BVB Substrates products

The top-quality substrates within the VIVA Excellent line offer a good structure and high air-filled porosity, meaning that there is lots of air available to the roots. Due to high drainage excess water from heavy rain will not cause any issues for the plants. VIVA Excellent products offer optimised performance and boost strong root development. These mixtures are available for various pot sizes.

VIVA Green is the most sustainable choice within the portfolio. It contains up to 30% more complementary raw materials. The air-filled porosity within these mixtures is on a good level. And good structure and drainage ensure your plants get the support they need.

Substrates from the VIVA Shield pH product line help acid-loving plants thrive. This specialised product line offers acid-loving plants of different sizes the support they need. VIVA Shield pH mixtures provide a high pH buffer. The specialised substrates within this product line can be tailored to the needs of specialties like hydrangea, helleborus, erica calluna and rhododendrons.

The VIVA Multi products are highly suitable for perennials and shrubs, as well as plants in bigger pots. BVB Substrates offers specialised mixtures for these different pot sizes. Due to the increased structure and air porosity, these substrates won’t compact over time.

The VIVA All-Round product line includes versatile, easy-to-use substrates. The products from the VIVA All-Round line can be used for various pot sizes and offer good structure and adequate air content.

Lettuce and herbs are commonly produced in hydroponic systems such as NFT (Nutrients Film Technique) and DWC (Deep Water Culture). Another well-known cultivation method is the use of an ebb and flood system. However, each type of system calls for specific properties in the growing media. We offer growing media for lettuce and herbs that have been especially developed for hydroponic systems.

Farmers often choose to grow their herbs in very narrow trays or pots. This growth method requires various things from the growing media that are used. We offer specialized fine mixtures designed for growing herbs in narrow trays.

Lettuce can also be cultivated in green automation gutters. The automated processes involved in this growing method call for suitable growing media. The growing medium is placed into narrow gutters or trays and pots, which also calls for a fine texture.