You are undoubtedly familiar with the questions customers and consumers ask about the small details, such as the sawdust found on our plants. At Plant World, we know that people are becoming increasingly curious about sustainability and making conscious choices, and in this blog, we offer a little more explanation about our innovative method of organic crop protection.
In our nursery, we employ various methods to control diseases and pests, while simultaneously preserving the health of our plants and the environment in which they grow. Here are some examples of what we do:
Roof mite with sawdust
We blow sawdust onto the plants, which contains predatory mites. These tiny predators feed on harmful insects such as aphids, thereby controlling them naturally. The sawdust and the predatory mites are completely safe for the plants and the environment.
Midges and parasitic wasps
In our greenhouses, we release gall midges and parasitic wasps. These natural enemies are effective in controlling pests such as spider mites and aphids. The parasitic wasps are very small and do not sting, so they do not cause any nuisance in the greenhouse.
Beneficial fungi against rot
As a preventive measure, beneficial fungi are placed around the roots of our plants. These fungi help protect the roots from rot, with no visible impact on the plant itself.
At Plant World, we strive to use as many organic methods as possible in our production processes. We are proud of our adventurous approach and our constant search for new ways to promote sustainability. We are currently experimenting intensively with peat-free growing media as part of our ongoing commitment to further sustainability.