Przemysław Sarbinowski:
Sector | Substrates and starting materials
"Coir substrates are delivering good results for high value crops like berries and tomatoes"
CoirMedia opens new factory to serve international coco peat demand
"Giving growers confidence that their substrate partner is always ready"
Black Bear® Biochar: An engineered aggregate for growing media
“Slow pyrolysis at high temperature fixes more carbon into the solid phase instead of losing it as gas”
Jiffy Gel introduces a fresh solution to food safety in CEA:
“Even after treatment, mixing and transport can still introduce contaminants”
Stephan van Santen new director of business unit Rooting
Perry van der Knaap steps down
Giovanni Sessa - 3esse Vivai Srl
"Grafted plants perform better than those obtained from a seed"
New international sales manager for Spid Trays
German, Dutch substrate representatives call for "European Agenda" to secure future of industry
"Without a strategic framework, substrate production in Germany and the Netherlands will be at risk"
Role of coco coir particle size in berry crop performance
Experts confront rising water and root-zone challenges at the 27th Green Expert Platform
GrowOrganiX and Biological Youngplants also offer alternatives for small-scale growers
Organic propagation of Surinamese vegetables secured, talks underway for celeriac
Jiffy’s certification framework:
“Transparency builds confidence, and confidence helps growers make informed choices”
Pelemix signs strategic distribution deal with Sun Gro to expand global substrate portfolio
Extending viable shelf life from hours to several days
Studies examine crop yield maximization techniques
German propagator Wunderlich anticipates Jongerius' exit
"With 5 hectares of fruit vegetable propagation, we are responding to increased demand"
US (OK): Horticulture specialist researching soilless media and biochar for crop production
Berry Conference Agadir:
Hydroponic cultivation takes off in Morocco
Nigeria: High-performing vegetable varieties to be showcased at Seed Connect Africa 2025
Looking at gas emissions from lettuce grown in peat
New construction for Citronex in Poland and Romania: "We will also start propagating"
Texture matters: Optimizing root zone performance with coco coir
German propagator offers his services
German organic growers unable to procure plants as Dutch counterparts reach full capacity
"The sea is offering us a 100% biodegradable and renewable material"
Poland: Construction of Citronex’ young plant facility in full swing
Soilless cultivation keeps expanding but substrate supply grows tighter
"We want to offer an alternative solution to as many growers as possible"
Fellow propagators help out after the sudden closure of Plantenkwekerij Jongerius
NL: Contemporary recognition system for vegetable seeds established
UK: Latest HTA grower workshop boosts learning and knowledge on peat-free growing
India: Jammu Agri distributes vegetable seedlings to growers
International study highlights properties of biochar in composting and methane reduction
Greek manufacturer boosts propagation efficiency with reusable Double Tray System
Ziegler Erden opens new production site in Latvia
"Demand for high-quality substrates is strong worldwide"
Improving germination by saturating trays before sowing
Making good seeds even better
Valimex SL is promoting this innovation in Spain, transforming the rooting phase in nurseries and berry cultivation
Growcoon: a biodegradable solution designed to enhance crop yields and minimize losses during plant propagation
Using woody peat to aid in cucumber growing
Egyptian strawberry growers "are desperate for good quality seedlings"
Vaighai
"Blueberries hate soggy roots"
Advice for growers during substrate transition: request analyses and act on them
“In the past, suppliers chased customers. Today, customers chase suppliers”
High mortality rate of strawberry seedlings in Egypt
Wood fiber steps up as a stable alternative to peat and coco fiber
Reliable data on seed quality at a glance
Jashore emerges as Bangladesh’s winter vegetable seedling hub
Supporting automation-ready propagation for growers
EU launches “Peatless” project to boost sustainability in horticulture
Fighting Avocado Sunblotch Viroid with greenhouse propagation:
"Rooting hormone, paired with tightly controlled environments, ensures optimal clonal rootstock formation"
CAN: Premier Tech unveils new PRO-MIX AGTIV solutions for growers
Using renewable and circular substrates for the best growing experience
Demand for coir-substrates grows with India’s soilless shift
Plants that are ready to produce fruit as soon as they hit the soil
Comparing heat-treated and untreated vermicompost as a peat substitute
South Africa: Turning 1 strawberry plant into millions
High interest in ToBRFV-resistant rootstocks
South Africa: Cultivation, sanitation, and how to choose a nursery
Pindstrup acquires Compaqpeat
Charles Verdy of Gourma
"Every time we expanded or renovated a greenhouse, we didn't just build; we optimized"
"Not all substrates are the same, nor do all crops need the same mix"
"Our main goal is to remove CO2 from the air"
Industrial biochar carbon removal factory announced in the Netherlands: ARC Middenmeer
