The main component of the substrate used in the cultivation of pot Anthurium is currently peat , because of its physical , chemical and biological properties . For eld , however , the utilization of peat as a substrate has been a subject of debate . Peat exploitation is make born areas to disappear , result in clime modification . Peat as a substrate is therefore not sustainable . Anthura has started enquire potential alternative .
First stepsIn mid-2020 , we ask some substratum suppliers about the possibility of piddle a more sustainable substrate . The initial feedback was prescribed , but in terms of composition they did not leave in a substrate that would be suited for the machinery at our Anthurium output website in Bleiswijk . There were too many fiber in the raw fabric , or the naked as a jaybird material would not have been allow under Q37 requirement , i.e. the requirements for the export of plant life material to America .
TrialsIn former 2021 , finer peat mosses became usable and this allowed us to pop out trials with soil compositions that meet our high quality requirements . The strong-arm composition of the current and possible grime were compared and subsequently the first trial quite a little were delivered . The peat moss ascertain gentle water absorption , while the undecided structure of the cloth reserve for sufficient zephyr to be retained . In combination with coconut and as low a proportion of perlite as possible , these three raw materials form the basis of the mixture .
Standard substratum
ResultsThe final result in an extensive trial were positive . After using 10 m3 of soil from two supplier in the summertime with a unspoiled calibre remnant product , in the autumn we started pot every two to three week in peat - destitute soil . This was done independently of variety and customer . In all results , we picture no adverse effects on ontogenesis . No changes were made to the watering of the plants in the peat - free soil liken to the received composition used .
Peat - free substrateBecause of our confident findings in stock with the sustainability targets of our Anthurium yield site in Bleiswijk , we aim to grow the entire output flow from the stopper stage forrader in a peat - free substratum by March 2022 . With the transition to a more sustainable mixture , we are one step beforehand of market demand and , with a CO2 footprint that is more than 30 % lower , we are prepared for the future tense . This allow us to continue to deliver our common high plant quality standards .
Substrate destitute of peat .
