tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22411176107362203362024-03-29T14:04:41.404+02:00DRIKA FarmUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-14213475847467173522013-07-04T11:52:00.001+03:002013-07-04T11:54:27.413+03:00Mini Cucumber<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kJAoJ7RSfas/UdU4O4EGjOI/AAAAAAAAFTI/GrSCy4iYxf8/s800/800px-Cucumber_and_cross_section.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="60" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kJAoJ7RSfas/UdU4O4EGjOI/AAAAAAAAFTI/GrSCy4iYxf8/s320/800px-Cucumber_and_cross_section.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBVwIXFrrPw/UdU3pyCJKcI/AAAAAAAAFTA/1l79FZXqNJQ/s796/Untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBVwIXFrrPw/UdU3pyCJKcI/AAAAAAAAFTA/1l79FZXqNJQ/s1600/Untitled.png" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-8355035861357410692013-07-04T10:48:00.001+03:002013-07-04T10:48:52.694+03:00Videos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Grodan, the global market leader in the supply of a wide range of integrated substrate solutions to professional growers endeavouring to achieve the optimum cultivation of high-quality vegetables and plants.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /><span style="color: #444444;"></span></span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_9Cg0yjfuWw" width="320"></iframe><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
<span style="color: #444444;">The Rockwool Group is the world’s leading supplier of innovative products and systems based on stone wool, improving the environment and the quality of life for millions of people.</span></span> <br />
<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/n53Zm1kuMu0?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>
</div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-77402076011423386012013-07-03T14:55:00.004+03:002013-07-03T15:07:45.646+03:00Mision & Vision <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CsqiL5UmjTQ/TvLsWXKUf9I/AAAAAAAAAt4/80K9CBweb4g/s1600/21+05+2003+055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CsqiL5UmjTQ/TvLsWXKUf9I/AAAAAAAAAt4/80K9CBweb4g/s200/21+05+2003+055.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Our Mission</b></span> is to produce premium quality fresh hydroponic products. We constantly strive to exceed our customers’ expectation through unparalleled commitment to quality produce and sustainable growing practices.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Our Vision</b></span> is to add true quality of life to our customers by providing them healthy, nutritious, tasty and safe products every day which are good for both people and the environment.</span></span></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-64541835052026679562013-07-03T14:49:00.001+03:002013-07-04T12:51:57.809+03:00The Benefits of Hydroponics<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlaRdzWiYsbJNKSc-gL_4U2atsR_vp4cKD90JzDeIhRF_EBIMv384SX_dVOQwtAwzT7GzJ118T0eVVn8YRUsA-gCnCzTG_8EzWJo0eFAc2EWfsjH9Un4gga0Y-URNuRlcexpiIs5bXE5o/s1600/environment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlaRdzWiYsbJNKSc-gL_4U2atsR_vp4cKD90JzDeIhRF_EBIMv384SX_dVOQwtAwzT7GzJ118T0eVVn8YRUsA-gCnCzTG_8EzWJo0eFAc2EWfsjH9Un4gga0Y-URNuRlcexpiIs5bXE5o/s640/environment.jpg" width="424" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>• Water conservation </b></span>
Hydroponic growing uses just one-twentieth the amount of water of field grown crops. The plants receive just the right amount of nutrient-rich water through a computer‐controlled drip irrigation system that feeds the water and nutrients directly to plants’ roots. Any un-used water from the plants is recycled, sterilized and reused to ensure quality and safety.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> <b>• Soil & Land conservation </b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We exercise soil-free growing practices, by using rockwool substrates, within our clean, sanitary, indoor greenhouse environments, which helps to control diseases. Apart, there is no depletion of soil nutrients and soil erosion.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"> </span><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>• Integrated Pest Management Practices (IPM)</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b></b></span>We implement stringent sanitary practices and introduce beneficial insects to maintain a safe, natural, pesticide free environment, to provide you with products that are not only delicious, but are also healthy for your family.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> <b>• Carbon dioxide, heat, ventilation</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We have turned science into an art. We use high‐tech computer systems that monitor and control carbon dioxide levels, heat, ventilation and plant nutrition. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/AuL4Zr58-gw?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-22177544294310567262013-07-03T14:21:00.001+03:002013-07-03T15:06:43.956+03:00Recipes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Greek salad </b></span></span></span><br />
