Access to growth tunnels
Development of berry cultivation in tunnels.
Research on new substrates and non-chemical plant protection solutions.
Extensive customization of irrigation and fertilization programs, along with precise monitoring of growing conditions.
Growth tunnels enable research on strawberries, raspberries, and other berries, as well as other plant species when needed. The tunnels are suitable for testing substrates, developing plant protection methods, variety trials, and fertilizer program testing.
The tunnels feature precise growing conditions monitoring, customizable irrigation and fertilization programs, nutrient tracking and filtration, and heating capabilities.
The service includes the use of growth tunnels for conducting research, as well as the necessary equipment and test arrangements carried out by professional staff. The service includes preparation of the tunnel and equipment, conducting the agreed tests and observations during the test, collecting samples and data, and, if necessary, pre-processing in a support laboratory and delivery of the results. Conditions during the test can be reported.
Sample collection
- Observation of experiments, collection and preprocessing of biological samples as agreed.
- Samples can be taken from plants, substrates, or runoff water.
- Harvesting and observation of yield quantity, damage, and quality.
Target groups
Researchers, research groups, research communities, research networks, research projects, research organizations, development companies and other companies.
Access type
- Physical, remote or hybrid access.
- Minimum reservation duration: 1 week.
- Available: solo tunnel and 3-part block tunnel, to be reserved separately.
Service usage restrictions
- Importing harmful invasive species to the area is prohibited. Importing other non-native species must be agreed upon separately.
- Use of chemicals must be negotiated separately.
- Plant health of materials brought in from elsewhere must always be proven with plant health certificates.
- Research must not cause long-term harm or reduce the usability of the research infrastructure after the study period.
Information to support the application
- Space required for the experiment (m²/number of plants).
- Plant species used, origin of plant material, and required cultivation setup (gutters, containers, trays, supports, etc.).
- Describe the environmental conditions required for your experiment as precisely as possible, e.g., target temperature and fluctuation limits.
- Required special equipment.
- Details related to plant care, irrigation, and fertilization.
- Description of experimental treatments, observation collection, and required monitoring data.
