Eating healthy starts with the way that our food is produced. The method and location in which our vegetables grow affects the nutrients we consume with every meal. This month, we are highlighting the opportunities and developments in vegetable cultivation within greenhouse horticulture, an advanced cultivation method that many people know little about but is constantly evolving.
Sustainable greenhouse vegetable cultivation
Every year, extensive research is conducted to find more sustainable ways to grow vegetables within greenhouses. Modern greenhouses utilize innovative technologies such as high-tech lighting systems to create optimal growth conditions, and drip irrigation systems to manage water efficiently. Additionally, continuous research and experimentation help develop new methods in substrate cultivation, that are advanced and increasingly sustainable.
One of the key advantages of greenhouse cultivation is the ability to improve the control of growth conditions, which is more predictable than open-field farming. This allows for year-round cultivation, including the harvest of fresh and nutritious vegetables. By incorporating sustainable energy sources such as geothermal heat and solar energy, the environmental impact of greenhouse vegetable production is continuously being reduced.
Curious to see how it works?
On March 14, two experts in sustainable greenhouse horticulture, Peter Klapwijk (board member of Stichting De Groentedeler and greenhouse horticulture advisor) and Sjoerd Nieboer (lecturer, trainer, and coach in greenhouse horticulture), will give an exclusive guided tour at the World Horti Center. They have been following the developments in the sector for years and have a lot of knowledge to share.
Would you like to learn more about the latest innovations, ongoing experiments, and the use of light and energy in greenhouses? Sign up now for this special tour!
Practical Information
Location:
World Horti Center
Europa 1
2672 ZX Naaldwijk, Westland
Date & Time:
Friday, March 14, 2025
Arrival at 14:00
Expected end time: 16:00
Cost:
Participation in this guided tour costs €5.00. This money goes straight to Stichting De Groentedeler. Of course a voluntary additional donation is greatly appreciated. Your contribution helps us finance this year’s vegetable subscriptions, ensuring that we can harvest extra fresh produce for the customers of Voedselbank Leiden.
The future of sustainable greenhouse cultivation
At Stichting De Groentedeler, we emphasize the importance of healthy food, not only for the customers of Voedselbank Leiden but for everyone. In addition to donating fresh vegetables, we focus on raising awareness about food and food production. After all, a better understanding of nutrition and cultivation methods helps us to make informed and healthy choices.
This is why we are organizing this guided tour. It’s an opportunity for interested individuals, stakeholders and supporters of Stichting De Groentedeler to learn more about sustainable harvesting in greenhouse horticulture. A glimpse into the future, where specialists continue to innovate, to ensure that we can produce enough healthy food, both now and in the years to come. Will you join us?
