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HORTICULTURE

RIDDER INTRODUCES THE NEW TRANSPARENT

RES 10 R FR WALL SCREEN

Ridder is proud to introduce its new saving screens along sidewalls. The
transparent energy-saving screen use of a vertical roller screen system
fabric, which has been developed also enables multiple (temporary)
especially for use in vertical roller compartments to be created within
screen systems. The RES 10 R FR screen a greenhouse. The new, transparent
is the clearest energy-saving screen in RES 10 R FR roller screen system from
its class, has a very stable structure and Ridder is particularly suitable for both
is flame-retardant. This means it saves these applications.
energy while minimizing the amount
of light lost. Stable and flexible using the highly transparent RES 10
Compared to a conventional R FR fabric minimize the loss of solar
horizontal screen system, rolling a irradiation during the day, while also
wall screen up produces a different preventing unwanted cold drafts above
type of stress on the screen fabric. the screen.
This can affect the properties of the
screen. Thanks to the flexible but stable High light transmission
structure of the new transparent RES 10 NEN 2675
R FR wall screen, the screen properties The new RES 10 R FR wall screen
of the energy-saving fabric remain
consistent and reliable. The flexible roller has the highest transparency
and lowest hortiscatter in its class
Vertical installation structure also makes the screen easier according to the NEN 2675 standard.
to install.
The use of an energy-saving roller It is the perfect addition to Ridder’s
screen system along sidewalls has Ideal for use in baffle comprehensive package of energy-
become an important standard when screens too saving screens.
cultivating crops that require intensive
heating. In the past, many growers The new RES 10 R FR energy-saving
placed polycarbonate film along screen fabric is also ideal for use in
sidewalls to prevent the loss of precious baffle screens in order to prevent
heat during colder periods. These days, excessive air circulation above the
in many new-build and renovation screen and cold falls. This reduces
projects the use of polycarbonate film temperature differences in the
has given way to a movable vertical greenhouse, resulting in a more even
roller screen system featuring energy- climate, less chance of mould and more
uniform growth. Baffle screens made

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NEW BRAND LAUNCHED BY VITACRESS

Herb grower Vitacress has announced is working towards peat-free soil and its
that it is unveiling a new herb brand -12hectare indoor growing operation
in the horticulture sector this month. uses UV recycled water, as well as a
The Season range, which is grown combined heat and power plant.
in West Sussex within an indoor food Holly Geipel, Commercial Manager
grade environment, is available all for Horticulture, said: “Season offers
year round. Offering an assortment a large and varied range of herbs
of different herbs, the range includes to every type of gardener. Grown
48 products from 1L, 2L, and 5L pots by market-leading experts, we are
and classic culinary herbs to more delighted to partner with the Plant
ornamental varieties like lavender and Yard for the launch.”
dwarf sunflowers. It will be available
to independent garden centers and the
garden trade from UK wholesaler The Eleanor Bridgman, Head of Innovation
Plant Yard. & Marketing, said “We have seen the
Vitacress was the first herb supplier rise of growing your own during the
to remove non-recyclable black plastic lockdown and we know the benefits of
from living herb pots – this has meant growing herbs for mental wellbeing.
Our Season brand guarantees the best
over 176 tonnes of plastic pots per year
are now able to be recycled. Vitacress possible growing experience for both
seasoned and novice gardeners alike.”
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