Successful torque reference: Baum schools in Ammerland and Pinneberg rely on environmental friendliness

Successful torque reference: Baum schools in Ammerland and Pinneberg rely on environmental friendliness

The importance of the tordiction for the tree school industry

The use of peat as a substrate in the tree school economy is widespread, but the environmental impacts, in particular CO2 emissions through peat extraction, are a serious challenge. In order to meet the federal government's climate goals, which strive for a significant reduction in peat in gardening earth, a rethink in this industry is necessary. The model project "Tosba" (performance introduction of tor -reduced substrates in tree nurseries) has set itself the goal of developing innovative solutions and integrating alternative substrates into everyday business life.

approach and implementation of the project

In a practical testing, five trees in Ammerland and five worked together in the Pinneberg district, two key regions in the tree school industry. The project was carried out by the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture and the Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Agriculture in cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. During the four -year project period, the focus was on gradually reducing the proportion of peat, and in a maximum of 50% in selected cultures.

training and individual adjustments

A central component was the training of the companies. These training courses aimed to show the participants how a cultural management with tor -reduced substrates can be effectively designed. Subsequently, each tree nursery, in cooperation with substrate suppliers and consultants, developed individual strategies to successfully implement the gate replacement. The continuous exchange of experiences became a decisive element.

results and outlook on the future

After almost four years of project time, it can be stated that the “Tosba” project was successful. All participating nurseries were able to successfully establish the torched substrates, some of which are already experimenting with completely peat -free alternatives. An important consequence of the project is that other nurseries have also been achieved, for which goal feedback is a new topic. This development has the potential to direct the entire industry in a sustainable direction.

challenges for consumers and hobby gardeners

The challenges that arise from the torduation concern not only the producers, but also the end consumers. Dr. Inga Binner, the project coordinator, points out that it is essential that end users and hobby gardeners can easily use the new substrates. To facilitate the transition, it is important that the new products meet the usual standards both in the application and in performance. The transition to peat -free or torch -reduced substrates should be designed as smoothly as possible for the users to ensure acceptance and satisfaction.

- Nag