HAS University of Applied Sciences Archives

30/06/2020

Basil, exploring genetics for Vertical Farming (VIDEO)

Another JakajimaTV talk with Jasper den Besten, HAS University of Applied Sciences about The importance of the variety choice for vertical farming.

Choosing the correct variety is often underexposed in vertical farming. However, the differences between varieties are huge.

17/02/2020

The importance of the variety choice for vertical farming

by Jasper den Besten, HAS University of Applied Sciences

Choosing the correct variety is often underexposed in vertical farming. However, the differences between varieties are huge. The differences between varieties can be a factor 2 or more. Results of variety tests are limited accessible. Our basil varieties trial in Brightbox showed the importance of doing variety tests.

Jasper was a speaker at the 2020 edition of the Vertical Farming Conference

05/02/2020

The importance of the variety choice for vertical farming

by Jasper den Besten, HAS University of Applied Sciences

Vertical farming is a young industry and only at the beginning of its product-life-cycle. Technical developments go fast within the horticulture sector and even faster in the world around us. The innovation hype of vertical farming is over, the industry is getter mature and making more and more sense businesswise. The presentation gives an impression of challenges and future chances for this new type of farming.