In vitro propagation as a modern solution in young plant production

In vitro propagation is a regular topic of discussion in horticulture. Whilst it is an important component of reliable, high-quality young plant production for many businesses, others view it rather critically. Particularly in the organic sector and in European fruit growing, there are recurring reservations about this propagation method.

A closer look, however, reveals that in vitro propagation cannot be assessed in general terms. As with any propagation method, the results depend on the...

Vegetable young plants from Lubera Edibles – More than just edible: an assortment that inspires

Do you only know us as specialists in softfruit young  plants? Then we have a surprise for you. Because Lubera Edibles stands – as the name suggests – for everything that is delicious to eat. And that no longer includes just fruit and berries. With our innovative assortment of vegetable young plants, we are taking the next logical step – surprising, diverse and perfectly tailored to the home garden.

The new market for premium vegetable plants

Lubera.com, the online store of our sister company, has been selling premium vegetable plants for several years. These are grown in 1.3-litre square pots, packaged with care and then reliably shipped to customers. The price for most plants is currently around EUR 5.50, with a price increase of 10% planned for 2025. But how big is this market? What are Lubera's experiences in general? We are not initially discussing which companies could produce these young plants and where they are sold, we...

Lubera breeds potatoes – the most important questions and answers

With the expansion of the range of young plants from Lubera Edibles to include vegetables, Lubera also started breeding potatoes a few years ago. How does a simple tree nursery now come up with the idea of breeding potatoes? You are right to ask this question and we will answer the most important questions about our potato breeding project in the following FAQ.