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Crop steering starts in the substrate: Inside the new Growbag COCO

04.03.2026 | Author: Annette Schindler

In professional horticulture, substrate choice has become a strategic decision. Growers are balancing agronomic performance with supply security, technical performance and increasing sustainability expectations. Within this evolving landscape, coir-based growbags remain a central cultivation method… Read more
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Klasmann-Deilmann acquires patented gel plug

23.02.2026 | Author: Annette Schindler

Acquisition of US manufacturer VelociGro strengthens innovative capacity in young plant cultivation Klasmann-Deilmann has acquired VelociGro from US investor Ospraie. VelociGro is known as a producer of innovative gel plugs. With this takeover, Klasmann-Deilmann secures… Read more
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Sustainable propagation with a system: Growcoon for soft fruit young plants

19.02.2026 | Author: Annette Schindler

In an industry where precision, quality and timing are crucial, soft fruit growers across Europe and beyond are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to remain competitive. One such innovation is the Growcoon: a biodegradable plug… Read more
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The Art of Hydrangea Cultivation

11.02.2026 | Author: Annette Schindler

Horticulture Guido Sonneville masters the Art of Timing and Substrate Behind the spectacular bloom of a hydrangea lies a meticulous process shaped by generations of horticultural knowledge, careful substrate choices and precise planning. At Horticulture… Read more
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A factory in motion

04.02.2026 | Author: Annette Schindler

Major steps taken to modernise the Schiedam factory are bearing fruit The substrate factory of Klasmann-Deilmann in Schiedam has undergone a huge modernisation process in recent years. Under the leadership of Ronald Sonneveld, Head of… Read more