<div align="left">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AzYN2WxsRRk/Tum3oqL-MlI/AAAAAAAAArU/nc3AtV62u3E/s1600/greek_salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="169" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AzYN2WxsRRk/Tum3oqL-MlI/AAAAAAAAArU/nc3AtV62u3E/s200/greek_salad.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #444444;"><i><b>Ingredients </b></i></span></span></span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 tomatoes—cut into wedges </span></span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 cucumbers—sliced into thick half-moons <br />
2 green peppers <br />
1 onion—sliced into rings <br />
120g feta cheese—cut into small cubes <br />
some olives <br />
extra virgin olive oil </span></span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">vinegar<br />
oregano <br />
salt </span></span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b><i>Preparation</i></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Wash the vegetables and leave to drain. In a large glass bowl cut the ingredients and then add salt, vinegar, feta cheese, olives, oregano and lastly drizzle with olive oil.</span></span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rWmasowNXOc/TunX8EHmx7I/AAAAAAAAAr8/0Iz-tQjoGBs/s1600/dividers_colorbeige-brown_15.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Tzatziki - Cucumber Yogurt Dip</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b><i>Ingredients:</i></b></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SQiHi3s43k8/TunEcLjve2I/AAAAAAAAArk/n1tigIJSyHQ/s1600/tzatziki_photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SQiHi3s43k8/TunEcLjve2I/AAAAAAAAArk/n1tigIJSyHQ/s200/tzatziki_photo.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 cup greek yogurt, strained<br />
2 mini cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced<br />
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill<br />
3 tablespoon olive oil<br />
1 tablespoon vinegar<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced finely<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon white pepper</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Preparation</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined. Add the olive oil mixture to the yogurt and mix well.Finally, add the cucumber and chopped fresh dill. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rWmasowNXOc/TunX8EHmx7I/AAAAAAAAAr8/0Iz-tQjoGBs/s1600/dividers_colorbeige-brown_15.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Creamy Cucumber Soup</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></i></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tU_ckvREYps/TunCAQmyyLI/AAAAAAAAArc/YPw3xhsaBhU/s1600/SP6040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tU_ckvREYps/TunCAQmyyLI/AAAAAAAAArc/YPw3xhsaBhU/s200/SP6040.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 small onion, diced<br />
1 tablespoon lemon juice<br />
4 cups peeled, seeded and thinly sliced cucumbers, divided<br />
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper<br />
Pinch of cayenne pepper<br />
1 avocado, diced<br />
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish<br />
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><b><span style="color: #444444;">Preparation</span></b></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 1 to 4 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook for 1 minute. Add 3 3/4 cups cucumber slices, broth, salt, pepper and cayenne, bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook at a gentle simmer until the cucumbers are soft, 6 to 8 minutes.<br />
