{"id":2929,"date":"2026-02-19T16:37:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ventigel.fr\/arboriculture\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T10:26:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T08:26:31","slug":"arboriculture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ventigel.fr\/en\/arboriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"Viticulture and Arboriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Antifreeze tower: VITICULTURE AND ARBORICULTURE<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Tree frost protection: protect your orchards against spring frost for the long term with a powerful, mobile solution specially designed to protect crops against frost.<\/em><\/p>

Spring frosts are one of the main risks in arboriculture today. A single night of frost can jeopardize an entire production season, impacting yields and weakening operations for a long time to come. <\/p>

The V5 anti-freeze tower, <\/b>developed in collaboration with arboriculturists in the Tarn-et-Garonne region, provides a high-performance solution for protecting crops against frost, thanks to a system combining powerful air circulation and integrated heating. VENTIGEL\u2122 V5: high efficiency for your orchards! <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\"A dry plant can withstand frost for 40 minutes to 1 hour, whereas a wet plant can't last more than 10 minutes.\" \u2014 CTIFL Publication\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How does the VENTIGEL V5 antifreeze tower work?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The V5 anti-freeze tower is a system designed to protect orchards from radiant frost. The system works on two complementary principles: <\/p>

\u2714 High-performance air circulation<\/h3>

With a flow rate of 60,000 m\u00b3\/h, the primary objective <\/b>of VENTIGEL\u2122 is to ventilate early enough <\/b>with a powerful jet of pulsed air, thus drying out plots and preventing the formation of condensation on plants. It also enables the redistribution of rising warm air during a frost by radiation. <\/span><\/p>

\u2714 Integrated thermal input<\/h3>

The two 110 kW on-board heaters enhance the system’s efficiency by supplying heat<\/b> to the protected area when temperatures continue to fall, thus optimizing protection.<\/span><\/p>

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Model<\/th>VENTIGEL V5 on trailer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Nominal air flow<\/strong><\/td>60,000 m\u00b3\/h<\/td><\/tr>
Fan<\/strong><\/td>\u00d8 1000 mm, 11 kW<\/td><\/tr>
Heating<\/strong><\/td>2\u00d7110 kW fuel oil (consumption 2×10.3 L\/h)<\/td><\/tr>
Fan rotation<\/strong><\/td>0-360\u00b0, adjustable from 2 to 8 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Protected area<\/strong><\/td>Up to 3 – 4 ha<\/td><\/tr>
Operating height<\/strong><\/td>Up to 5 m under crown<\/td><\/tr>
Mobile & easy to use<\/strong><\/td>Quick assembly, integrated trailer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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WHY CHOOSE THE V5 FOR YOUR ORCHARDS <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2714 Materials and design<\/strong><\/h4>

VENTIGEL\u2122 V5 is manufactured with materials suitable for outdoor use even in demanding climatic conditions. This choice guarantees optimum durability. <\/span><\/p>

As for power, the VENTIGEL\u2122 V5 is powered by electricity for the ventilation and rotation functions and by diesel fuel for the heating function. <\/span>Maintenance-free ventilation without a combustion engine.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u2714 Proven effectiveness<\/strong><\/h4>

The VENTIGEL\u2122 system acts on two levels to limit the damage caused by radiative freezing:<\/p>

  • Dries out the air around sensitive buds<\/li>
  • Reduces frost formation<\/li>
  • Raises the temperature evenly across the treatment area<\/li>
  • Effective on 3 to 4 hectares, easy to use.<\/li><\/ul>

    \u2714 Easy to install<\/strong><\/h4>

    VENTIGEL\u2122 V5 is trailer-mounted with a telescoping mast, allowing for quick setup between rows of trees, optimal maneuverability, and adaptability to different orchards. Low power consumption; no visual impact when stowed. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    What tree crops does the frost protection tower protect?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    But also many other crops can be protected by the VENTIGEL\u2122 V5 antifreeze tower.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Advantages of the V5 anti-freeze tower for arboriculturists\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The VENTIGEL\u2122 V5 frost protection tower offers many advantages over other frost control solutions such as candles, heating wires or some sprinkler systems. Our VENTIGEL\u2122 V5 antifreeze towers offer high efficiency. <\/p>

    Its main assets include:<\/p>

    • Reliable protection for buds and flowers:<\/span><\/b> by keeping temperatures above critical thresholds, the anti-freeze tower effectively limits production losses and preserves the harvest.<\/li>
    • Optimized yields:<\/b> by reducing the impact of spring frosts, the system helps maintain fruit quality and secure harvest volumes.<\/li>
    • Reduced night-time logistics:<\/b> unlike candles, which require considerable manpower for lighting, monitoring and extinguishing, the anti-freeze tower considerably simplifies the organization of interventions.<\/li>
    • No noise pollution:<\/b> Much quieter than other fan-based protection systems, it can be positioned close to dwellings.<\/li>
    • No visual pollution and easy installation:<\/b> The antifreeze tower can be reused from one season to the next. Between two seasons, it can be stored in a shed until it is needed again. <\/li>
    • Low maintenance:<\/b> Very little maintenance is required.<\/li>
    • Environmentally friendly: Low <\/b>energy consumption.<\/li>
    • Cost-effective:<\/b> No civil engineering required; a few euros per hour for electricity.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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