The climate control system at Linton Flowers has made it possible to get three good harvests from a Lisianthus crop. On the flip side, however, Lisianthus are a fairly slow plant to get started. The Way Ahead Having revolutionised the climate control systems at Linton Flowers, David's next plan involves redesigning the entire irrigation system for the farm, through computer-linked solenoids in each house. We still grow in the soil, but we supplement with nutrients in the irrigation water. In many ways, the lighting installation has provided Linton Fresh Flowers with the 'missing ingredient' in their market plan to supply year-round flowers, to regular clients.
Customers like to deal with consistent quality.
And further improvements will inevitably follow, as the next generation of greenhouse control and mechanisation becomes available. If you don't, you'll be left behind. And the flower business is one that's changing dramatically. Us - Email Casper Copyright 2001 Capser Publications . All Rights Reserved.