Transfer the soup to a blender. Add avocado and parsley, blend on low speed until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Pour into a serving bowl and stir in yogurt. Chop the remaining 1/4 cup cucumber slices. Serve the soup warm or refrigerate and serve it chilled. Just before serving, garnish with the chopped cucumber and more chopped parsley, if desired.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(<i>Source: </i><a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/"><i>www.eatingwell.com</i></a>)</span></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rWmasowNXOc/TunX8EHmx7I/AAAAAAAAAr8/0Iz-tQjoGBs/s1600/dividers_colorbeige-brown_15.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-80324853709628142702013-07-03T14:20:00.001+03:002013-07-03T16:19:53.661+03:00How to Select & Store Vegetables<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Cucumbers</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Selecting</b></span></span></span><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yVNPCRgyVwo/UdQk6MSMHyI/AAAAAAAAFQI/2jUzPY432ao/s1600/P1200114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yVNPCRgyVwo/UdQk6MSMHyI/AAAAAAAAFQI/2jUzPY432ao/s200/P1200114.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Select firm and certified cucumbers. Avoid buying cucumbers with bruises, shrivelled or with soft spots. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Usually, smaller, slender cucumbers have fewer seeds and more flavour. Choose those who have rich green colour and cool to touch.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Storing</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Keep unwashed cucumbers in the refrigerator crisper. Cocumbers should be ckecked frequently for spoilage. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-34321119809328326762013-07-03T14:17:00.001+03:002013-07-03T16:16:46.895+03:00The Green Club® <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f7CocC4v6RA/TumfsWE75cI/AAAAAAAAAqc/TX9ZMF9uskc/s1600/Logo+Greenclub.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f7CocC4v6RA/TumfsWE75cI/AAAAAAAAAqc/TX9ZMF9uskc/s200/Logo+Greenclub.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
The Green Club®, a Reputation Management Growers Association is consists of 21 member companies. These growers who are located all over Greece grow hydponically a number of different vegetables in greenhouses. They have perfected the growing environment for tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and lettuce by giving the plants exactly what they need - the perfect climate, the right amount of light, the right amount of nutrition, exact amount of water and carbon dioxide and the proper ventilation- which means that plants can grow strong, healthy and big. By those practices they have achieved a high reputation in the market. <br />
All members are certified against Integrated Crop Management processes (GLOBALGAP, AGRO 2-1&2-1) and Food Safety Management Systems (ISO 22000:2005). <br />
DKG Consulting is a founding member and has been appointed as the Coordinator of The Green Club. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
<a href="http://www.greenclub.gr/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">Green Club Website</span></a></span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span> </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-5109668106767817902013-07-03T14:16:00.001+03:002013-07-03T15:05:52.523+03:00Recognition<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HAIjIAqT_YI/TumfOs0LWPI/AAAAAAAAAqU/LxDyA-uyWTs/s1600/Graphic1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HAIjIAqT_YI/TumfOs0LWPI/AAAAAAAAAqU/LxDyA-uyWTs/s200/Graphic1.gif" width="98" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5WC_8s73U1A/TvLunbjcXcI/AAAAAAAAAuE/pnjEbV34ysw/s1600/21+05+2003+052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5WC_8s73U1A/TvLunbjcXcI/AAAAAAAAAuE/pnjEbV34ysw/s200/21+05+2003+052.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The members' products of the "Green Club" Association, are already known in the Greek market and stand for quality and high nutritional value.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As member of the Association, DRIKA Farm continues to maintain commercial independence, offering its products on the market with its own brand. But in each individual package is the distinguishing mark of the Green Club together with the membership number, which proves that the company belongs to the Green Club.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Read more about <a href="http://www.drikafarms.com/2013/07/the-green-club.html"><span style="color: #38761d;">The Green Club</span></a></span></span><br />
