14 Sep 2026 | Peppers
Cimarrón in México
At Cimarrón in Mexico, Carlos Borja uses Harmony screens to manage light, humidity, and climate conditions according to the specific needs of each pepper variety.
CROP CULTIVATION TIPS
Peppers
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.
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- Humidity:
- Peppers require consistent humidity levels, especially at night, to prevent condensation.
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- Temperature:
- Consistent temperatures help promote early fruit set, balanced growth, and reduce stress.
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- Light:
- Peppers thrive with high light levels but need protection from intense radiation.
Proven tools developed to support healthy peppers
Stories from pepper Growers
See how growers use climate technology to boost pepper quality and yield.
17 Oct 2025 | Peppers
Agroparque El Taray in Mexico
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
Rong Rong Farms in China
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.
22 Apr 2025 | Peppers
Twin Creeks in Canada
Discover how Twin Creeks improved climate uniformity, crop performance, and energy efficiency with ClimaFlow, double Luxous screens, and Energy Monitor.
26 Nov 2024 | Peppers
Maatschap Janssen in the Netherlands
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
Reynaldo Almeida in Brazil
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.
31 Jul 2024 | Peppers
Enrique Peña in Spain
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
Gomalor in Mexico
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
Inveragro in Mexico
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 in Canada
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
Santiago Martin in Spain
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.
08 Mar 2022 | Peppers
De Tuindershoek in the Netherlands
Learn how De Tuindershoek doubled its pepper production with a 7-hectare greenhouse expansion and selected dual Luxous 1147 FR energy screens for light and energy performance.
Your guide to better growing
Pepper Climate Playbook
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.
Contact a pepper climate expert
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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