Fertil begin producing and marketing Fertiss plugs in 1985 . " We produced the first cork - form plugs for flora propagation . The agronomic interest of this product lie in the fabric that hem in the soil to get an aerial hoop , upgrade the emission of more etymon in the soil and therefore obtain more full-bodied plants . This also means that we have an super white production because the filth does not fall , which maximize aeration at the level of the farm roots , hence the high percentage of successful recovery with cuttings . At the time , this was a revolution . Plugs were then indite of a peat - based substrate with fertilizer and other additives depending on the client ’s postulation and the requirements of the specific crop , " excuse Francis Paon of Fertil .
Fertiss plug
England : first food market to demonise peatBut since 2017 , Fertil has bring a new turn . It has chosen to offer peat - barren Fertiss hoopla so as to help preserve lifelike environments , values which are at the heart of the company . " Our determination was prompted by our English clients who , in parliamentary procedure to preserve their peat peat bog , want to be barren of the peat used in potting soil . The use of peat in potting dirt even has very speculative pressure today in England . Our approaching not only keep innate environments that are peculiarly rich in biodiversity , but it also avoids the monumental dismission of greenhouse gasses when peat bogs are destroyed . These are all commitments which we are raw to . "
Fertiss components
extremely technical mixture almost identical to peatFertil carried out a turgid phone number of tests on peat - free potting soil to notice the right intermixture that would enable it to attain a success rate close to 100 % . " We have an interesting background because Fertil is part of the Florentaise group , which is already involved in the production of peat - free potting filth . We were , therefore , able-bodied to aggregate our noesis in ordination to offer a unequalled mixture that is both qualitative and sustainable . This new formula is made of semi - composted pine barque fiber ( Turbofibre ) , wood fibers ( Hortifibre ) , and cow manure - base compost , to which we sum additive such as Perlite and fertilizer to finalize the potting land . The social organisation incur is almost indistinguishable to peat , with pot land that is draining , nourishing , and unchanging . So far , we are the only ones in Europe to offer this eccentric of soil for quid . It is indeed easier to obtain a peat - free potting grease to fill the plates rather than to make plugs , which demand a particular bore of fibre . "
Increasing popularity of peat - free potting soilAlthough it originated in England , the trend is beginning to spread to other European countries . " There is a real awareness about the importance of preserving peatlands . There is a growing need for our products from countries like the Netherlands , Belgium , and France . in the main speak , the horticultural sector is heading towards peat - devoid potting soil . "
Potting dirt without coco peat for bully lastingness and qualityToday , there is a growing offer of peat - free potting dirt . However , Fertil is among the few company on the mart that create dirt from local raw materials . " Many competitors make potting soils without peat , but these are often based on coco peat . However , this rude fabric has two major drawback . From an environmental point of view , it makes no sense to bring material from 10,000 kilometre forth or to have to depend on price version of suppliers and logistics . Moreover , coco peat is subject to a high level of brininess , the variation of which look on the mental process it is submit to . However , a substratum that is too piquant is phytotoxic , especially for young plants that are hypersensitive . There is , therefore , a endangerment of roasting the plant , and the job is that it is difficult to control this beforehand . There can be a big difference in timbre between two coco peat soils . At Fertil , everything is done internally . As far as we are concern , we are particularly vigilant on the lineament of the soil we offer . Our mixtures are adapted so as to get a success rate of almost 100 % . We set our intermixture daily according to our raw material , which , being alive , is likely to vary in terms of bodily structure and humidness , for example . "
produce your own plugs : a limiting and financially unattractive choiceIn improver to its high technicality , stability and environmental ethics , the Fertiss plug has other advantage for its user . " Producers do not have to get the plugs themselves . They are made on need with a very eminent - calibre potting soil that allows optimum quality of recovery and avoids losses due to betray cuttings . Besides , the horticultural companies that opt to invest in plug processing equipment can usually do only one cutting . The auto only works for a poor flow of time during the year , which is not particularly interesting financially speaking . Because we are specialised in the theatre of operations , our six machines allow us to proffer different deletion , and we can adjust the diam of the plugs thanks to our very herculean tools . Unlike agricultural company , we also have extremely knowledgeable technicians specifically dedicated to this activity . "
For more information : Francis PaonFertilTel . : +33 ( 0)6 71 70 69 70[email protected]www.fertil.fr
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