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Sector | Substrates

Sustainable approach to coir production

What’s new in peat-free

Jiffy announces Preforma expansion with new west coast factory

"New plug substrate results in 20% faster times to root, extract and transplant"

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Foam substrates, hydroponic fertilizer and you

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Video: Focus on alkalinity and substrate pH

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Video: Focus on substrate components impact on substrate pH

"The rapid dry-down makes it ideal for larger containers"

Richard van Duijn new CFO at Van der Knaap Group

Nature's Miracle to distribute BeGrow stone wool substrate products in the U.S.

Eurofins expands physical testing facilities

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NL: Delphy tests 'local' potting soils in the CloseCycle project

NL: Grower will soon enable the on-site production of biodegradable, biobased substrate plugs

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UK: Second reading on the prohibition of sale on peat delayed

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Do taller pots hold more water?

"This growing medium offers good drainage and low water retention capacity"

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A webinar:

Long-term sustainability of peat in horticulture

Van der Knaap Group expands production capacity

"Demand for coco substrates has increased enormously"

Nominees unveiled of GreenTech Innovation & Concept Awards 2024

Microchips in coconut substrate for increased rootable volume

Moving away from substrate:

A propagation and plant-growing device in one

Cocogreen receives King's Award

UK award for coco producer

Selecting a substrate for poinsettia propagation