Thuringian flower summer: discover new varieties and sustainable solutions!

Thuringian flower summer: discover new varieties and sustainable solutions!

Erfurt, Deutschland - in Erfurt took place on June 24, 2025, the "Thuringian Blütensommer", which once again brought together numerous ornamental plant producers and trade visitors from Thuringia as well as adjacent regions of Central Germany. Over 100 participants were able to experience a practical event that offered both lectures and an impressive exhibition. According to Gabot , visitors took part in expert lectures in the morning, in which, among other things were.

The afternoon was all about discovery. The participants were able to visit the extensive test systems of the Horticultural and Experimental Center Horticultural (LVG). There were barely 600 new varieties of bed and balcony plants to marvel at, which are a highlight for every garden lover. The demonstration on the drought tolerance of the ornamental plants, which is of great importance for the future of horticulture, was particularly exciting. In addition, a fertilizer attempt was presented on change of floral beds, which aimed at the optimal nutrient supply of the plants.

a shop window of the innovations

The event was not only a meeting point for the exchange of knowledge, but also a platform for companies. Ten different exhibitors from the areas of young plants, substrates, fertilizers and crop protection showed their latest products and technologies. The strengthening of the competitiveness and innovative strength of the industry was highlighted as a central goal.

The ornamental plant industry in Germany, which generated sales of around 8.6 billion euros in 2023, must also face global challenges. A look at the situation shows that around 2,400 companies specialize in flowers and ornamental plants. According to Company for biological diversity It is important to find sustainable solutions to combat biodiversity loss and climate change. The demand for plants that promote biodiversity also plays a crucial role in the future of this industry.

switch to the future

Eating on large gardening meals such as the IPM, which will open their goals in January 2025, are topics such as sustainability at the top of the agenda. The aim of these trade fairs is to put corporate strategies to the test and to analyze how the industry can also act responsibly in the future. An analysis by the Global Nature Fund and the Bodensee Foundation made it clear that there is a need for action in areas such as energy use, water consumption and crop protection.

The switch to peat -free substrates and the use of sustainable ingredients are important steps that many gardeners and companies have already started in ornamental plant production. Certification systems such as Horticert, Bioland or Demeter rely on alternatives to peat, which not only brings ecological but also economic benefits. Compliance with social standards, such as fair wages in the supply chains, is another aspect that should not be ignored in order to design a sustainable future.