Cultivation system

Let us tell you more about our unique growing method
Since 2005, From Boer has been using a state-of-the-art growing technique at its nurseries in Ridderkerk. Based on hydroponics, the company cultivates its lettuce in nutrient-rich-water gutters instead of soil.
Environmentally friendly

This cultivation system ensures a clean and green product, and for very good reasons. Because the climatic conditions in the greenhouse are much drier with water cultivation than with soil cultivation, there is also less chance of disease. What’s more, this form of cultivation does not require weed eradication or soil decontamination. Consequently, fewer chemicals are needed.

Plants also receive additional lighting in the winter months to ensure growth. Then there is the question of presentation and reliability. The lettuce we deliver comes with its root ball attached. For one thing, the root ball ensures that the lettuce remains fresh and full of vitamins longer even without refrigeration. Not only does this ensure that the product stays fresh and crisp longer, but it also makes it look quite decorative in the kitchen. This also means that Boer Den Hoedt can deliver a clean, environmentally friendly and attractive product with a consistent high quality year round.

From plant to final product

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Small plants

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Place in the gutters

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Transport the plants

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Into the correct compartment

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Into the correct compartment

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Lettuce varieties

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Spray before harvest

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Harvest

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Package

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Environmentally friendly and much less disease

All rainwater on the farm is collected and used for lettuce cultivation. The lettuce grows in a system where the water is continuously filtered and reused. This creates a closed system of watering and there are no discharges into nature. With a view to a clean and safe product, From Boer considers this cultivation system to be very suitable. Because the climate in this system is much drier than in soil cultivation, people suffer much less from diseases. There is also no need to control weeds and disinfect the soil. As a result, a clean and reliable product is delivered. We make 100% use of green electricity.