Use Instructions on Nicolon Growing Nets

Throughout the years several systems have been developed for growing mushrooms, e.g. tray, bag and the Dutch shelving system. Growing on shelves has become very popular. Reasons for that include an increase in the size of growing units, the need to improve disease control, health and safety considerations for growers and operatives, environmental issues and the availability of grants. Another issue is the availability and cost of labour. Growing on Dutch shelves leads to increased picking rates and the possibility of mechanizing filling, emptying and casing. In addition watering on Dutch shelving can be mechanized by means of a watering tree. The benefit of working on shelves can only be gained when all factors are optimized. An area which is often forgotten are the growing nets or shelve nets. Good use of growing nets can extend the lifetime of the nets and will prevent problems like shrinking nets and compost falling from the shelves.