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-50818847756547198112013-07-03T14:15:00.001+03:002013-07-03T16:14:59.382+03:00Food Safety <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xXqMP8hScUA/TvLwikYq5ZI/AAAAAAAAAuk/Qq3B_bbtWnc/s1600/IMG_2655.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xXqMP8hScUA/TvLwikYq5ZI/AAAAAAAAAuk/Qq3B_bbtWnc/s200/IMG_2655.JPG" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">DRIKA Farm has a responsibility to practice sustainable cultivation. These sustainable growing practices and compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) ensure that DRIKA Farm grows in greenhouse high quality products that are fresh tasting and the safest you can buy.<br /> <br />Here is how DRIKA Farm grows hydroponically: <br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>No dirt </b></span><br />Without dirt, plants cannot get soil-born diseases, cannot be invaded by grubs or other soil-based insects, and cannot absorb toxins and bacteria found in soil. <br /><br /> <br /><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>No Pests </b></span></span></span><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LdTv-sQrxaA/TvLoyR1dMKI/AAAAAAAAAtA/wpmAwsPZB-U/s1600/IMG_2648.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LdTv-sQrxaA/TvLoyR1dMKI/AAAAAAAAAtA/wpmAwsPZB-U/s200/IMG_2648.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> By applying an intensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses beneficial insects to control pests and stimulate healthy plant growth. Outdoors, plants are more vulnerable to various types of diseases and insects whereas in a controlled environment have the ability to keep a lot of these pressures at bay, so we are able to keep our plants healthy by using also bees for pollination and beneficial predator insects. <br /><br /> <br /><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>No Animal Waste Fertilizers </b></span><br />Plants receive just the right amount of nutrient-rich water that gives them everything they need. The plants are not in contact with fields where runoff from animals can carry bacteria. So no chemical residues or bacteria from animals can ever reach a plant. <br /> </span></span><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E0Pq_NhTTRY/TvLvchH3LHI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/QBeIKCwE30I/s1600/IMG_2649.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E0Pq_NhTTRY/TvLvchH3LHI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/QBeIKCwE30I/s200/IMG_2649.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>No Disease </b></span><br />Culture faces no such challenges since the plants grow in the perfect environment, by eliminating the dirt, the pests and the animal waste fertilizers, are unaffected by many diseases that plagues the open field grown. <br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>No Acid Rain, No Nasty Weather </b></span><br />Greenhouse protects the produce from the rain that carries pollutants or weather damage that ranges from bruises, marks and nicks to the loss of an entire crop. Greenhouse growing ensures optimal environmental conditions by using high-tech computer systems that replicates the best natural growing conditions where temperature, humidity and light are just at the right level. </span></span><br />
<div style="mso-char-wrap: 1; mso-kinsoku-overflow: 1; mso-line-spacing: "100 50 0";">
<div class="O" v:shape="_x0000_s1026">
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="mso-char-wrap: 1; mso-kinsoku-overflow: 1; mso-line-spacing: "100 50 0";">
<span style="color: grey; font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-index: 2; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; text-shadow: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">
</span></span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">
</span></div>
</div>
<div style="mso-char-wrap: 1; mso-kinsoku-overflow: 1; mso-line-spacing: "100 50 0";">
</div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-66228871212723567872013-07-03T12:42:00.001+03:002013-07-03T16:14:10.549+03:00Sustainability<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Sustainable production</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-auNfEO0JFRw/Tub-jJie88I/AAAAAAAAAhw/_z9zd8DNWnQ/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-auNfEO0JFRw/Tub-jJie88I/AAAAAAAAAhw/_z9zd8DNWnQ/s1600/6.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Basalt, the raw material for stone wool, is extracted according to strict environmental regulations and in non-protected areas. The volcanic rock is turned into stone wool substrate by means of a certified process. Recycling stone wool after use means that less new basalt is required. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b> </b><b>Sustainable cultivation</b></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-dFDBbRm-I/TvLqL-AIuMI/AAAAAAAAAtM/3JV0XHZ44o8/s1600/IMG_2647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-dFDBbRm-I/TvLqL-AIuMI/AAAAAAAAAtM/3JV0XHZ44o8/s320/IMG_2647.