Presentation of our research results in the latest issue of DEGA Grüner Markt (7-8/2024)

In the latest issue of the horticultural trade magazine DEGA Grüner Markt (7-8/2024), Dr Dieter Lohr (HSWT-IGB), Dr Maria Lippl (GreenSurvey GmbH) and Johannes B. Grote (HSWT-MNR) presented the horticultural results of the living labs of the HOT-project. As retailers play a main role for peat-reduction in hobby gardening, the article shows up how to meet the needs and requirements of customers. Retailers have to address possible application problems (e.g. watering or fertilization) when giving advice and provide customers with the necessary information (e.g. flyer). This will ensure the success of cultivation with peat-reduced and peat-free potting soils.The article is already available at: https://www.gruener-markt-online.de