Sustainability

With a unique working method, Buitenhuis provides sustainable grown plants.

Low-peat potting soil with cow manure

In the context of sustainability, Buitenhuis has been developing a low-peat potting soil for years. After various experiments, the thick fraction of cow manure turned out to be a suitable peat substitute.

The manure, which comes from a local dairy farm, is processed into the potting soil. With this sustainable method, the nursery delivers an important input to circular agriculture.

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Cow urine as a nutrient

In addition to the thick fraction, Buitenhuis has also used the thin fraction of cow manure since 2021. Manure and urine are separated with the CowToilet from Hanskamp, which reduces nitrogen emissions.

The cow urine is a good nutrient for the plants and ends up on the plants through irrigation. Moreover, Buitenhuis uses much less fertilizer.

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