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b> </b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">DRIKA Farm has a responsibility to practice sustainable cultivation. These sustainable growing practices and compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) ensure that greenhouses have limited environmental impact. Plants are grown in Grodan rockwool. Growing in this material means our plants can stretch their roots, and we can feed them water and nutrients directly where they need it – on their roots – rather than on their leaves or on other parts of the soil. Growing hydroponically means we feed our plants only as much nutrients as they need for optimum growth. Our growing methods mean we don’t use herbicides. A plastic sheet, which suppresses weeds from growing up through our crops, covers the soil in our greenhouses. At the end of each growing season, the plastic sheet is removed to allow for a proper cleaning of the greenhouse. This cleaning ensures no pests or plant diseases from the previous crop are carried into the new growing season. To keep pests at bay we use biological controls. We’re leaders in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to protect plants from bad bugs and diseases. We introduce predatory insects – like ladybugs – and mites to eliminate harmful pests. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span>
<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Sustainable recycling </b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A sustainable end of life solutions. Used substrate slabs, blocks and plugs are recycled into new stone wool products or used in the production of bricks, cement, potting compost, or soil improvers. The plastic sheet is separated from the stone wool and used in the plastics industry to manufacture dashboards for the automotive industry. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oQE9ghN_5xI/TvLqnTp9XCI/AAAAAAAAAtY/nJTCNqMrSns/s1600/ecoLabel.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oQE9ghN_5xI/TvLqnTp9XCI/AAAAAAAAAtY/nJTCNqMrSns/s1600/ecoLabel.png" /></a>Grodan (a member of the Rockwool Group) has received a wide range of system, quality and environmental certifications, ranging from ISO 9001 and 14001 to Kiwa Keur and the renowned <span style="color: black;">European Ecolabel. </span></span></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<div style="text-align: right;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-9572363104500743362013-07-03T12:27:00.002+03:002013-07-04T12:54:32.226+03:00Photos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KdnfSp-Xpxs/UdPu9aa05oI/AAAAAAAAFNY/72jIz-v4xZU/s1600/21+05+2003+051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KdnfSp-Xpxs/UdPu9aa05oI/AAAAAAAAFNY/72jIz-v4xZU/s640/21+05+2003+051.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-thArr-xCi20/UdPu9kPraOI/AAAAAAAAFNc/o_39rsdwo4g/s1600/21+05+2003+052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-thArr-xCi20/UdPu9kPraOI/AAAAAAAAFNc/o_39rsdwo4g/s640/21+05+2003+052.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XffcNFGNy7g/UdPu-ICGKaI/AAAAAAAAFNg/9WSFXLTK76w/s1600/IMG_2646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XffcNFGNy7g/UdPu-ICGKaI/AAAAAAAAFNg/9WSFXLTK76w/s640/IMG_2646.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cu1ER9eHs8g/UdPu_zyQyGI/AAAAAAAAFNw/clmCA7kWK1g/s1600/IMG_2647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cu1ER9eHs8g/UdPu_zyQyGI/AAAAAAAAFNw/clmCA7kWK1g/s640/IMG_2647.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c35wgS4FMuA/UdPvAWT8w3I/AAAAAAAAFN0/vHnQn8bDJMU/s1600/IMG_2648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c35wgS4FMuA/UdPvAWT8w3I/AAAAAAAAFN0/vHnQn8bDJMU/s640/IMG_2648.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ukGKBJIAJi0/UdPvBXlYI5I/AAAAAAAAFN8/dv0rY1UXxL8/s1600/IMG_2649.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ukGKBJIAJi0/UdPvBXlYI5I/AAAAAAAAFN8/dv0rY1UXxL8/s640/IMG_2649.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2D1otm0ovI4/UdPvB32NvpI/AAAAAAAAFOE/Zq1OXkaJuEY/s1600/IMG_2650.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2D1otm0ovI4/UdPvB32NvpI/AAAAAAAAFOE/Zq1OXkaJuEY/s640/IMG_2650.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w0YIu6OTK3A/UdPvDv1sBkI/AAAAAAAAFOQ/_NTYho9Ii8A/s1600/P1170055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w0YIu6OTK3A/UdPvDv1sBkI/AAAAAAAAFOQ/_NTYho9Ii8A/s640/P1170055.