Category: Competencies

Scope of agreement with Maan Biobased Products broadened  |  Demand growing worldwide |  Many benefits for growers  |  Flier Systems to develop new dispenser The Klasmann-Deilmann Group has placed the distribution of the Growcoon propagation system on a fairly long-term basis. The agreement with Netherlands-based manufacturer Maan BioBased Products is initially for a three-year period, with an option for extending the contract. “We’re proud that an innovative business like Maan has entrusted our company with the selling of a forward-looking

Growcoon propagation system proves successful | New additive enhances press pot stability | Effective weed suppression with container mulch | Increasing demand for substrates with GreenFibre | TerrAktiv for vigorous, resilient plants | Targeted nutrient supply thanks to MeMon fertilisers At the 2018 International Plant Fair (IPM), Klasmann-Deilmann will be presenting proven and innovative substrate solutions developed with one purpose in mind: to ensure, promote and enhance the sustainable growth of crops in commercial horticulture. The world’s need for crops

From production site to factory gate How does a substrate actually get from the production site to the horticultural company and from there to the consumer? What milestones do the raw peat materials cross in the course of this journey? Two articles describe the path of our raw materials and our products from the place of origin to their final destinations. The first part presents the route from the production sites to the factory gates. Extraction: Klasmann-Deilmann extracts peat from

Making our 200-litre bales easier to handle ‑ an instructive video Our 200-litre bales hold a lot of product, and our customers appreciate this. It means, however, that these packaging units are not exactly in the featherweight class. In the nursery, 200-litre bales are removed from the pallet by hand and then mechanically ‑ or, often, manually ‑ reduced in size before the growing medium is used in the potting machine. This process can put a real strain on workers’ backs,

Marked improvements for organic herbs and in the propagation of vegetable crops In an EU research project, Klasmann-Deilmann and the University of Osnabrück investigated the causes of sciarid infestation, especially that which affects organic growers. A new substrate solution was developed that reduces development of sciarids by up to 80%. This is especially promising for growers that use organic herb substrates with low to moderate basic dressing, combining them with liquid fertiliser regimes during cultivation. Other potential uses are as

It’s the blueberry season again. The little blue fruit that are so very healthy are now being harvested. This article provides interesting information about growing blueberries, together with some useful tips. In recent years, blueberries have turned into a profitable special crop with growing market potential on account of constantly rising consumption rates. Blueberries are playing an increasingly significant role particularly when it comes to container cultivation systems. They are planted in greenhouses and plastic tunnels as well as field

Safe organic substrates The production of organic substrates has to satisfy special requirements. The raw materials, fertilisers and production facilities all have to comply with strict criteria. We undergo an annual audit by Grünstempel® to have our high standards warranted and confirmed by an independent body. The production of our organic substrates has been monitored by an independent external ecological inspection and certification organisation since 1999. This inspection body, which has been approved by the German Federal Office for Agriculture

An article in the trade journal “Gemüse” (Vegetables) Growing young vegetable plants in press pots has been one of the most important propagation systems for decades. Without this technique it would actually be impossible to produce the required numbers of young plants at present. We asked Hermann Limbers, Head of Advisory Services at Klasmann-Deilmann, about the future of this method and wanted to hear in particular about the future development of special substrates for the production of press pots. Gemüse:

Innovation and sustainability Klasmann-Deilmann’s reputation as the most sustainable and innovative company in the growing media industry can be attributed primarily to its great commitment to research and development. Especially in the field of alternative substrate constituents, its experts are constantly on the lookout for ways to provide the best possible support for the company’s partners in the professional horticultural business. Assuming responsibility for the environment and society also means developing new growing media while keeping an eye on the