Thinking Green
As far back as 1990, Balfour became one of the first greenhouses to install a water recirculation system. Fertilized water goes back into our plants and not into the ground or general waterways.
Through the use of automated shading systems, we are able to effectively retain heat and to more precisely manage plant growth. The use of radiant heat results in more efficient use of natural gas.
Our boilers are equipped with smoke gas condensers that recover 15% of waste heat and send less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. We redirect the waste heat and carbon dioxide to our plants – they need both heat and carbon dioxide to grow and to produce oxygen.
Through the use of biological controls for insect treatment, we have dramatically reduced the need for chemical products and have achieved outstanding results in the prevention and control of pest infestation. In addition, our staff is trained to spot pest, fungi and other potential abnormalities, ensuring that any pest or disease threat is “nipped in the bud”.
- Pick Ontario recognizes Balfour Greenhouses as the “Featured Grower of the Month”
We are very honoured to be featured as pick Ontario’s “Grower of the Month” for January 2012. We are undergoing many changes here at our facility in order to better serve our customers and accommodate their needs. Our persistent drive for top quality product and complete customer satisfaction will continue to fuel us in this new year. Succeeding together, it’s ... Read More »
