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Essentials for professional cucumber cultivation
Unlock optimal growth with our expert solutions
Supporting cucumber growers worldwide
At Royal Brinkman, collaborating with our valuable network, we are comitted to create a better and sustainable future for entrepreneurs in the protected horticulture. Our mission is to deliver premium products, customized experitse, and cutting-edge innovations globally. Explore this page for insights that empower cucumber growers to cultivate superior crops.
Cucumber crop supplies
Crop rotation can be a very hectic period for cucumber growers. Luckily, we provide tailored solutions to simplify operations and ensure efficiency. Explore our extensive range of crop supplies known for convenience, accessibility, and reliability.
''Let’s improve together'' is our philosophy.
''Let’s improve together'' is our philosophy.
Our Valent Cucumber Assortment
Valent Cucumber Hooks
Valent O-Hook features dual twine storage, precise free fall, easy activation, and 3-3.3 mm steel thickness. Ideal for medium-weight cucumbers like truss and loose varieties.
Valent Cucumber Clip (15 mm)
Valent's 15mm Cucumber Clip is perfect for tomato cultivation, minimizing waste with its smart design. Easily attachable to twine with one click, providing adjustable stem guidance.
Valent Cucumber Twine
Valent Twine offers reliable, gentle and high-quality support for your tomato crop. The synthetic twine is UV-treated, does not absorb moisture, and ensures dependable results.
Request a free sample
Not sure if the Valent Line is suitable for your growing facility?
We understand that as a cucumber grower, it can be difficult to make the right choice. That's why we offer you a free sample of our Valent Line, so you can experience their quality and functionality yourself before making a decision.
"A perfect rating"
Hank Neufeld, cucumber grower
In 2021, Vine Fresh Acres was introduced to Royal Brinkman’s Valent Clips. As a result, employees became faster and more efficient.
Plastics
Film AC2000 Gold
Increase your cucumber yield with anti-condensation film, maximizing light transmission. The film is customizable and enriched with EVA for increased strength and energy efficiency.
CO2 Hose
Precise dosing of CO2 plays an important role in cucumber cultivation. Quality CO2 hoses ensure this optimal distribution. Go for custom-made CO2 hoses without mounting strips.
Film Extra Bright
Enhance your cucumber production with a clear polyethylene protective film for increased light transmission. Customizable perforations and dimensions are available if requested.
Essential cucumber crop supplies
Product set carousel
The right equipment for crop rotation
To grow cucumbers in a greenhouse, prepare by:
- Disinfecting the greenhouse and ensuring personal hygiene, with, for example, hygiene stations to prevent diseases.
- Installing substrate mats like Grodan Vital for hydroponic cultivation.
- Utilizing twines such as jute for proper cucumber support.
- Using specialized Brinkman grafting clips for top and approximation grafting of cucurbits.
Grodan substrate mats for cucumbers
Grodan Vital
One year slab for fast re-saturation within safe yield.
Cultivation: tomatoes, sweet peppers, cucumbers and egg plant
Cultivation: tomatoes, sweet peppers, cucumbers and egg plant
Grodan Vital Dry
One year slab with steady water distribution over the base.
Cultivation: sweetpeppers, cucumbers and egg plant
Cultivation: sweetpeppers, cucumbers and egg plant
Crop care for cucumbers
When cucumbers are growing in the greenhouse, consider the following products:
- Utilize a quality cucumber fertilizer like Fertigro for optimal growth.
- Implement biological crop protection early to combat pests effectively.
- Use spraying equipment for pesticide application and cleaning tasks.
- Employ sticky traps for monitoring and mass-trapping flying insects.
- Apply shading agents or diffuse coatings to maintain an optimal greenhouse climate.
- Use pH meters to monitor soil, feed water, drain water, and dropping-pits acidity.
- Ensure careful harvesting and leaf cutting with knives like the 40 mm round.
- Optimize internal transport for quick packing of harvested cucumbers.
Fertilizers
In horticulture, fertilization is a crucial part of the growth of the crop. Every crop has different needs and therefore a different fertilization strategy. That is why Royal Brinkman offers a wide range of fertilizers for professional greenhouse horticulture. Whether it concerns solid fertilizers, single or NPK, or liquid fertilizers in various types. Our specialists will be happy to advise you on the right fertilizer recipe. Each fertilizer recipe contains the main elements: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium and Sulphur. In addition to the main elements, trace elements are often added to the fertilizer recipe.
