a warning sign h [...]

Quality sells itself

We conducted tests with the display life of geraniums a few years ago. We wanted to find out whether it is true that plants from our cultiva [...]

How do I ensure that the cultivation floor is stable and dur [...]

Our company is well-known as a specialist in the development and installing cultivation floors. In order to be a specialist in that respect, [...]

How can I make the climate in my glasshouse drier?

Not so long ago we were battling damp at home. The windows always seemed to be completely misted. You could even see the water dripping from [...]

How can you create the ideal growing conditions?

This September it will be 30 years since I took my first steps in glasshouse horticulture. Back then I was just 17. I can remember it like i [...]

How consumer-friendly are we in the ornamental horticulture [...]

As ErfGoed operates on the international market, it is increasingly obvious to me how different horticulture can be in other countries. Take [...]

Grey is the new black

As I was having a chat in the car park last summer, I leaned on my wife’s car. Not a good idea: it’s unbelievable how hot a black car can ge [...]

Good stewardship

We have another new phenomenon in Europe: youth for climate. These young people have been skipping school to demonstrate for climate action. [...]

ErfGoedFloor cuts pesticide use

There was an interesting article in the February issue of the Dutch trade magazine KAS about the new premises for SV.CO pot plant nursery in [...]

ErfGoed and foreign rules and regulations

ErfGoed was established sixty years ago, when we were still getting our feet dirty. And we’re still just as down to earth these days. So it [...]

The energy transition in greenhouse horticulture

Saving energy is an important issue these days. In the past, we thought our resources were endless. These days, we are much more aware of wh [...]

Weaning the Dutch off gas

For a long time, gas has been the leading fossil fuel in Dutch households. Every home had to be fitted out with a gas connection. We use gas [...]

The cultivation floor of the future is ready for extreme wea [...]

As I write this, the southern provinces of the Netherlands, together with parts of France and Germany, are once more fighting extreme weathe [...]

The meaning of the name ErfGoed

Our company name ‘ErfGoed’ is easy to pronounce for Dutch growers. Foreign growers often find it difficult. Particularly in the beginning. B [...]

Blog: Falling levels in water basins

I have already written about the impact of climate change. My focus then was mainly on extreme rainfall and severe problems with excess wate [...]

The comfortable road to retirement with our ErfGoedFloor®

I read an article last week in a Dutch trade magazine that translates as The Tree Nursery. The headline – ‘Keeping employees fit until retir [...]

Important decisions for growers with an eye to the future!

Rabobank issued a new publication last month about developments in the ornamentals sector. The outlook is very bright indeed, provided the s [...]

Adversity brings growth

There’s a movie on YouTube with a rabbi talking about how lobsters grow. I think we can learn a lot from this. Especially at the moment. A l [...]

BLOG: A real family business

The third Tuesday of September is the State Opening of Parliament (Prinsjesdag) in the Netherlands. This is traditionally the day when the K [...]

Increasing the resilience of plants

In the Boomkwekerij [Tree Growing] trade journal of 8 July this year (no.14) were a few articles worth reading on the use of so-called plant [...]

Vegetable plants on a cultivation floor?

That’s the question that often crops up when I talk to growers who specialise in growing vegetable plants. Usually followed by: ‘That’s what [...]

Growing Phalaenopsis in the most innovative greenhouse

A few weeks from now, we will be starting work at Ter Laak Orchids in Wateringen. That’s no big news in itself, of course, but this will be [...]

BLOG: The great importance of continuity in your business op [...]

Continuity is vital for every company. Horticulture is no exception to this rule. Just imagine that, due to circumstances beyond your contro [...]

Blog: How can you stand out from the crowd as a grower of po [...]

It is clear to everyone that the world is changing rapidly. The agricultural sector is also being transformed. To take just one example, the [...]