Sweet peppers are an increasingly important crop in controlled environment agriculture worldwide, with strong growth in cold climates like Canada and the Netherlands as well as warm regions across Latin America. Their vibrant colors and diverse varieties make them popular with consumers and growers alike.
Meeting the demand for year-round high-quality peppers requires precise management of light, temperature, humidity, and airflow. Peppers are sensitive crops that benefit greatly from advanced climate screening and ventilation strategies to maintain balanced growth and consistent yields.
At Svensson, we support pepper growers globally with innovative screening solutions and airflow systems designed to optimize energy use and create uniform, healthy growing conditions. Whether you grow in temperate or tropical zones, our proven technologies help you produce stronger, more resilient peppers throughout the year.
Stories from pepper Growers
17 Oct 2025 | Peppers
In Tamazula de Gordiano, Jalisco, Agroparque El Taray, a family-owned company with 16 years of experience in greenhouse pepper production, has faced the challenge of controlling the thrips pest, which affects the quality of their crops. Thanks to the implementation of Svensson's Xsect insect control nets, they have been able to optimize production and significantly reduce losses.
07 Aug 2025 | Peppers
Discover how Rong Rong Farm in Yunnan improved pest control, raised winter night temperatures, and extended pepper harvests with Svensson insect nets, energy screens, and data-driven cultivation strategies.
23 Jun 2025 | Peppers
ANSU Orchids upgraded to Obscura 9970 FR A as a way to manage energy savings and shade with precision.
22 Apr 2025 | Peppers
Discover how Twin Creeks improved climate uniformity, crop performance, and energy efficiency with ClimaFlow, double Luxous screens, and Energy Monitor.
26 Nov 2024 | Peppers
A significant change was recently implemented at the bell pepper greenhouse of Gijs Janssen, the 22-year-old son of Reinier Janssen, in Nootdorp. Gijs and his parents decided to replace the existing climate screen and add a second one, both from Svensson. This project took place in January and February of this year and is an important step for the bell pepper grower to save energy.
23 Sep 2024 | Peppers
In the region of Taguaí, Brazil, where greenhouses play a crucial role in the cultivation of vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants, pepper grower Reynaldo Almeida has successfully implemented Svensson’s solutions to protect his crops from pests and the region’s extreme weather conditions, resulting in improved crop quality.
22 Aug 2024 | Peppers
In a corner of the vast expanse of greenhouses that cover the region of Almería, Spain, one of the most prominent horticultural areas in Europe, we find the greenhouses of the Baños family, who have been an example of how technology and innovation can make a difference in greenhouse crop production.
31 Jul 2024 | Peppers
In Almería, Spain — a region recognized as a pioneer of modern agriculture and home to vast hectares of greenhouses — grower Enrique Peña is tackling the challenges of pepper production with Svensson Climate Solutions
01 Sep 2023 | Peppers
Discover how Gomalor reduced thrips by up to 50 percent in greenhouse pepper production using Svensson insect control nets in Mexico.
12 Nov 2022 | Peppers
Learn how a pepper grower in semi-arid Mexico uses Xsect Xtra insect control nets to reduce thrips pressure and improve greenhouse humidity.
27 Jun 2022 | Peppers
Allegro Acres began in 1999 with a clear vision: to produce healthy, locally grown food while minimizing environmental impact. More than two decades later, the family-owned pepper greenhouse in Ruthven, Ontario, is widely recognized as a leader in sustainable greenhouse horticulture.
19 Apr 2022 | Peppers
Organic grower Santiago Martín explains how combining the Luxous 1547 D FR screen with the Xsect Xtreme insect net improved climate control, reduced pests like thrips, and boosted flowering in his Palermo pepper greenhouse in Almería.
Your guide to better growing
We’ve created a Pepper Climate Playbook specifically for growers in cold climates, like Canada and northern Europe, who want to build a more stable and productive environment for their greenhouse peppers.
This playbook offers practical guidance on managing light, temperature, humidity, and airflow to support healthy, balanced pepper crops. Whether you grow bell, snack, or specialty varieties, you’ll find strategies to reduce climate stress, improve yield, and promote consistent fruit set throughout the season. From choosing the right screens to optimizing energy use, the guide provides tools to help you grow stronger, higher-quality peppers in challenging cold conditions.
Growing peppers requires precise climate control—from managing heat and humidity to protecting fruit quality and consistency. Whether you're aiming to increase yield, reduce stress, or create ideal growing conditions, our Climate Experts are here to help you succeed.
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