Product set carousel
Automation and machinery to save labor costs
Introducing automation into your greenhouse operations can effectively reduce production expenses while improving operational efficiency and product standards. While the upfront costs of automation may be higher, the long-term benefits include significant savings on labor expenses. By automating repetitive tasks, valuable employee time can be redirected towards tasks that demand human expertise. Discover our range of automation solutions and machinery to discover how you can streamline your operations and maximize productivity.
A glimpse of our machinery assortment
Roof cleaners | More light and yield
The Top Cleaner removes dirt from glass and gutters for optimal light transmission, resulting in more yield. The AquaJet efficiently cleans the inside of your greenhouse efficiently, saving labor costs.
Crop rotation machines | Efficient crop clearing
The Mega Bio Chopper efficiently shreds heavy crops to 20% of the original volume, offering easy operation, high power, high safety standards, and a capacitity of approx. 5,000 - 13,000 m²/hour.
Spraying trolley | Local & flexible spraying solution
Spraying trolleys from Empas are available in all sorts and sizes, helping you to quickly and easily spray big areas in the greenhouse. Our specialist are happy to give you customized advice.
Hygiene in cucumber cultivation
It's better & easier to prevent bacteria, fungi, and viruses than to cure them, highlighting the importance of hygiene. We are assisting customers in developing and maintaining hygiene standards. Cultivating a hygiene-centric culture from raises employee awareness, making cleanliness and hygiene the standard practice.
HortiHygienz stands for a total solution for your hygiene issues in horticulture, based on the five pillars of hygiene. What are the biggest risks in your crop? Which solutions cover the risks and are practical? You will be advised with a comprehensive hygiene plan and guided through the entire process of choosing, installing and using the solution.
HortiHygienz stands for a total solution for your hygiene issues in horticulture, based on the five pillars of hygiene. What are the biggest risks in your crop? Which solutions cover the risks and are practical? You will be advised with a comprehensive hygiene plan and guided through the entire process of choosing, installing and using the solution.
Menno Clean
A powerful, plant friendly, agricultural agent for cleaning greenhouse structures, equipment and footwear.
Huwa-San
This stabilized hydrogen peroxide stands for superior cleaning of drip hoses, silos, and water systems. Non-toxic, odorless, and effective against biofilm.
Fadex Rapid
This quick hand cleanser effectively removes organic contamination. Contains natural ingredients, safe for skin and suitable for food processing.
Request a customized quote
We understand the importance of tailored solutions in optimizing crop rotation practices. We're dedicated to providing personalized quotations that cater to your unique needs. Berry is committed to offering this service free of charge, ensuring that you receive the most suitable products and support.
Contact
Can’t find your answer? Fill out the contact form and Martin Meuldijk will reach out to you. On week days, you will receive a response within 24 hours.
Also interesting for you
Essentials for professional cucumber cultivation
Unlock optimal growth with our expert solutions
Supporting cucumber growers worldwide
At Royal Brinkman, collaborating with our valuable network, we are comitted to create a better and sustainable future for entrepreneurs in the protected horticulture. Our mission is to deliver premium products, customized experitse, and cutting-edge innovations globally. Explore this page for insights that empower cucumber growers to cultivate superior crops.
Cucumber crop supplies
Crop rotation can be a very hectic period for cucumber growers. Luckily, we provide tailored solutions to simplify operations and ensure efficiency. Explore our extensive range of crop supplies known for convenience, accessibility, and reliability.
''Let’s improve together'' is our philosophy.
''Let’s improve together'' is our philosophy.
Our Valent Cucumber Assortment
Valent Cucumber Hooks
The Valent O-Hook features dual twine storage, precise free fall, easy activation, and 3-3.3 mm steel thickness. The hooks are perfectly suitable for medium-weight cucumbers like truss and loose varieties.
Valent Cucumber Clip (15 mm)
Valent's 15mm Cucumber Clip is perfect for cucumber cultivation, minimizing waste due to its smart design. The clip is easily attachable to twine with just one click, providing adjustable stem guidance.
Valent Cucumber Twine
Valent Twine offers reliable, gentle and high-quality support for your cucumber crops. The synthetic cucumber twine is UV-treated for 12 months, does not absorb moisture, and ensures reliable results.
At Royal Brinkman we offer you the total solution. With our extensive range of different hooks, rope and clips, you will always find the products that suit your crop best. If you have any questions about the range, please ask our specialist.
Request a free sample
Not sure if the Valent Line is suitable for your growing facility?
