German propagator Wunderlich anticipates Jongerius' exit
Sector | Substrates and starting materials
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
UK: Latest HTA grower workshop boosts learning and knowledge on peat-free growing
NL: Contemporary recognition system for vegetable seeds established
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
Pelemix to showcase sustainable coco substrates at Fruit Attraction
Iranian official stresses need for technology in greenhouses
Banana biomass as a sustainable substrate
Botanicoir celebrates 20 year anniversary:
"Bridge between raw material supply and the needs of professional growers"
Effectively evaluating the impact of peat free substrates on modern growing
Hayleys Fibre expands operations with integrated coir facility in Sri Lanka’s Coconut Triangle
"Vermiculite-free growing put within reach for tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers"
Young innovators and natural solutions take center stage
Propagate 2025 highlights green and sustainable propagation
Coflor launches new universal mix
Coconut fiber shortage pushes substrate prices up
China revises measures for quarantining of imported plants
Peat harvest not improved
Historic peat shortage continues, coir prices rise due to scarcity
Evaluation of different pepper cultivars grafted on different rootstocks
Pelemix
"We expanded our operations in Sri Lanka with a new coconut husk processing and drying plant"
Balancing precision and buffering in substrates
Peat-reduced substrate solutions for tomorrow’s horticulture
global shortages expected
"The price of substrates will only continue to increase in the coming months"
Getting the most out of the height of a greenhouse
Responsibly produced coir
Development of a quality label for responsible coir production
Availability for the smaller consumer market under pressure
Strong growth of renewable raw materials in the professional Dutch substrate market
Exploring the use of CO2 nanobubbles and biochar as hydroponic substrates
Jason Sbiral, Plantpeddler
Managing young plant production with precision and consistency
“Our raw materials pricing tripled in the last year”
Making the right choice in substrates
Volmary streamlines usable plants counting with the Seedling Scan Pro
new varieties and youngplants