We have a long history and over 120 years of expertise and market knowledge in the field of substrates, research and innovation. In our Academy we regularly inform about practical situations that we encounter in the sector, we tell about insights gained in practice, we give you cultivation tips and we share our knowledge about all other interesting substrate-related matters.
We have collected all these topics for you in our Academy and you can consult all knowledge articles.
If you want more information about a subject or if you want to suggest a new item, please contact our marketing department at info@lensli.com.
Our team of dedicated, enthusiastic specialists is happy to help!
Have Fun Growing,
Team Lenslic
Broil
Do you ever encounter higher temperatures in substrate and do you want to know how to deal with this? Then read on quickly!
Calcium
Did you know that Calcium is an essential element for plants? Would you like to know more about the function of calcium for plants and why this is so important for the growth and quality of the crop? Then read on!
Phosphate
Did you know… Phosphate is vital for plants? It plays a role in a wide range of biological processes; from energy production to genetic stability. The management of phosphate, both in the soil and in the plant itself, is therefore an important aspect for optimal growth.
Human pathogens
Human pathogens are microorganisms (e.g. bacteria) that can cause disease in humans if they come into direct contact with them. Can human pathogens be present in potting soil or substrates and what are the risks? RHP has written an extensive fact sheet about this, and we are happy to include this article in our own knowledge base.
Potassium
Potassium is an essential mineral for plant health and growth. It plays an important role in the cell structure of plants. The absorption of potassium by the roots increases when the plant starts to grow generatively. As soon as a plant blooms or starts fruiting, the uptake from substrate will increase sharply.
Kapillar
What exactly is Kapillär? What is the origin of this raw material, what are the advantages, disadvantages and what is the reason why we have included this raw material in our range? And what does that actually benefit you? In this article we will tell you all about it. Read on!
Slow release fertilizers
Did you know that... you can save a lot of time, energy and money by using the right fertilizer combination? And that renewable raw materials require a completely different fertilization approach than peat? For your convenience, we have listed all the facts about regular versus slow-release fertilizers in the substrate for you. Read on quick.
Minimum production order
Have you always wanted to know why we use minimum production orders? Read all about this in our Academy!
NP Fertilizer
Did you know that together with our partners we have developed a new fertilizer especially for low-peat and peat-free substrates? This new fertilizer is the answer to the effect that renewable raw materials often have on the input and extraction of nutrients. Want to know more about our new NP-Mix? Then read on!
Potting behaviour
As you no doubt know, substrate is sensitive to compaction. Of course you already take this into account when you order a new medium, but are you aware of what else influences substrate compaction and consumption? Then read on quickly!
Pesticides in potting soil and substrate
Pesticides are hazardous substances that combat pests, usually to protect crops. After using pesticides, residues can sometimes remain in the environment for a long time. Can pesticide residues also occur in potting soil or substrates and what are the risks? Read on quickly!
RPP – Veen
Did you know that… RPP labeled substrates contain peat, and are still a lot more responsible than substrates with regular peat? Read on quick!
Saprotrophic Fungi
Do you ever come across fungi or mushrooms in the substrate and do you want to know what you can do about it? Then read on here!
Sciara
Sciara is a small black-grey fly of 2 to 3 mm long that is also called the fern fungus gnat. In practice, we often encounter Scaria in places where cultivation takes place on substrate. The larvae of this insect can cause various problems.
Read more about Sciara in our Academy and what measures you can take to prevent or get rid of these flies and their larvae.
silicon
Did you know that silicon is very important for the construction of the cell walls of a plant? Silicon also improves the health and resilience of a plant and protects against certain pathogens. Read more about the importance of silicon in cultivation.
Nitrogen fixation
Do you ever encounter low nitrogen numbers in your substrate? Then read more here!
Low-peat and peat-free substrate: what does that mean for me?
What should a grower take into account when using substrates with circular and renewable components? Read more here!
Packaging forms
We offer our customers various packaging options for the delivery of our substrates. Our substrates can be supplied as desired in Bulk, Big Bales, Big Bags, 45L bags and Growbags.
Packaged growing media
Producers pack substrate and potting soil in big bales, small bales and bags. Occasionally, a decomposition process can occur in these packages with fertilized and limed, organic substrates or potting soil. In some cases, this can change the product and occasionally cause growth problems in plants. RHP has set out the first insights from an ongoing RHP study in an extensive fact sheet, and we are therefore happy to include this fact sheet in our own Academy. (Source: RHP)