We understand that as a cucumber grower, it can be difficult to make the right choice. That's why we offer you a free sample of our Valent Line, so you can experience their quality and functionality yourself before making a decision.
"A perfect rating"
Hank Neufeld, cucumber grower
In 2021, Vine Fresh Acres was introduced to Royal Brinkman’s Valent Clips. As a result, employees became faster and more efficient.
Plastics
Start your new cultivation fresh by replacing plastics at the beginning of the season. For cucumber cultivation, we offer an extensive range of sizes and shapes. Whatever your needs are, we offer customized solutions that perfectly match your preferences.
Film AC2000 Gold
Increase your cucumber yield with anti-condensation film, maximizing light transmission. The film is customizable and enriched with EVA for increased strength and energy efficiency.
CO2 Hose
Precise dosing of CO2 plays an important role in cucumber cultivation. Quality CO2 hoses ensure this optimal distribution. Go for custom-made CO2 hoses without mounting strips.
Film Extra Bright
Enhance your cucumber production with a clear polyethylene protective film for increased light transmission. Customizable perforations and dimensions are available if requested.
Essential cucumber crop supplies
Product set carousel
The right equipment for crop rotation
To grow cucumbers in a greenhouse, prepare by:
- Disinfecting the greenhouse and ensuring personal hygiene, with, for example, hygiene stations to prevent diseases.
- Installing substrate mats like Grodan Vital for hydroponic cultivation.
- Utilizing twines such as jute for proper cucumber support.
- Using specialized Brinkman grafting clips for top and approximation grafting of cucurbits.
Grodan substrate mats for cucumbers
Grodan Vital
One year slab for fast re-saturation within safe yield.
Cultivation: tomatoes, sweet peppers, cucumbers and egg plant
Cultivation: tomatoes, sweet peppers, cucumbers and egg plant
Grodan Vital Dry
One year slab with steady water distribution over the base.
Cultivation: sweetpeppers, cucumbers and egg plant
Cultivation: sweetpeppers, cucumbers and egg plant
Crop care for cucumbers
When cucumbers are growing in the greenhouse, consider the following products:
- Utilize a quality cucumber fertilizer like Fertigro for optimal growth.
- Implement biological crop protection early to combat pests effectively.
- Use spraying equipment for pesticide application and cleaning tasks.
- Employ sticky traps for monitoring and mass-trapping flying insects.
- Apply shading agents or diffuse coatings to maintain an optimal greenhouse climate.
- Use pH meters to monitor soil, feed water, drain water, and dropping-pits acidity.
- Ensure careful harvesting and leaf cutting with knives like the 40 mm round.
- Optimize internal transport for quick packing of harvested cucumbers.
Fertilizers
In horticulture, fertilization is a crucial part of the growth of the crop. Every crop has different needs and therefore a different fertilization strategy. That is why Royal Brinkman offers a wide range of fertilizers for professional greenhouse horticulture. Whether it concerns solid fertilizers, single or NPK, or liquid fertilizers in various types. Our specialists will be happy to advise you on the right fertilizer recipe. Each fertilizer recipe contains the main elements: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium and Sulphur. In addition to the main elements, trace elements are often added to the fertilizer recipe.
Product set carousel
Automation and machinery to save labor costs
Introducing automation into your greenhouse operations can effectively reduce production expenses while improving operational efficiency and product standards. While the upfront costs of automation may be higher, the long-term benefits include significant savings on labor expenses. By automating repetitive tasks, valuable employee time can be redirected towards tasks that demand human expertise. Discover our range of automation solutions and machinery to discover how you can streamline your operations and maximize productivity.
A glimpse of our machinery assortment
Roof cleaners | More light and yield
The Top Cleaner removes dirt from glass and gutters for optimal light transmission, resulting in more yield. The AquaJet efficiently cleans the inside of your greenhouse efficiently, saving labor costs.
Crop rotation machines | Efficient crop clearing
The Mega Bio Chopper efficiently shreds heavy crops to 20% of the original volume, offering easy operation, high power, high safety standards, and a capacitity of approx. 5,000 - 13,000 m²/hour.
Spraying trolley | Local & flexible spraying solution
Spraying trolleys from Empas are available in all sorts and sizes, helping you to quickly and easily spray big areas in the greenhouse. Our specialist are happy to give you customized advice.
Hygiene in cucumber cultivation
It's better & easier to prevent bacteria, fungi, and viruses than to cure them, highlighting the importance of hygiene. We are assisting customers in developing and maintaining hygiene standards. Cultivating a hygiene-centric culture from raises employee awareness, making cleanliness and hygiene the standard practice.
