Growing tips and advice

Beneficial microbes in peat
6.11.2019 | Kate Smit

Beneficial microorganisms in peat

Peat is the main ingredient in of substrates from Kekkilä Professional. In this article we explain why peat should not be sterilized before use and how microorganisms in this raw...
Poinsettias grown in a greenhouse
10.10.2019 | Kate Smit

The control of fungus gnats in your greenhouse

You have probably seen them before, fluttering through your greenhouse: fungus gnats or sciarid flies. These little mosquito-like flies are a common sight in damp areas. But what do these...
21.8.2019 | Nedeljko Basic

Prevent Algae in the Greenhouse

Greenhouses provide an ideal environment for the growth of algae. An ample supply of nutrients, high light levels and plenty...
17.4.2019 | Kari Silokangas

How to start growing with the Natural Control grow boards?

The Natural Control grow boards have been made by compressing dried substrate material. The compression enables better durability during transportation....
14.12.2018

Role of wetting agents

A wetting agent facilitates the uptake of water during initial wetting and optimises the movement of water in the substrate...
14.12.2018

Mould in peat, what to do?

Sometimes, in certain temperatures, water condensates between the peat bale and the plastic wrapping creating conditions that allow fungal growth....
14.12.2018

Excellent growth with Kekkilä Starter 1 in Italy

In southern Italy the most used Kekkilä Professional products for vegetable seedlings are C1 and DSM 1 with relatively low...
Tomato young plants growing in a seedling tray
14.12.2018

How long is the starter fertiliser effective?

We add our own starter fertiliser to Kekkilä Professional substrates to secure the basic nutrient levels. It is very important...