After two years of deliberation , conception and development , Royal Van Zanten has introduce a completely new system for selection in the Alstroemeria breeding sector . wandering , low crimper tables and hybrid inflammation with light-emitting diode and Son - T control space - preservation , faster flowering , even more reliable quality and a rescue on scarce labour
No more taking care of rejected plantsAlstroemeria breeding requires a caboodle of skill , metre and space . seedling are planted , form a substantial rhizome ( rootstock ) and then rest in the nursery in the full priming coat for a whole season . Even after the option , during which approximately 95 % of the seedlings are refuse , each works requires aid , light and blank space . The well cared for , but rejected plants end up on the rubbish heap at the end of the season .
' This process has been in indigence for reclamation for some metre , ’ say Dave Geerlings , Alstroemeria breeder at Royal Van Zanten . ‘ So in 2020 we started an foundation task . rolling wave table and the fit systems for the Alstroemeria cultivation and gentility were custom developed by our squad in cooperation with the suppliers . '
Gaining time and spaceWith the new cultivation and selection system , Royal Van Zanten has achieved a big improvement in the selection process . ‘ We are gaining clock time and space , ’ says Dave . ‘ The rejected flora are eliminated immediately , which means that we can use much less space . In addition , the new rolling tables take up less space than the regular culture bottom , even though more plant fit on them . Thisis partially because they only have to oblige the small plant , and part because much less blank is needed for walkways between the roll tables . So it ’s a double win . ’
A renewed and sustainable kindling formulaThe inflammation organisation has also been upgraded . This contributes to the efficiency improvement and ascertain a upright connection to the market . The combining of sustainable LED and Son - T lighting ensures quicker flowering , allow for earlier and good selection .
The seedlings that pass the first table selection are planted in the soil for the second selection . The fresh loose formula is also applied there . With this instauration , selected works grow in consideration like to those of our partners , the grower . This gives them even more certainty about the quality and characteristics of our varieties
For more informationRoyal van ZantenLavendelweg 151435 EW RijsenhoutT : +31 ( 0)297 387000www.royalvanzanten.com
