Field trials

Results validated in the field

Our products are validated by real-world trials and independent scientific studies. Here is a selection of concrete results.

jusqu'à −40 %
irrigation water saved
Essai terrain, Koweït
jusqu'à ×3
root system weight
Université de Ljubljana, 2019
jusqu'à +50 %
shoot growth increase
Université de Ljubljana, 2019
5 ans
with no performance loss observed
Données matériau

Cumulative values over 4 weeks of testing.

Field trial · Kuwait

Highway #40 — Kuwait: up to 40% water savings

One-year comparison of landscaped plots with Floriroll versus a control plot (50 cm of soil). Rock wool rolls retain water near the roots and significantly reduce irrigation frequency.

Results

  • Control: daily irrigation, 1,825 gallons/m²/year
  • Floriroll 2 cm: weekly irrigation, 20–30% water savings
  • Floriroll 4 cm: up to 40% water savings
Field trial · Abu Dhabi

TDIC Nursery, Abu Dhabi: green lawn with less water

In a desert environment, Floriroll instantly absorbs irrigation water with no evaporation or sand drainage losses. Very high and stable retention and re-absorption capacity.

Results

  • Up to 30% water savings
  • Zero water loss by evaporation or drainage
  • Stable long-term performance
Scientific study · University of Ljubljana (2019)

Florilène at university: more vigorous plants

Culture trials by the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana over 8 weeks (pelargoniums), adding rock wool flakes to the substrate (0%, 25%, 50%) with identical watering.

Results

  • Up to +50% shoot growth
  • Root system up to 3× heavier
  • Earlier flowering, more vigorous plants
  • Substrate water retention capacity up to +62%
Recommended dose: up to 25% Florilène flakes by volume in the substrate.

Study conducted on needled rock wool material.

Material study · Maribor (2014)

Watermelon trial, Maribor 2014 — needled rock wool

Study on watermelon culture in a substrate amended with needled rock wool. Results show significant improvement in growth and fruit quality compared to standard substrate.

Results

  • Better substrate water retention
  • Improved vegetative growth
  • Superior fruit quality and calibre

Study conducted on needled rock wool material.

Material study · CitiesAlive (2016)

Green roofs, CitiesAlive 2016 — needled rock wool

Study presented at the CitiesAlive 2016 congress on the performance of needled rock wool in intensive and extensive urban green roof systems.

Results

  • Optimal water retention for lightweight roof substrates
  • Performance stability over several years
  • Proven compatibility with extensive and intensive systems

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