Akkie's Tuin

Supplement, the unknown ingredient?

Mar 06, 2021

If a consultant is visiting a farm there are always many things to discuss in detail. Shall we give more or less water and are…

Heavy casing soil, causing problems

Jan 26, 2021

The last month several growers had problems with a too heavy casing soil. It is normal for this time of the year for casing soil…

Recipe for a new year, keep the buttons up

Dec 15, 2020

Recipe for a new year, keep the buttons up! March 2020. Everything looks good and I have got my pocket full of tickets. Flights all…

And they keep flying…

Nov 09, 2020

I am writing this blog on November 2. 2020. It is the warmest November day ever. The outside temperature today will hit 20° C.…

And now for something completely different

Sep 28, 2020

The corona crisis makes traveling for a consultant difficult, if not impossible. That is why the question asked by Marco Deckers came just in time.Henk,…

Mycogone: easy come, easy?

Aug 18, 2020

Mycogone or wet bubble is making its appearance again on many farms. Growers are looking for all different chemical solutions and are gearing up hygiene…

And then it's summer!

Jul 16, 2020

Europe is now at the time of the year summer will burst out. And every year the same growing problems occur at this time, getting…

Water, the ongoing discussion

Jun 03, 2020

If one wants to start a discussion with a grower (or with a consultant), start talking about watering.How much, when and what watering method.To make…