Double your sales with Horti-Cote®Plus

In the competitive landscape of container nursery production, choosing the right fertilizer isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a strategic one. That’s why Horti-Cote®Plus for woody ornamental plants is gaining recognition as a game-changing solution. A recent independent trial by the Landwirtschaftskammer Schleswig-Holstein in Germany provides compelling, data-backed insights into the impact of CRF (Controlled Release Fertilizer) selection on plant performance.

Field Trial Overview: Setting a Scientific Benchmark

The trial was conducted from May to November 2023 in Ellerhoop, Germany, where several CRF formulations available in the European market were tested on Ligustrum ovalifolium and Hypericum ‘Hidcote’. Each treatment included 40 plants (4 replications of 10). The key performance indicators: plant height and fresh weight—two metrics directly tied to commercial classification and profitability.

Horti-Cote®Plus: Leading the Pack

Mivena’s Horti-Cote®Plus 6M and Horti-Cote®Plus High N 6M outperformed all other products in both growth and uniformity. Plants treated with these formulations achieved:

• The highest average plant height and biomass (up to 70 grams)
• Approximately 50% of plants met the high-demand commercial class of 40–60 cm

By comparison, other CRFs delivered significantly lower returns. One group saw only 20–25% of plants meet the commercial standard, while another performed so poorly that up to 80% of plants were deemed unmarketable due to inconsistent growth.