Low energy full-LED tomato trial
Over the past three years, our low‑energy tomato trial has developed into a close collaboration with Philips Horticulture LED Solutions and our arcom partners Ridder, Gordon, Wireless Value, and Normec Groen Agro Control. Together, we explored how a fully integrated approach to lighting, irrigation, nutrition, climate control, data and genetics performs under full‑LED, low‑heat conditions. […]
Read moreEnergy-efficient full-LED tomato cultivation without discoloration
Cultivation continues through week 17, but after three years of research, the results of a major study in illuminated tomato cultivation were already shared in early April. One of the conclusions: it is entirely possible to grow healthy tomatoes under full LED lighting with a 50% lower heat input. Positive news for growers in practice, […]
Read moreVisit our High-Tech tomato demo during GreenTech week in Amsterdam
Our Tomato Demo is open year-round for you to explore our full assortment, but we would like to give special attention to the upcoming GreenTech Week (June 9-11, 2026). In the week leading up to the event, as well as during GreenTech Week itself, we expect to welcome many of our valued (potential) customers. Discover […]
Read moreexperience the Axia Semillas demo
Dive into the vibrant world of tomatoes at Axia Semillas’ stunning demo in Almería! Take a look at these pictures to feast your eyes on these picturesque tomatoes! Witness the excellence of Axia Semillas in every shade. Ready to experience it in person? Schedule your visit to our Almería demo now! Contact Pedro Pedro PESQUERA […]
Read morebirthday present for westland food bank
The celebrating Westland Rotary clubs have given the Westland Food Bank their birthday gift worth more than 6,500 euros. The national parent club is celebrating its centenary this year and that is why they are handing out prizes. The Rotarians have now presented the food bank with 200 fruit and vegetable boxes as well as […]
Read moreTiki Tomatoes
How nice are the Tiki Tomatoes from PureFlavor and they taste really great too. This is the Axia variety HTL2009271 and these Tiki tomatoes recently received the Superior Taste Award Certification from the International Taste Institute (Brussels, Belgium). The reviewing jury critically tested and analyzed the Tiki Tomato, highlighting characteristics such as a crisp, crunchy […]
Read morenew hybrid lightning
Last week the Hortifix team was busy in the Axia greenhouses at the Burgemeester Elsenweg. They are installing the new hybrid lighting. Here we get 270 umol/s/m2 from which we can dim the LED lamps. The new tomato plants are in the propagation stage and will continue to grow under the new lamps in 3 […]
Read morefruit attraction
From 3 to 5 October Axia will be present at the Fruit Attraction in Madrid! Our High-Tec range of Tomatoes and Cucumbers will be on display here! Our colleagues Pedro Pesquera, Luis Sainz and Diëgo Viñolo from Spain, and Michel de Winter and William Van der Riet from The Netherlands will be at the Axia […]
Read moreGRoW Harvesting Robot picking tomatoes at Axia Vegetable Seeds
The GRoW Harvesting Robot, a collaborative effort by Ridder and MetoMotion, is picking XR ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes in Axia Vegetable Seeds’ demo greenhouses in the Netherlands. This remarkable demonstration provides growers with a unique opportunity to witness the GRoW robot’s performance in a high-tech greenhouse environment, and at the same time discover the latest innovative commercial […]
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