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Boudry family starts large-scale hydroponic leeks in Ypres

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Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Boudry family in Ypres launched large-scale outdoor hydroponic leek farming after 10 years of research with Inagro. Researcher Tim de Cuypere highlights faster growth, higher yields, cleaner leeks, and automated systems. As VRT News … Read more Continue reading Boudry family starts large-scale hydroponic leeks in Ypres at The Brussels Morning Newspaper.

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Farmer in Ypres Grows Hydroponic Leeks on a Large Scale for the First Time: "Less Space Needed and No Fertilizers in Nature"

Hydroponic leek cultivation is now being implemented on a large scale in Ypres. This type of leek is grown not in soil, but in a basin containing circulating nutrient solution. The new technique produces uniform stems, prevents fertilizer from leaking into the environment, and takes up approximately six times less space than traditional open-field cultivation.

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