HDM and it’s new requirements for lettuce varieties – video Johan & Peter

Hydroponic lettuces that are grown in high densities and being mechanically harvested, create a whole new look on producing, processing and consuming these lovely leafy greens. Even though, the growing surface of this cultivation method is still limited globally, it is definitely an investment for the future.

Recently we gave an introduction to the topic by taking a look with our sales colleague Jochim Reybrouck into BASFs Experimental Greenhouse in ‘s-Gravenzande (NL) and talking to Eric Highfield, Chief Agriculture Office at Free Leafy Greens (USA) to get a real grower’s perspective.

Now we want to take a look behind the scenes of BASF’s breeding and product development. Peter Does & Johan van Zee will give insights on how they breed for and select varieties that are perfectly suited for High Density Mechanical Harvesting (HDMH) and fitting into the teenleaf concept.