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TDEdP8MjBso/UdPvD2QPAzI/AAAAAAAAFOU/7sLzmjxhkQc/s1600/P1170056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TDEdP8MjBso/UdPvD2QPAzI/AAAAAAAAFOU/7sLzmjxhkQc/s640/P1170056.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LT94U7Z1np0/UdPvEKknjVI/AAAAAAAAFOY/6Bs9ZtAhY4M/s1600/P1170058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LT94U7Z1np0/UdPvEKknjVI/AAAAAAAAFOY/6Bs9ZtAhY4M/s640/P1170058.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--eR4UQhIqrE/UdPvE_SVKFI/AAAAAAAAFOo/JKRmieIMHsY/s1600/P1170059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--eR4UQhIqrE/UdPvE_SVKFI/AAAAAAAAFOo/JKRmieIMHsY/s640/P1170059.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQSZFHV59Eg/UdPvGhVSqTI/AAAAAAAAFO0/w8DPajPYZC8/s1600/P1200114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQSZFHV59Eg/UdPvGhVSqTI/AAAAAAAAFO0/w8DPajPYZC8/s640/P1200114.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5NAvQWj-aFM/UdPvGBctpeI/AAAAAAAAFOw/pehJmZvtSgs/s1600/P1200122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5NAvQWj-aFM/UdPvGBctpeI/AAAAAAAAFOw/pehJmZvtSgs/s640/P1200122.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ftzi5QZ3inw/UdPvHHU-ShI/AAAAAAAAFO4/6E2-TjOqNvM/s1600/P1200124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ftzi5QZ3inw/UdPvHHU-ShI/AAAAAAAAFO4/6E2-TjOqNvM/s640/P1200124.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i45oeQnsvHY/UdPvHg42mhI/AAAAAAAAFPE/3K2OCe-3Rrk/s1600/P1200125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i45oeQnsvHY/UdPvHg42mhI/AAAAAAAAFPE/3K2OCe-3Rrk/s640/P1200125.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-32710748803749684462013-07-03T12:25:00.001+03:002013-07-03T16:13:42.452+03:00History of Hydroponics<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="style1"> </span><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lXi39bDN9yw/TvLrpG1ZFTI/AAAAAAAAAts/1H6ho6VyqbE/s1600/IMG_2652.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lXi39bDN9yw/TvLrpG1ZFTI/AAAAAAAAAts/1H6ho6VyqbE/s200/IMG_2652.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The term hydroponics is derived from the Greek words hydro (water) and ponos (labour). Many people use the term hydroponics to describe any methods of growing that does not use soil and in that sense ancient peoples such as the Babylonians and Aztecs used hydroponics, as nutrients were obtained from other sources. The mineral nutrient solutions used today for hydroponics were not developed until the 1800s.<br /><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Techniques</b></span><br />The two main types of hydroponics are solution culture and medium culture. Solution culture does not use a solid medium for the roots, just the nutrient solution. The three main types of solution culture are static solution culture, continuous flow solution culture and aeroponics. The medium culture method has a solid medium for the roots and is named for the type of medium, e.g. sand culture, gravel culture or rockwool culture. There are two main variations for each medium, subirrigation and top irrigation. For all techniques, most hydroponic reservoirs are now built of plastic but other materials have been used including concrete, glass, metal, vegetable solids and wood. The containers should exclude light to prevent algae growth in the nutrient solution.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Media</span></b> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Nowadays, the global greenhouse industry uses the following media. Coir (coco peat), perlite and rockwool. <br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Rockwool</b></span> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FrmGuZSmTdI/TumlhHpZ9tI/AAAAAAAAAqs/HnqskeMlSqQ/s1600/359da792bacc6c8e92211ae288dcfcf4_L.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FrmGuZSmTdI/TumlhHpZ9tI/AAAAAAAAAqs/HnqskeMlSqQ/s200/359da792bacc6c8e92211ae288dcfcf4_L.jpg" /></a>Rockwool is the most widely used medium in hydroponics. Made from basalt rock it is heat-treated at high temperatures then spun back together like candy floss. It comes in lots of different forms including cubes, blocks, slabs and granulated or flock.Rockwool is an excellent inert substrate for both 'free drainage' and recirculating systems. In free drainage or run-to-waste systems, the chance of disease spread is greatly lessened. Rockwool is also lightweight and self-contained, which allows plants to be grown at different densities in different stages - young plants can be grown to an advanced stage in a small area before being planted out into the main growing area, thus improving crop turnaround. Its light weight also permits setting up to be quick and inexpensive. Because it is light and rigid it eliminates back-breaking work in preparation and planting and gives substantial labor-saving costs. Rockwool is noted for providing a favorable root environment, thus minimizing plant stress. Root temperature can also be controlled, thus giving substantial energy savings. Rockwool initially causes an increase in pH level. You must adjust the pH level of the nutrient solution to counteract this. A pH level of 5.5-6.5 should suffice to create a suitable pH.