Reduction and replacement of peat in growing media (substrates)

The possibilities for replacing peat in growing media without influencing crop productivity or quality will be different for each crop. In Europe, the share of peat in growing media has already declined from about 90% in 2000 to approximately 60% to 65% in 2023. However, the volume of peat for growing media has increased because growing media are used on a larger scale than they were previously (more crops, more surface area).