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The peat for substrate production is extracted from the peatlands of Šepeta, Tyrelis, Liminėlis, Lebeliai and other sites belonging to the Remil Group. Peat is an indispensable raw material for substrate production. Peat is porous, water-absorbing and has a low pH. When properly sieved, it produces a wide range of peat fractions and the physical properties required for substrate production. The addition of lime, fertiliser, clay, agroperlite, wood fibre, etc. produces the desired chemical-physical properties. Peat extraction is carried out between May and August in a layer-by-layer process, in short cycles of 1-2 days. At the beginning of the cycle, the surface of the peatland is loosened (milled), dried intensively, the upper 10-15 mm of dry peat is harvested by specialized machinery and transported to the storage areas, and the cycle is repeated.

Production of an alternative growing medium - wood fibre - was begun in 2024. This is an environmentally-friendly organic material made from natural, locally renewable raw materials - wood processing residues (conifer chips). Wood fibre has a very high air permeability, good water absorption and retention, optimises drainage, provides long-term structural stability, supports healthy and rapid root development, is a lightweight organic material and minimises logistical costs. Wood fibre is a sterile medium, free of weed seeds, harmful nematodes, harmful bacteria, pathogens and fungal pathogens.

Wood shavings made from coniferous wood (softwood) have a strong disinfectant and bactericidal effect, as such wood is rich in various essential oils and resins.

The perlite used in substrate production is a natural volcanic material. When treated at high temperatures, perlite increases in size and swells, changing its structure to become light and porous. This property makes perlite a particularly effective material for horticultural applications. One of the main properties of perlite is root aeration and water retention. Due to its porous structure, agroperlite can absorb water and all the necessary substances within itself and gradually release them to the roots of the plant.

Our company's specialists have developed formulas and produced various blends of peat and other components, i.e. substrates. Substrates are made from clean biological media such as peat, wood fibre, coconut fibre and others. The substrate blends also include various other additives such as fertiliser, lime, clay, perlite, trace elements, etc. Substrates contain a balanced amount of fertiliser and trace elements to meet the needs of plants.

Substrates are supplemented with substances that improve water absorption and inhibit evaporation. As a result, the substrate retains moisture better than ordinary soil, vegetation does not dry out for a longer period of time and does not need to be watered as frequently. In addition, the substrate does not require any additional preparation, but only needs to be moistened before use.