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Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are on the rise, with the global market projected to grow from $79.72 billion in 2023 to $132.95 billion by 2033. As controlled environment agriculture (CEA) advances, more growers worldwide are turning to greenhouses to meet demand for fresh, additive-free, and locally produced lettuces, arugula, herbs, and more. 

But growing leafy greens successfully means maintaining a stable, spring-like climate year-round—even when snow blankets the greenhouse roof or intense summer sun beats down. With short, sensitive growth cycles, these young plants thrive only when temperature, humidity, and light are perfectly balanced. 

At Svensson, we work with leafy greens growers across the globe to create ideal greenhouse conditions. From light diffusion to humidity control and energy savings, our solutions help you produce high-quality greens - no matter your climate or location.

  • Humidity:
    Keeping humidity steady supports healthy transpiration and prevents glazy leaves in hydroponic lettuce.
  • Temperature:
    Cooler temperatures help leafy greens stay compact and crisp, while higher heat can lead to loose heads and reduced quality.
  • Light:
    Leafy greens thrive with moderate, uniform light; too much intensity can cause tip burn, while too little slows growth.

Solutions designed for better, fresher greens

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ClimaFlow

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PARperfect
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Luxous

Stories from Leafy Greens Growers

Discover how producers around the world are optimizing light, airflow, and screening for better results.

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27 Aug 2024 | Leafy Greens

Armela Farms in United Arab Emirates

With its hydroponic cultivation of pesticide-free red and green lettuces, Armela Farms is on a mission to promote healthy living in the United Arab Emirates by offering consumers fresher, tastier and longer-lasting greens. The high-tech greenhouse, designed and constructed by Van der Hoeven, includes Svensson’s unique PARperfect double-screen solution. Yazan Abu Jaish, COO of Armela Farms, explains how this technology supports the sustainable, year-round production of 4.5 tonnes of premium-quality and uniform lettuces per day.

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11 Jan 2024 | Leafy Greens

Buysman Herbs in the Netherlands

Sustainability is an important theme for Paul Buysman. Of course it is imperative to save energy, but Paul's motivation goes a step further. “I think it is important to be involved in the world. We all have our responsibility to our community.” That is why Paul recently chose the premium climate screen Luxous 1147 Eco FR , which is partly made from recycled material. Learn more about his motivations and experience, as well as that of Aad Alsemgeest from Dutch installer, Alweco.

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01 Apr 2020 | Leafy Greens

Slateler Paul Ceulemans in Belgium

Discover how Slateler Paul Ceulemans in Belgium used thermal and blackout screens from Svensson to manage high light levels and energy use.

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09 Mar 2020 | Leafy Greens

Hidroponicos La Cruz in Chile

Learn how Hidroponicos La Cruz improved lettuce quality and greenhouse climate using a Harmony 4820 O light-diffusing screen in Chile.

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06 Jun 2019 | Leafy Greens

True Garden in the United States

True Garden in Phoenix, Arizona uses Svensson Luxous 1547 D FR energy screens and insect netting to grow pesticide-free lettuce and leafy greens year-round in harsh desert climates.

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Your guide to better growing

Leafy Greens Climate Playbook

We’ve created a Leafy Greens Climate Playbook designed for growers in every climate zone, from dry deserts to cold northern regions, who want to create stable, spring-like conditions for leafy greens.

This playbook offers essential strategies for managing light, temperature, and humidity to keep sensitive crops like lettuce, arugula, and herbs healthy and productive. Discover how to maintain ideal conditions in high-density hydroponic systems, avoid common issues like tip burn and edema, and adapt your greenhouse climate whether you’re facing sweltering heat or freezing nights. Whether you’re new to leafy greens or optimizing established production, this guide gives you the tools to boost yield, improve quality, and grow reliable, high-value greens year-round.

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Contact a leafy greens climate expert

Growing leafy greens comes with unique climate challenges, from balancing light and temperature to maintaining consistent humidity. Whether you want to boost yield, improve leaf quality, or create a stable, spring-like environment, our Climate Experts are here to support you.

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