<br /><br /><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Nutrient solutions</b></span><br /> Plant nutrients are dissolved in the water used in hydroponics and are mostly in inorganic and ionic form. Primary among the dissolved cations (positively-charged ions) are Ca2+ (calcium), Mg2+ (magnesium), and K+ (potassium); the major nutrient anions in nutrient solutions are NO3− (nitrate), SO42− (sulphate), and H2PO4− (phosphate).<br /><br /> Numerous 'recipes' for hydroponic solutions are available (DKG Consulting provides our recipes). Many use different combinations of chemicals to reach similar total final compositions. Commonly-used chemicals for the macronutrients include potassium nitrate, calcium nitrate, potassium phosphate, and magnesium sulfate. Various micronutrients are typically added to hydroponic solutions to supply essential elements; among them are Fe (iron), Mn (manganese), Cu (cooper), Zn (zinc), B (boron), Cl (chlorine), and Ni (nickel). Chelating agents are sometimes used to keep Fe soluble. <br /><br /> Hydroponics fertilizers and other types of formulas for hydroponics have changed drastically during the last ten years. Many of these changes have resulted in measurably significant increases in plant growth rates, plant resistance to diseases and pests, and plant yields.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For more information please visit our exclusive website for <a href="http://www.hydroponics.gr/">hydroponics</a></span></span><br />
<br />
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-75508613626929283262013-07-03T12:23:00.001+03:002013-07-03T15:09:28.660+03:00Contact <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ammoudares, P.O. 105</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">722 00 Ierapetra</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Crete - Greece</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">T/F +30 28420 22622 </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">M + 30 6937 447 132</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">e-mail: <a href="mailto:drimtzia@hol.gr">drimtzia@hol.gr <script type="text/javascript">
<font color="#444444">
<font color="#000000">
&lt;font face="Verdana, sans-serif"&gt;
/* &amp;lt;![CDATA[ */
(function(){try{var s,a,i,j,r,c,l=document.getElementById("__cf_email__");a=l.className;if(a){s='';r=parseInt(a.substr(0,2),16);for(j=2;a.length-j;j+=2){c=parseInt(a.substr(j,2),16)^r;s+=String.fromCharCode(c);}s=document.createTextNode(s);l.parentNode.replaceChild(s,l);}}catch(e){}})();
/* ]]&amp;gt; */
&lt;/font&gt;
</font>
</font>
</script> </a>, <a href="mailto:drimtzias@dkggroup.com">drimtzias@dkggroup.com</a></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sales Contact Person : <b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><u><i>Evagelos N. Drimtzias</i></u></span></b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Production Manager: <b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><u><i>Katerina Kaparaki</i></u></span></b></span></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-17631563378608490392013-07-03T12:16:00.001+03:002013-07-03T15:52:34.109+03:00DRIKA Farm Story<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uYA-7xFIeJQ/TvLoVWSggPI/AAAAAAAAAs0/PmBADpo5Bdg/s1600/295893_259211564129260_204418542941896_817928_420471978_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uYA-7xFIeJQ/TvLoVWSggPI/AAAAAAAAAs0/PmBADpo5Bdg/s320/295893_259211564129260_204418542941896_817928_420471978_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">DRIKA Farm was founded in 1996 by Evagelos N. Drimtzias and Katerina Kaparaki. DRIKA Farm's facilities are located in an area of 9,5 Ha on the site Ammoudares -Ierapetra, Crete,Greece, 200 meters from the sea side.Its production focused in <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Mini Cucumber</b></span>.<br /><br /> In 2006 the second level of investments was implemented (upgrading heating oil to LPG, a thermal, freezer, packing).</span></span><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wp7PfsPDsig/TvGwxMcogrI/AAAAAAAAAso/EOq__KElOqk/s1600/Katerina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wp7PfsPDsig/TvGwxMcogrI/AAAAAAAAAso/EOq__KElOqk/s200/Katerina.jpg" width="135" /></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />In 2008 the enterprise was awarded the GLOBALG.A.P. Certification by TUV HELLAS (TUV NORD) Certification Body.<br /><br /> In 2011 DRIKA FARM became a proud member of The DKG Group of Companies and Initiatives in order to complete the whole chain "from the farm to the shelf".<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Photo: Mrs. Katerina Kaparaki / Manager of DRIKA FARM</span></span></i><br />