HortiHygienz stands for a total solution for your hygiene issues in horticulture, based on the five pillars of hygiene. What are the biggest risks in your crop? Which solutions cover the risks and are practical? You will be advised with a comprehensive hygiene plan and guided through the entire process of choosing, installing and using the solution.
HortiHygienz stands for a total solution for your hygiene issues in horticulture, based on the five pillars of hygiene. What are the biggest risks in your crop? Which solutions cover the risks and are practical? You will be advised with a comprehensive hygiene plan and guided through the entire process of choosing, installing and using the solution.
Products to optimize your hygiene
Menno Clean
A powerful, plant friendly, agricultural agent for cleaning greenhouse structures, equipment and footwear.
Huwa-San
This stabilized hydrogen peroxide stands for superior cleaning of drip hoses, silos, and water systems. Non-toxic, odorless, and effective against biofilm.
Fadex Rapid
This quick hand cleanser effectively removes organic contamination. Contains natural ingredients, safe for skin and suitable for food processing.
"Hygiene helps keep our facility safe."
Lucas Semple, Under Sun Acres, Leamington, Ontario
Under Sun Acres is a 48-acre bell pepper production facility with red, orange, and yellow bell peppers. They have about 65 employees who rotate throughout the season. Therefore, hygiene is very important in this facility.
More to improve your hygiene
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Internal transport & processing line
Internal Transport
From picking to packing: discover our complete greenhouse logistics.
• Pipe rail trolleys with hydraulic scissors
• Harvesting carts (transport trolleys)
• Electric tow tractors
• Automatic guided harvesting carts
• Spray robots / Spray trolleys (automatic/manual)
• Induction routes
• Pipe rail trolleys with hydraulic scissors
• Harvesting carts (transport trolleys)
• Electric tow tractors
• Automatic guided harvesting carts
• Spray robots / Spray trolleys (automatic/manual)
• Induction routes
Processing line and pack house solutions
An efficient setup for cucumber harvest trolleys is achieved through an induction system that includes:
• Buffer systems
• Weighing station
• Pre-stacking
• Loose cucumbers
• Tipper
• Small packing line
• Conventional palletizing
• Buffer systems
• Weighing station
• Pre-stacking
• Loose cucumbers
• Tipper
• Small packing line
• Conventional palletizing
The Service Engine for maintenace
In 2020, Schenkeveld Tomaten started setting up the Service Engine and has since been working at full speed with the smart digital tool.
“Due to the growth of the company, monitoring and measuring the maintenance activities play a greater role and the Service Engine is extremely suitable for this”.
“Due to the growth of the company, monitoring and measuring the maintenance activities play a greater role and the Service Engine is extremely suitable for this”.
Request a customized quote
We understand the importance of tailored solutions in optimizing crop rotation practices. We're dedicated to providing personalized quotations that cater to your unique needs. Berry is committed to offering this service free of charge, ensuring that you receive the most suitable products and support.
Contact
Can’t find your answer? Fill out the contact form and Martin Meuldijk will reach out to you. On week days, you will receive a response within 24 hours.
Also interesting for you
Whitepaper | Save labor with our Valent line
You only want the highest quality of material. The high quality products of the Valent line can optimize your cultivation. With the Valent Hooks, Valent Clips and Valent (Pepper) Twine you can give optimal support to your crop and save labor costs.
You only want the highest quality of material. The high quality products of the Valent line can optimize your cultivation. With the Valent Hooks, Valent Clips and Valent (Pepper) Twine you can give optimal support to your crop and save labor costs.
How do I set up a hygiene plan?
Plant diseases and patghogens can be spread in all kinds of ways. Business hygiene occupies itself with repelling and suppressing these diseases and pathogens within your crop. To handle a working method that is as hygienic as possible, drawing up a hygiene plan is adviced.
Plant diseases and patghogens can be spread in all kinds of ways. Business hygiene occupies itself with repelling and suppressing these diseases and pathogens within your crop. To handle a working method that is as hygienic as possible, drawing up a hygiene plan is adviced.
Whitepaper | Finish clean, start clean
For many growers, the crop rotation is a hectic period: within a short period of time, the old crop is removed from the greenhouse and the new crop has to start as soon as possible. Hygiene is a very important issue in this process.
For many growers, the crop rotation is a hectic period: within a short period of time, the old crop is removed from the greenhouse and the new crop has to start as soon as possible. Hygiene is a very important issue in this process.