If you want to maximise productivity, minimise downtime, and stay ahead of the growing season, the best time to purchase greenhouse machinery is autumn and winter. These quieter months provide the perfect opportunity for maintenance, upgrades and forward planning to prepare yourself for fruitful seasons ahead.

Getting your commercial glasshouse back in shape during the winter months will help you:

• Reduce downtime during peak production
• Improve workflow efficiency before spring
• Prepare for changes in crop cycles and climate conditions
• Deep-clean your greenhouse and give yourself a clean slate to grow

Thoroughly cleaning your commercial greenhouse before the next growing season is not just good practice—it’s essential for productivity, plant health, and long-term profitability. A well-cleaned greenhouse creates a strong foundation for successful crop growth and helps prevent problems that can be costly and time-consuming to fix later. One of the most important reasons to deep clean a commercial greenhouse is disease prevention. Over the course of a growing season, algae, mold, fungi, bacteria, and plant debris accumulate on floors, benches, walls, and irrigation systems. These contaminants can easily harbour plant pathogens and pests that overwinter in hidden areas. If left untreated, they can quickly infect new crops, leading to reduced yields and increased chemical use. A thorough cleaning removes these threats before they have a chance to spread.

Cleaning also improves growing conditions. Dirt, mineral buildup, and algae on glazing, shade cloths, and lighting fixtures can significantly reduce light transmission. Since light is one of the most critical factors for plant growth, even small reductions can impact crop quality and consistency. Washing surfaces and disinfecting equipment ensures maximum light penetration and creates an environment where plants can thrive. Another key benefit is operational efficiency. A clean greenhouse allows workers to move more safely and efficiently, reducing slip hazards caused by algae and moisture. It also makes it easier to spot structural issues, irrigation leaks, or worn equipment that should be repaired before the next season begins.

A sanitized and tidy commercial greenhouse supports sustainability and cost control. Preventing disease outbreaks lowers reliance on pesticides and fungicides, protects beneficial organisms, and reduces crop loss. By thoroughly cleaning before the next growing season, you will set yourself up for healthier plants, smoother operations, and stronger returns on investment.

In addition to providing commercial glasshouse maintenance services, we can also help you service and maintain your machinery, as well as facilitate your acquiring new equipment that will help you keep your growing space in optimal conditions.
The benefit of acquiring new machinery through GVZ is that we are your direct connection to the top horticulture machinery suppliers in the Netherlands, offering high quality and effective greenhouse machinery made to last you many growing seasons to come. We are also experts in supplying you with the best service and maintenance of all the machinery we supply, so you don’t have to worry about expensive overseas calls for help when something goes awry. We also stock spare parts for all kinds of glasshouse machinery, and anything we don’t have in stock we can get you at reasonable prices from our suppliers in Europe.

When it comes to getting your commercial greenhouse grow-ready, we offer a range of excellent greenhouse sweepers and vacuum machines from our partner, Steenks Service, in the Netherlands. Unlike your standard industrial cultivation floor sweepers, the Stefix sweepers are designed specifically for ground-cover flooring such as MyPex and anti-root cloth. The benefit of these machines is that they get into all the nooks and crannies of your greenhouse floors, will eliminate even the smallest of spores, all without damaging your Mypex flooring.

More benefits of the Stefix machines include:

• No tyre tracks – which means you don’t have to clean after cleaning
• Powerful suction for fine dust removal
• Large, easy-to-empty dirt trays
• Options for electric, petrol and sit-on models for any glasshouse size

GVZ Glasshouses machinery support and supply includes (but is not limited to):

• STEFIX sweepers (135, 73BT, 73 Petrol)
• Berg & Bogaerts trolleys
• Shrinkwrappers
• Picking and harvesting machinery
• Thousands of greenhouse parts in UK stock

Now is the perfect season to make smart investments that strengthen your greenhouse operation for the year ahead. Get in touch with us to discuss your machinery needs via sales@gvzglasshouses.co.uk or give us a call on 01206 230 729.