<br />
</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CsqiL5UmjTQ/TvLsWXKUf9I/AAAAAAAAAt4/80K9CBweb4g/s1600/21+05+2003+055.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CsqiL5UmjTQ/TvLsWXKUf9I/AAAAAAAAAt4/80K9CBweb4g/s200/21+05+2003+055.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Our Mission</b></span> is to produce premium quality fresh hydroponic products. We constantly strive to exceed our customers’ expectation through unparalleled commitment to quality produce and sustainable growing practices.<br /><br /> <b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Our Vision</span></b> is to add true quality of life to our customers by providing them healthy, nutritious, tasty and safe products every day which are good for both people and the environment.</span></span></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241117610736220336.post-20520440079329700522013-07-03T12:13:00.000+03:002013-07-04T11:06:59.301+03:00DKG Group<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6hP-aQuAVBW3IBYyrHipynT7hSeUX8AxsfXORClPD5Xgyh9WEBX6eOIra3tYxgotL2Vd0ymF4f360-G49M2B7-9l_u7YFoaFkX8lc2v1KFITFT_NdpLaNB4w40BaDTXsZsGAc032NHWB/s1600/dkggroup+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv6hP-aQuAVBW3IBYyrHipynT7hSeUX8AxsfXORClPD5Xgyh9WEBX6eOIra3tYxgotL2Vd0ymF4f360-G49M2B7-9l_u7YFoaFkX8lc2v1KFITFT_NdpLaNB4w40BaDTXsZsGAc032NHWB/s320/dkggroup+logo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">DKG Group is a diversified international group of companies and initiatives with operations in various sectors. The activities of the Group conducted principally in Balkan and Southeast Mediterranean Countries (Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia,FYROM, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Cyprus, Egypt and Turkey).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Maintaining business success for more than 18 years is not easy. But each of DKG Group's companies has proven its ability to adapt and prosper in ever-evolving needs and deliver long-term growth.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The group's success and its unique business model, based on sustainability, innovation and flexibility,have made DKG one of the biggest consulting, inspection, urban farming, foliage based architecture, intelligent crop supplies and training facilitator bodies, offering specialized sustainable solutions to individuals, professional groups and corporations within the fresh produce and agro supplies trade industry creating value through people, and for people, all driven by a brand-centric philosophy.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The official bussines language of group's people is English.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The Group consists of the following companies and initiatives: <b><a href="http://www.dkggroup.com/" target="_blank">DKG Consulting Ltd</a>, <a href="http://www.hydroponics.gr/" target="_blank">hydroponics.gr</a>, <a href="http://www.irtcs.org/" target="_blank">IRTC</a>, <a href="http://www.iqgreening.com/" target="_blank">IQ Greening Ltd</a>, <a href="http://www.iqcrops.com/" target="_blank">IQ Crops Ltd</a>, <a href="http://www.askmein.gr/" target="_blank">AskMe</a>, <a href="http://www.drikafarms.com/" target="_blank">DRIKA Farm</a>, <a href="http://www.greenclub.gr/" target="_blank">The Green Club</a>,<a href="http://www.thelivecell.com/" target="_blank"> Live Cell</a> </b>and participates in TUV HELLAS (TUV NORD) SA Agrisystems Dept.</span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOeXeC5Quzjn0f9zeUCfnlduzAqxfAteptLQFhJCvHDofozPTt0TZpdGth24OD8l_8MqWHTRvPlYtzfVo0K0Jtgx7xp8nCtau8IUAM73y_0yU-PG46r1YOqLBaZ2U0U5jw9NxHHwwLzUGh/s1600/dkg_tree_520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOeXeC5Quzjn0f9zeUCfnlduzAqxfAteptLQFhJCvHDofozPTt0TZpdGth24OD8l_8MqWHTRvPlYtzfVo0K0Jtgx7xp8nCtau8IUAM73y_0yU-PG46r1YOqLBaZ2U0U5jw9NxHHwwLzUGh/s400/dkg_tree_520.jpg" width="202" /></a></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com