The first Celine measuring system was put into operation at Plantenkwekerij gitzels in North Holland, Wervershof. This system independently samples irrigation and drainage water eight times a day, which are then analyzed in real time for the presence of nutrients.
The analysis of water samples by external laboratories is a common occurrence in horticulture. The fertilizer recipe can be adapted to the results obtained. “The problem is that manufacturers today continue to follow the facts because the analyzes of these water samples do not come until a few days later,” says CTO Vilko Dijkstra from startup CE-line. The company has begun developing a system that measures nutrient balance more frequently and makes the results available directly on a digital platform.
The Celine measuring system uses capillary electrophoresis, a technology that is also used in laboratories. This allows you to measure both macro- and microelements. “Because all nutrients are different, the measurement system can determine which nutrients are present and in what amounts,” Dijkstra says. The measurement frequency can be specified by the manufacturer.
Royal Brinkman will support CE-line in the implementation of the Celine measuring system in the horticultural sector.
