
Sector | Substrates and starting materials


US: Striving for 100% germination in the growing process

The growing technique of vegetable grafting in India

Wageningen University & Research launches RootzoneLab

Looking at the impact of biochar substrate on cucumber growth

Demand for coconut substrates grows in Spanish-speaking markets

The effects of biochar on growth of cucumbers in West Texas

Dutch pepper grower expands into propagation: 'I see potential for a great business'

The key to successfully transition to peat-free growing

Growbag with 40% recycled plastic

"We dare to grow again"

UK: Soft fruit growers stand to save through use of coir substrate

The impact of biochar on the growth of strawberries

New man in charge of PECO's substrate companies
A new propagation laboratory to improve production efficiency

US: Seed donations aiding communities across the midwest

India: Kashmiri Director of Agriculture kick-starts sale of vegetable seedlings

Looking at different growing media in horticulture
A technological innovation for growing plants

Looking into the uses of biochar

A 2-hectare expansion for Australia’s Provenance Propagation

Steamed and reused substrates tested in Belgium strawberry production

"All of our steel is sourced in the U.S"

Comparing the effects of different substrate on tomato growth

The importance of hoopers in peat filling

Jean-Pierre Schenkeveld joins Carbo Culture

"Cone-shaped pot encourages better root manipulation"

“We help producers to unleash the full potential of their hydroponic crops”

Hawita Group gets RHP certification

Controlled biodegradation of the plastic packaging of grow bag

Jack van Batenburg joins the Carbo Culture as a Business Development and Supply Chain Lead

“80% of Canadian peat production now certified. We’re not phasing peat out”

New biochar-enhanced soil blend to hit market soon

Botanicoir celebrates 20th anniversary

Pepper growers opt more often for grafted plants: insurance with a bit more production

Substrate solutions to be shown at IPM 2025

NL: A push towards sustainability

The fine art of coconut substrates

"Understanding how microbial communities function in soilless environments remains a relatively new frontier"
