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Since 2007 all production occurs in the new greenhouse. The company has seen a huge development in plant production as a result of which are better able to control growth factors like water, nutrients, light and temperature.
 Container systemPlant production occurs in roll containers, the plants being placed and removed with help of robots. A computer program allows retrieval of all data corresponding with any batch in the containers, and controls the transport vehicle which transports the containers fully automatically. To create extra surface area, Ovata uses a raised cultivation area of 7300 m2 above the central processing area. Environment We are MPS-A and MPS-GAP certified. No gas is used in heating the greenhouse, only residual heat from an electricity generating plant. The water supply system is completely closed. In short, there is no discharge of gases, fertiliser, herbicides, pesticides of polluted water.  WaterWater is supplied trough a system of fluctuating water levels which facilitates supply of the desired quantity of food element specifically per product. The plants ate watered from below, which leaves the wax protective covering intact and avoids residues on the leaves. All water is recirculated and sterilized. Climate The desired quantity of light in the greenhouse is adjusted with the help of two horizontal screen installations to ensure optimal plant growth. At night the screens are closed to provide an insulating value of 75%. On warm days, the height of the greenhouse combined with the ventilation windows provides the ideal cooling. Automation To produce uniform plants, all batches are sorted with help of a camera. During the camera sorting process the plants are placed in three different size categories in the container. The automated process means that all logistics steps and the camera sorting function independently. |