Can low-chill contribute to fossil-free strawberry cultivation?

The greenhouse horticulture sector and the government have jointly committed to cultivating in a fossil-free manner by 2040. To achieve this, two paths are necessary: which alternative energy sources are available and how can energy consumption be reduced. Wageningen University & Research BU Glastuinbouw is researching so-called low-chill strawberries. These offer the possibility to adjust the climate strategy and thereby reduce energy consumption. Researcher Johanna Bac-Molenaar: “Energy savings are certainly possible in the cultivation of low-chill strawberries.”