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Testing Peat Alternatives in Pistoia Nurseries: Early Results and Next Steps
PEATLESS field trials in Pistoia are comparing alternative substrates with a conventional peat-based control across three ornamental species. Early observations show no plant mortality, while highlighting the importance of irrigation, pH and electrical conductivity management.
Developing Compost-Based Growing Media for Ornamental Nurseries in Italy
PEATLESS is assessing locally available compost to develop peat-reduced and peat-free growing media for ornamental nurseries. AVI and CIC screened seven compost products and analysed alternative formulations containing up to 70% compost.
From laboratory trials to public engagement: how PEATLESS is advancing alternatives to peat
PEATLESS partners are testing renewable materials and by-products as alternatives to peat for mushroom cultivation and ornamental plants. Their work combines technical trials, regulatory analysis and public engagement.
What makes a viable alternative to peat?
PEATLESS is evaluating spent mushroom substrate, plant fibres, composted bark, vermicompost and sheep wool as possible alternatives to peat, examining their structure, water retention, pH, conductivity and technical viability.
PEATLESS moves from testing to validation in La Rioja
PEATLESS is testing twelve alternative casing-soil mixtures for mushroom cultivation in La Rioja. After the first laboratory trial, CTICH is refining the most promising formulations and preparing five of them for semi-commercial validation.
From research to practice: Inagro advances the next phase of PEATLESS trials
The PEATLESS project is entering a new phase as Inagro validates innovative reduced-peat growing media under realistic cultivation conditions. Discover how these trials are helping bridge the gap between research and commercial horticulture.
