Challenges in Organic Young Plant Production – A Review of the 2026 Season

Every young plant season is different. Weather conditions, light levels and temperature influence plant growth in new ways every year. In organic young plant production in particular, this requires continuous adjustment of cultivation practices, irrigation, fertilisation and plant health management.

The 2026 season also brought new challenges. In this review, we highlight the experiences we have gained and the insights that can be drawn from them for pot and container plant production. This...

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...

Lubera Edibles Podcast #16: Lubera Edibles Novelties 2022/2023 - Part I

Like every year, we have prepared interesting novelties for our young plant customers. Some of these novelties are entire assortment groups that are discussed separately in separate podcasts, including the breeding background and breeding outlook. In this podcast, however, Frederik Vollert, the product developer at Lubera Edibles, and Markus Kobelt, the co-managing director of Lubera Edibles, discuss all the other new products that will be included in the range starting in 2022. Let us surprise...

Citrus plant production with Switrus® and Citrobella® young plants

The incredible diversity of the different Citrus species and the sheer endless number of varieties are simply impressive. From the original Citrus species C. aurantifolia (limes), C. maxima (grapefruit), C. medica (citron), C. reticulata (mandarin orange), the species and varieties known today have developed over several generations of mankind. Most people who hear the name 'citrus' may first think of the lemons and oranges that we know mainly from the winter months.

From now on, we want to make...

Switrus® – The hardy citrus young plants!

There is hardly any other plant that reflects the Mediterranean attitude to life as strongly as the lemon and citrus plants in general. Just think of the Amalfi lemons that grow along the Italian coast of the same name. If you also want to enjoy lemon plants north of the Alps, you have few options. On the one hand, you have to visit a botanical garden or grow your own container plants in your garden, with all the burdens and worries that it entails. For example, the correct and frost-free...