At Hazeu Orchids , the first Pretact ® treated bamboo stick have formally been taken into habit . After a recollective process of examination and cooperation between Van Nifterik and Hazeu Orchids , Van Nifterik is now acquaint Pretact in two dissimilar treatment forms . A logical step towards further sustainability for the orchid nursery .
Theo Wolbrink of Van Nifterik , Arno Hueting and Paul Verstegen of Hazeu Orchids
Due to changing growing weather condition , including the modification to LED and less accessibility of fungicides , cast on sticks is an progressively common job . Van Nifterik therefore see the need to look for alternatives . In the hunting - which embark on some 2.5 years ago - they set up their own test internet site and tried many combinations of agents . Hazeu also actively enter in the trials . finally , Pretact emerged from there .
" Our patience has been painfully tested , but we are very well-chosen to have taken this stone’s throw together with Hazeu , " explains Theo Wolbrink of Van Nifterik . " It is quite a footstep in the correct focal point when it comes to sustainability , and this will also countenance us to move frontwards for quite a few years . Pretact will make the plasticize sticks redundant . "
Paul Verstegen , gross sales managing director at Hazeu Orchids adds : " A few year ago , we already switched to the hexangular deal to grow as sustainably as potential . This is one more step in this mental process . The choice we made in this for Van Nifterik was also a witting choice . " Hazeu Orchids was involved from the very commencement by essay the stick at its own production sites . In doing so , the full year of examination revealed no fungus and no damage to the plant .
Pretact is available in the traditional dyed black colour and caramelised , Hazeu ’s selection . Caramelisation burns the sugars out of the stick , which gives reduced susceptibleness to fungi and make dyeing unnecessary . It apply a natural look .
Theo concludes , " This is a gyration in the ' reefer worldly concern ' . No one expected that - despite taking so long - it has happened so chop-chop . Several cultivator have now made the pick for Pretact - treated spliff and it is expected that this treatment will be available sector - wide as early as this give . "
This week , Van Nifterik will be present at the IPM in Essen ( Hall 6 , 6G37 ) , where Hazeu ’s orchids with the raw Pretact sticks will also be on display .
For more information : Van Nifterik HollandBonnetstraat 406718 XN EdeTel : +31 ( 0)342 424 166[email protected]www.vannifterik.com
Hazeu OrchidsSchimmelpenninck v / d Oyeweg 932645 CC DelfgauwTel : +31(0)15 257 4240[email protected]www.hazeuorchids.nl
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