A cucumber grower successfully implemented nano-fertilizers in their crop this summer. B+H Solutions' nano-fertilizers were applied on 2 hectares. The growers saw a whopping 8 percent increase in units and 9 percent weight increase in 12 weeks compared to the other half of the nursery.
"Our innovative approach to fertilizers not only increased yields but also paved the way for more sustainable and efficient growing practices," observes Robert Zuyderwijk of B+H Solutions. The German company is marketing a special nano-fertilizer based on silver spheres.
Sensor data
The success story began when growers decided to try nano-fertilizers from B+H Solutions. These advanced fertilizers, containing nanoscale nutrients, have a reputation for significantly improving plant nutrient uptake and increasing plant resilience to biotic stress, leading to increased photosynthesis. Positive results have already been achieved in both greenhouse vegetable cultivation and ornamentals.
In the trial at the cucumber grower, photosynthesis sensors from Sendot were used to collect data. Robert: "When we start a project like this, we like to show growers the benefits of our products. This is what we use photosynthesis sensors from Sendot for. The sensors are used to detect differences in the plants. This gives me objective data and gives growers the facts from which to make a decision later."
Left: untreated, right treated
Two more stem cucumbers
Besides the sensor data, the added value must also be reflected in the growers' output. For this cucumber grower, this was reflected in increased yields, better quality, and faster growth. The cucumber harvest increased by 8 percent in terms of units, accounting for a significant increase in overall production. Quality also improved, with larger fruits and an average 9 percent higher fruit weight. In addition, the fruits were more uniform in shape, and growers reported an 'excellent taste.' The growers also managed to accelerate growth with the application of the nano-fertilizers. The growth cycle was shorter, with more pieces on the wire and two additional stem cucumbers.
The cucumber grower no longer uses hydrogen peroxide after applying nano-fertilisers. "By using fertilizers more efficiently, this nursery is now also contributing to more sustainable growing practices, with less wastage of resources and less environmental impact," says Robert.
Left: untreated, right: treated
Also in tomato cultivation
After its success in cucumber cultivation, the West Brabant-based grower is also going to use nano fertilizers in its tomato crop. Robert: "We are already curious to see what the benefits will be here, expectations are high in any case."
Growers who would also like to try these fertilizers can contact Robert. "In a project approach together with Sendot, we are happy to show growers the benefits and what it can offer the cultivation and the plant."
For more information:
Robert Zuyderwijk 
B+H Solutions GmbH
Email: [email protected]
www.bh-solutions.eu
Erwin Gräfe 
Sendot Research BV
Email: [email protected]
www.sendot.nl