Rijk Zwaan's Hydroponic Solutions
Rijk Zwaan has developed a diverse range of hydroponic-friendly leafy vegetable varieties, suitable for various systems such as floating rafts, fixed and moving gutter systems (NFT), with or without artificial light, single/multi-layer vertical farms, and other soil-less methods. Visit your local Rijk Zwaan website for the local hydroponic assortment or contact your local distributor
Hydroponic benefits
Knowledge
Every hydroponic project is unique. From the initial idea until the consumption of the final product: Rijk Zwaan’s dedicated hydroponic team with different expertise is ready to support you on your hydroponic journey. By sharing our extensive experience and insights, we are determined to contribute to successful hydroponic projects.
Quality
When breeding varieties that can be grown in water, Rijk Zwaan pays attention to aspects such as high yield and efficiency, fast and compact growth, strength against elongation, leaf firmness, attractive colour intensity and good plant health (e.g. tipburn-free). When breeding varieties that can be grown in water, Rijk Zwaan pays attention to aspects such as high yield and efficiency, fast and compact growth, strength against elongation, leaf firmness, attractive colour intensity and good plant health (e.g. tipburn-free).
Partnerships
Rijk Zwaan works in close cooperation with growers, processors, horticultural suppliers, crop consultants and investors to ensure that retailers, foodservice companies and processors receive clean and attractive lettuce-based products in line with their needs. Rijk Zwaan works in close cooperation with growers, processors, horticultural suppliers, crop consultants and investors to ensure that retailers, foodservice companies and processors receive clean and attractive lettuce-based products in line with their needs.
Particularly clean, fresh and stable
High-tech hydroponic systems enable the reduction of the need for chemicals for lettuce. In this way, we help growers to meet the demand from retailers, the food service industry and the processing industry for clean products. The leaves are free of sand, dirt and other particles, which makes it easier to wash the lettuce. As the root ball is retained, the product can be offered as “Living Lettuce” and stays fresh for longer. Trio lettuces, where three varieties are sold in one pot, are particularly attractive. Salatrio Mix
Classic Trio Mix
Classic Trio is a combination of oak leaf lettuce and lollo lettuce. With its attractive appearance, reliable varieties and high yield, it sets standards in trio production.
Modern Trio Mix
Modern Trios are customized combinations with one or more Salanova® varieties. The aim is to improve shape, color, appearance and durability.
Salanova® Trio Mix
The Salanova® trio offers completely new textures, leaf shapes and color combinations. Thanks to the “ready to cut” principle, it is quicker to prepare and offers a unique taste. The Salanova® Trio can be harvested as a whole head and as a Salanova® Teenleaf mix.
Cleaner, more efficient and more sustainable.
Vegetables are increasingly being grown in a cleaner, more efficient and more sustainable way. Rijk Zwaan supports innovative production methods by providing extensive technical expertise and strong varieties that are resistant to diseases and pests. Soilless growing
In hydroponic growing systems, plants are fed water enriched nutrients, rather than growing in the soil.
Rijk Zwaan has been working with hydroponic growers for many years. In this time, we have identified and developed varieties suitable for hydroponic growing.
Clean, fresh and environmentally friendly
Taking crops out of the soil means they tend to be cleaner, and the controlled environment means that less pests and disease are present, meaning that fewer chemical interventions are required.
Hydroponic crops are very efficient - recirculated nutrient solution means that little water or nutrient is lost to the soil, and having a smaller footprint means they can be grown near high-density population centres - with modern facilities even in warehouses in the middle of cities!
