West Flanders heralds hydroponic revolution in field vegetables
New growing system unveiled in Belgium offers radically different method of leek production
Growing Hydroponic Leeks | Chris White |
West Flanders has just unveiled a prototype production unit that’s now producing its first commercial volumes of hydroponic leeks.
The new growing system allows for higher yields and more consistent quality plus other positives.
Original Article: https://www.fruitnet.com/eurofruit/west-flanders-heralds-hydroponic-revolution-in-field-vegetables/268368.article
Growing hydroponic leeks has provided a higher percentage of the desired white portion of the harvested plant, giving consumers “more leek per leek”. These leeks are seen as new product in the European marketplace.
Erik Biksa has been writing about and discussing hydroponics growing, related technologies and cropping methods since 1999 in a variety of professional publications and platforms globally Erik has travelled the world learning and teaching modern growing techniques and technologies and is appreciated by many growers for his informative yet hands on approaches. Presently, he is the Editor at Grozine Hydroponics Mag.
