Where innovation meets reality

Greenhouse test centers for proven cultivation innovation

At KUBO, innovation is tested before it is implemented. In our greenhouse test centers, we develop, validate and optimize new cultivation methods, greenhouse technologies and growing strategies under real greenhouse conditions. What we learn here helps growers worldwide improve yield, crop quality, energy efficiency and water use.

Why KUBO invests in greenhouse test centers

Reliable greenhouse innovation starts with testing. Our test centers allow us to evaluate new technologies, cultivation strategies and greenhouse concepts before they are applied in commercial projects.

By combining practical growing experience, data, climate technology and sustainable innovation, we help growers make better decisions and reduce risks. The goal is clear: more production, better crop quality and efficient use of energy and water.

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Testing under real greenhouse conditions

At our main research facility in ’s-Gravenzande, we test greenhouse technologies, sensors and climate control systems under real growing conditions. One example is the Ultra-Clima® greenhouse: a semi-closed greenhouse concept designed for controlled climate conditions and high energy efficiency.

These tests help us understand how greenhouse systems perform in practice. From climate control and irrigation to crop response and energy use, every insight contributes to better greenhouse solutions for growers around the world.

From data and technology to proven growing strategies

In recent years, our test centers have played an important role in developing new cultivation strategies, including CO₂-negative growing approaches. By combining smart software, advanced hardware and innovative growing methods, KUBO explores how growers can reduce emissions without compromising yield or quality.

This practical approach turns innovation into measurable results.

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Greenhouse concepts

Testing how greenhouse designs perform under different climate and crop conditions. These insights help us refine concepts before they are applied in commercial projects.

Cultivation strategies

Developing and refining growing methods for crops such as strawberries and tomatoes. This helps us understand how different crops respond to climate, technology and growing strategies.

Climate & energy efficiency

Evaluating how technology can reduce energy use while maintaining stable growing conditions. This supports growers in improving input-to-yield performance.

Water & resource use

Exploring ways to use water and inputs more efficiently. The results help us develop greenhouse solutions that support sustainable and resource-conscious growing.

Autonomous growing

Testing solutions such as AutoPylot, where artificial intelligence, data and grower knowledge come together to support crop production. These tests help us explore how data-driven cultivation can improve consistency, decision-making and crop performance.

Turning innovation into reliable greenhouse solutions

A greenhouse concept should not only be innovative. It should also be reliable, efficient and ready for real-world use. That is why KUBO tests and refines new solutions before they are implemented worldwide.

Our test centers help bridge the gap between research and commercial growing. For growers, this means access to greenhouse solutions that are not only sustainable and future-focused, but also proven in practice.

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Frequently asked questions

KUBO’s test centers are greenhouse research facilities where new cultivation methods, greenhouse technologies and growing strategies are tested under real greenhouse conditions.

KUBO uses test centers to validate innovations before they are implemented in commercial greenhouse projects. This helps improve reliability, efficiency, sustainability and crop performance.

KUBO tests cultivation strategies for crops such as strawberries, tomatoes and cucumbers, depending on the research goals and greenhouse concept.

KUBO tests greenhouse concepts, climate systems, sensor technology, data-driven cultivation strategies, energy-saving solutions and autonomous growing systems such as AutoPylot.

The insights from KUBO’s test centers help growers improve yield, crop quality, energy efficiency and water use while reducing risks in commercial greenhouse projects.

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