Every day, Lensli devotes pleasure and passion to developing and producing substrates for applications in national and international, professional horticulture. We are proud to grow together with our customers! Read more about our customers and their experiences here.
We've noticed that Lensli isn't afraid to give without expecting anything in return. This applies to both knowledge and joint development.''
Arno Rijnbeek, Rijnbeek and Son
Rijnbeek en Zoon in Boskoop is a third-generation family business that grows perennials in the open ground and in pots. The plants are sold in 25 countries worldwide. Rijnbeek distinguishes itself with a very wide range consisting of about 5000 species. This involves collaboration with a large number of parties, such as breeders and enthusiasts from all over the world. Rijnbeek has set up a testing ground for new species.
We have chosen Greenline Food so that we can take major steps in the field of plant health.”
Rob van Enckevoort, De Peelkroon BV
Strawberry and cucumber grower De Peelkroon from Limburg, led by Rob van Enckevort, is responsible for the production of several strawberry and cucumber crops. The complete cultivation consists of 5,3 Ha of strawberries under glass and 2,2 Ha of cucumbers. The company has a total of 3 branches, all of which are located in the province of Limburg.
From our own tests we have seen that we have a more vital and stronger crop on Greenline Food. We have been growing on this organic substrate for 2 full years now and the disposal is done in a responsible manner.”
Antoni de Bruin, ACB Agro BV
Vegetable grower ACB Agro BV from Drenthe is run by Antoni de Bruin, who is responsible for both cultivation and personnel. The company, which has a total size of 6 hectares, consists of two locations in Klazienaveen and grows both bell peppers and cucumbers. In total there are 10 permanent employees and 10 seasonal employees.
I rely on Lensli's experience with regard to the composition of the substrate.'
Rens van den Oever, co-owner M. van den Oever.
Kwekerij M. van den Oever from Son en Breugel is a tree nursery and container cultivation company of 16 hectares with a wide range of more than three hundred types of shrubs, which are grown in pot sizes C4, C12, C20 and C35. M. van den Oever has been getting substrate from Lensli for about ten years now.
Thanks to the good cultivation results, the cheaper price compared to rockwool, and the cheaper disposal of organic substrate, we have decided to switch completely to the organic substrate Greenline Food.”
John and René Haket, owners Firma PA Haket.
Firma PA Haket from Bleiswijk is a real family business, run by sons John and René Haket. The nursery is 1,5 hectares in size and produces 3 cucumber crops per year.
The collaboration with Lensli goes back to 2004. We have been working together for 18 years on a green future.'
John van Oosterwijck, John van Oosterwijck BV.
As a company, John van Oosterwijck BV wants to put a high-quality and strong product on the market, with which it can serve its customers as well as possible. With regard to the substrate, the most important requirements are that the potting soil can both retain and drain the water in a timely manner. In addition, the substrate must prevent moss growth. In consultation with Lensli, they continue to develop and perfect their substrate.
We have been working with Lensli to our full satisfaction for 25 years and are confident in the future.”
Frans Kortenhorst, owner Kortenhorst Tree Nursery.
Tree nursery Kortenhorst from Heeten in Overijssel was founded in 1980 and now has 2,5 hectares of greenhouse. Kortenhorst Boomkwekerij specializes in the cultivation of dwarf rhododendrons and has been a regular customer of Lensli Substrates for over 25 years.
'We are content with our partnership with Lensli. They are familiar with the cultivation methods of our plants and has already assist many companies in the transition to sustainable substrate.'
Niels Goossens, entrepreneur and cultivation manager
Flevoplant, specialist in the propagation of strawberries, is looking for growt, by improving product quality and optimization their business processes. The growing medium plays an important role in this.
We are pleased to work with Lensli. The substrate ensures that we can achieve our goals.”
Edwin Rijnbeek, owner and cultivation manager of Rijnbeek Excellent Plant from Hazerswoude-Dorp.
Rijnbeek Excellent Plant works with its own substrate consisting of rice husks for the Clematis Armandii and wood fiber for the Acer Palmatum and Cedrus Atlantica Glauca.“Since 2017, we have been working with Lensli in a very pleasant way. On their advice we have made a change in our substrate, which means that we need to fertilize less.”
We developed our own high-quality substrate in cooperation with Lensli Substrates. My customers are so pleased with it, some of them have started using it themselves.”
Raymond Haarman, owner
Haarman has been using his own substrate recipe from Lensli Substrates for all the cuttings and plant material at his nursery for years.
His main product is acid-loving shrubs.
We have stopped using peat entirely and can now supply our customers with 100% peat-free products for the first time.”
Peter Opschroef, owner of Kwekerij Opschroef from Straelen (Niederrhein/Germany).
Opschroef started transitioning to peat-free potting soil some years ago. “We noticed a growing market demand for sustainable plants, so we set up a trial using various, peat-free substrates. After the trial, we chose Lensli's potting soil, as it had the best structure and was easy to work with".
There will be a growing demand for peat-free growing media, and Lensli's peat-free potting soil is certainly a great option.”
Wouter de Waal (cultivator) and Hendrik Hak (general manager)
Lensli's peat-free substrate has been put to the test at the Vredebest conifer nursery in Waddinxveen. The growers are happy to share their experiences and conclusions.
Weeds and moss are suppressed, the surface of the pots is drier and they look more visually attractive.”
Roel Breukers, co-owner of B&B Plant in Lottum.
B&B Plant uses Herbaedeck HBR topping soil on the surface of the pots to suppress weeds and moss.
Herbaedeck HBR covers the pot tightly and the microclimate in the pot is more constant.”
Maarten Bloemen and Merijn Bloemen, owners
At Kwekerij Maarten Bloemen VOF they cover the surface of the pots with Herbaedeck HBR.
Our plants are exposed to the outdoor elements from December to mid-May, so it’s vital the topping soil stays in place. Herbaedeck BVR does its job perfectly."
Rens van den Oever, co-owner.
All the products at tree nursery M. van den Oever B.V. are covered with Herbaedeck BVR
There are fewer weeds and moss on the pots and it looks natural. BVR stays intact on the pots even during transport.”
Rob Coonen, co-owner
Herbaedeck BVR has been the topping soil of choice for the pots at the Coonen nursery for ten years.
