Area of Expertise

Fertigation, Hygiene & Water Treatment

Water is more than irrigation alone. The way water, nutrients and hygiene come together in the greenhouse directly influences root activity, nutrient uptake and plant performance. By understanding how irrigation strategies interact with plant physiology, growers can create a more stable root environment and improve crop resilience.

Healthy crops start with clean systems, balanced irrigation and active roots.

Precision water and nutrient steering

Keeping EC, water uptake and nutrient balance predictable and stable

Water and nutrients influence nearly every physiological process in the plant. Precision means supplying them at the right moment and in the right balance, aligned with what the crop is actually using.

Stable EC levels, clean irrigation water, and good system hygiene prevent fluctuations that would otherwise disrupt growth. When irrigation follows plant activity, light levels, and climate conditions, uptake becomes predictable and the plant remains active without stress.

This approach creates healthier crops that maintain steady growth throughout the season.

Ruud Schulte

Water management expert at Van der Ende Group

Ruud Schulte

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