Seed Production
Over 35 years of experience producing hybrid tomato, cucumber and pepper seeds through controlled cross-pollination.
From cross-pollination to certified seeds
Our seed production begins with carefully controlled cross-pollination between selected parent lines. This process creates new hybrid varieties that combine the best traits from both parents, a phenomenon known as the Heterosis effect.
The resulting fruits are harvested and processed in our own extraction facility, where seeds are carefully separated, disinfected, and dried. Every batch is checked to ensure varietal purity and meets our strict GSPP quality standards.
With six individually controllable greenhouse compartments, we can simultaneously produce different crops, tomato, cucumber, and pepper, each under optimal growing conditions tailored to the specific requirements of the parent lines being cultivated.
Climate Control
The greenhouse consists of six compartments in which the climate, fertilization, and irrigation can be individually controlled. This makes us very flexible to switch between tomatoes, cucumbers, or peppers.
We use a gas purifier combined with a heat-and-power unit to produce CO₂ safe for dosing in the greenhouse.
Key equipment
- Vialux HDUV water disinfector
- Priva Nutronic fertilization system
- Gas purifier + CHP unit for CO₂
- Energy-saving screens and condensers
- Own seed extraction and drying facility
Modern production environment
Over 19,000 m² of state-of-the-art greenhouse facilities in the Beemster polder, equipped with the latest technology for optimal seed production.
Greenhouses
Sufficiently high greenhouses with windows allowing lots of light, equipped with screens to save energy.
Water & Disinfection
All irrigation water is disinfected with a Vialux HDUV disinfector. We control fertilization with a Priva Nutronic installation.
Extraction Area
Since 2016 we have our own extraction, disinfection, and drying area to properly treat the seeds.
Climate Control
Six compartments with individually controllable climate, fertilization, and irrigation, making us flexible to switch between crops.
CO₂ Management
We use a gas purifier combined with a heat-and-power unit to produce CO₂ safe for dosing in the greenhouse.
Cross-Pollination
All fruits we harvest are the result of cross-pollination to create new hybrid varieties with the Heterosis effect.
Production FAQ
Common questions about our production process and facilities.
Interested in a visit?
We welcome professional visitors to our production facility. Contact us to arrange a tour.
Or email us at info@bakkerseedproductions.com