Growcoon: Smart, biodegradable plugs for efficient and sustainable cultivation

The horticultural sector is changing and Growcoon is growing with it

Horticulture is under pressure and in full bloom at the same time. Labour shortages, sustainability challenges and the increasing demand for efficient processes are pushing growers to make new choices. This dynamic calls for smart solutions at every stage of the cultivation process. Growcoon fits seamlessly with those needs, particularly in the propagation phase. As a biodegradable plug, Growcoon strengthens the foundation of every crop by promoting faster root development, reducing losses and ensuring safe transplanting. Whether it’s high-tech greenhouse horticulture, vertical farms, hydroponic systems or more traditional glasshouse cultivation, Growcoon supports and optimises your processes.

Efficiency from day one

Strong young plants form the basis of healthy and profitable production. Growcoon ensures stable propagation by giving roots the space they need to develop. The air buffer between the tray cell wall and the Growcoon creates an air-pruning effect, encouraging roots to branch throughout the entire plug into fine root hairs. This optimises water and nutrient uptake and provides an excellent start. What’s more, the Growcoon is fully biodegradable and leaves no harmful residues behind.

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Growth through and thanks to automation

Your advantage doesn’t end with a high-performing plug that fits your tray perfectly; it is, in fact, the starting point for further process optimisation. Thanks to its consistent shape and structure, Growcoon is ideally suited for automated handling, for example during transplanting. The Growcoon processing workflow can also be automated and adapted to any level of ambition. Explore the range of Growcoon Dispensers – from manual to fully automated – which make filling trays with Growcoon simple and scalable. No major investment required, but always an achievable step for your business. Especially now, with labour in short supply and speed essential, Growcoon Dispensers offer an immediate solution: reducing manual work, accelerating production and enabling easy scaling – fully integrated into your filling process.

Proven results in commercial cultivation

Across a wide variety of horticultural crops – from lettuce and basil to strawberry and young ornamental plants – Growcoon delivers demonstrably higher yields and reduced plant losses. Customers share results showing faster rooting, greater uniformity and reduced losses and labour as the biggest gains. Curious to hear what different growers say about us? Take a look at the customer stories on using Growcoon in their production.

Progress starts at the root

The future of horticulture requires decisions that pay off today. Growcoon offers a simple, proven and sustainable solution that matches the realities of the modern grower. Less loss, less waste, more control and, above all: a strong start for your crop and your growing system. Anyone building a more efficient and sustainable production system for the future starts at the root.

Klasmann-Deilmann

It’s impossible to get a result without a good substrate, which is why Growcoon and Klasmann-Deilmann have joined forces. Klasmann-Deilmann is the market leader in substrates, so its experts know exactly what your crop needs. They work with you to maximise yields from your cultivation. When you decide to switch to the Growcoon, they can help you on your way.

Efficiency from day one

Growth through and thanks to automation

Proven results in commercial cultivation

Progress starts at the root

Klasmann-Deilmann

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