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hOrTICulTure

Gen V selects Sollum Technologies to support cucumber, lettuce

and propagation production at its Ste-Clotilde greenhouse operation
The Québec-based greenhouse group chooses Sollum's ad-
vanced dynamic LED lighting following a joint technical eval-
uation on crop quality and operational flexibility.
Sollum Technologies is pleased to announce that Gen V, a
Québec-based greenhouse producer dedicated to sustain-
able and innovative vegetable production, has selected Sol-
lum’®s advanced dynamic LED lighting to support cucumber,
deep-water and propagated young plants at its facilities lo-
cated in Ste-Clothilde.
The Gen V team recognized that Sollum’s ability to control
the spectrum, intensity, timing, and daily light integral (DLI) in
real time, and with the greatest precision, enables the imple-
mentation of highly tailored lighting strategies, which are es-
sential for meeting the exact needs of each crop a teach stage
of growth. Specifically, they saw the value in how Sollum’s dy-
namic lighting enhances early plant development, improves
crop uniformity, and maintains consistent quality to achieve
optimal performance. At Cultures Gen V, our products are alive and thriving. So
are our values. Responsible production is at the heart of our
“This project reflects the values we share with Gen V,” said promise, honouring sustainability for our planet and respect
Kassim Tremblay, Senior Vice President of Sales at Sollum for our community”, said Simon Terrault, General Manager at
Technologies. “They are strongly committed to quality and Gen V. “We looked for a lighting system that could adapt to
sustainability, and they expect the same from their partners. each crop and changing conditions. Sollum’s dynamic solu-
The Sollum team collaborated closely with the Gen V team to tion, combined with the expertise and the involvement of their
ensure that our dynamic lighting approach supported their team, has given us confidence as we enter this next chapter. It
goals in all crop areas. We look forward to continuing our col- is aligned with our needs to grow more locally.”
laboration, and contributing to their next phase of growth.”
Sollum’s advanced dynamic LED lighting is designed to meet
As a Québec-grown company, Sollum’s proximity and local the needs of multi-crop facilities, providing precision, flexibil-
support were also important to Gen V. The company empha- ity and consistent performance in each section of the green-
sizes the value of having a partner who understands the re- house, and in changing conditions. The system aligns with
gion’s operational realities and can provide hands-on support Gen V’s focus on innovation, local production and long-term
throughout the deployment and the production cycles. operational sustainability. Circle 23 on enquiry card

Carrington Green Pea Brings All round yield, Agronomic

NPZ UK Green pea Carrington is a colour, and colour retention makes it
well-established variety on the PGRO suitable for premium end markets and
Descriptive list (DL). It is a very high for human consumption.
yielding green pea variety with a strong Carrington is one of five NPZ UK Green
agronomic package and, importantly, pea varieties on the PGRO DL, empha-
heads the ratings on the list for Downy sising the breeder’s strong portfolio in
mildew resistance. combining peas for growers. It shares its

First recommended on the PGRO DL DL recommendation with Pangea, But-
in 2022, Carrington continues to top the terfly and Bluetime. These were joined
Downy mildew resistance ratings for on the latest list by Bullet, a new high
Green Peas with the highest possible yielding variety,
rating of ‘9’. This is added to high seed Edina Kare, NPZ UK Pulse Breeder, ends
yield and a strong set of agronomic char- reliable choice thanks to its Downy mil- by summing up her views on Carring-
acters including early maturity, resis- dew resistance and that crops show ex- ton: “This is a variety with a very good
tance to pea wilt – and good standability cellent standing ability at harvest. The standing ability, tall plant length, late
for good harvestability. UK is an important Green pea market flowering day, early maturity and very
Grower comments are equally positive, and Carrington’s protein content and high Downy mildew resistance.”
with remarks made that Carrington is a grain size meets market needs. Its good Circle 24 on enquiry card
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