In field crop propagation, it's all about volume, consistency, and reliability. Flier Systems offers a streamlined and scalable automation process, from sowing to delivery, ensuring uniform and efficient young plant production.
Field crops
Field crops are those crops cultivated through open-field farming. This includes for example lettuce and cabbage crops. These crops are mainly cultivated from substrate in soil blocks or trays. In many areas of the world, young plants are greenhouse cultivated before they are transplanted to the open field. Since 1948 (when the first soil blocking machine was developed), Flier Systems has been committed to equip the entire processing area of these nurseries. For this reason, various solutions are available to cultivate field crops in a professional manner. The solutions offered by Flier Systems are focused on uniformity in crops, optimisation of the internal production process, reducing manual labour and minimising tedious operations and hard labour.
Sowing
The process starts with sowing field crops into trays or crates. Our sowing lines are built for high capacity and maximum precision. Each seed is placed with care, at the right depth, speed, and position, ensuring an optimal and uniform starting point for every plant.
Germination
After sowing, the trays move into climate-controlled germination cells or rooms. Here, young plants can germinate under ideal conditions. Automated infeed and outfeed systems manage this step efficiently, supporting strong and even emergence with minimal manual handling.
Internal Transport
Once germinated, the trays or crates are automatically transported to the next cultivation phase. Our internal transport solutions ensure smooth, reliable flow throughout the nursery, reducing labour and increasing overall efficiency, even at scale.
Gentle plug release
Plug ejection is a method of gently pushing young plants upward from the bottom of the tray, helping them loosen without damaging roots or leaves. Since plugs are often firmly rooted, mechanical ejection reduces the risk of damage compared to manual removal. The result: faster processing, less plant loss, and more consistent quality for delivery.
Delivery
When ready for transplanting, the young plants are prepared for delivery. Automated systems handle sorting, moving, and preparing trays or crates for outbound logistics. The result: strong, uniform young plants, ready for field planting.
Tray Shaking
Tray shaking removes leftover plugs, root debris or substrate from trays quickly and efficiently after use. This mechanical process ensures trays are emptied and ready for cleaning or reuse, without the need for manual shaking or flipping. It saves time, protects trays from damage, and supports a hygienic growing process.
Washing
Hygiene is essential to prevent disease and crop loss in young plant cultivation. For the thorough cleaning and disinfection of trays, crates, and trolleys, Flier Systems partners with Limex, a specialist in cleaning technology. This collaboration enables us to offer integrated hygiene solutions that seamlessly fit within your greenhouse logistics.
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