Enhancing plant health naturally
Our approach focuses on enhancing plant well-being without disrupting nature. Through, photosynthesis, plants convert CO2, along with water and light, into essential organic matter. In greenhouses, without a supply of carbon dioxide, levels can drop to less than half the natural level, hindering a plant's ability to thrive solely through ventilation.
High-purity CO2 for greenhouses
Nippon Gases' CO2 boasts exceptional purity, contributing to a balanced greenhouse ecosystem without compromising humidity or introducing unwanted noise and contaminants.
Optimising CO2 levels
CO2 plays a pivotal role in photosynthesis. Insufficient levels can severely impede plant growth. If it is lost, the plant's development will be greatly reduced. CO2 concentrations should range between 700 and 900 PPM, with slight variations depending on the specific crop. Since CO2 is denser than air, it's delivered at ground level via hoses, ensuring thorough distribution through the foliage before ventilation.
Precise CO2 monitoring
CO2, being imperceptible to our senses, requires accurate measurement with specialised analysers. Effective CO2 management hinges on robust control routines, and it’s essential for gardeners to have access to user-friendly, reliable monitoring tools.
The impact of controlled CO2
Consistent monitoring and precise adjustments can significantly enhance yields, with some crops experiencing growth increases of 30 - 50% during the light cycle when CO2 is optimised.
Positive effects
Pure CO2 gas supplied in controlled quantities in the greenhouse can have the following positive effects.
- Faster growth
- Shortening of cultivation time
- Stronger and better quality plants
- Larger flowers with stronger colours
- More flowers per plant
- Earlier flowering
- More fruit per plant and higher yield
- Reduced energy consumption
- Better greenhouse environment
- More profit for the grower
Testing
Nippon Gases releases Sustainability Report 2024 - 30/07/2024
Nippon Gases Europe releases its Sustainability Report for the fiscal year ending March 2024