tomatoes grown on substrate

EU: ‘Substrate cultivation no longer organic’

Substrate cultivation no longer qualifies as organic. This is the outcome of numerous trialogue meetings between the European Council, the European Commission and the
Wageningen UR launched a project to develop a full-fledged alternative growing medium based on natural, high-fibre materials.

Wageningen UR starts search for sustainable growing media

The greenhouse horticulture industry makes large-scale use of growing media, as these ensure better-quality produce in greater quantities. The current range of substrates, such