Expertise That Grows Stronger Plants

Behind every bag of Peters stands a network of experts working closely with growers every day.

Not from a distance, but side by side in the nursery, translating challenges into practical solutions and building strong, reliable crops together.
This collaboration is at the heart of ICL’s approach.
Let’s read how Karol Szymanski takes care of his customers to help them achieve consistent crop quality.

Partnership Built on Expertise

Producing high-quality ornamental plants has never been more demanding. Growers must deliver consistent crops, control production costs, and meet strict market expectations, often with fewer opportunities to correct problems once they appear. In this environment, success starts with the right expertise, the right nutritional foundation and the right technical support.

For Karol Szymanski, Area Sales Manager at ICL Growing Solutions based in Northeast Poland and the Baltics, supporting growers in this process is part of everyday work.

“I visit growers every day and help them produce high-quality plants,” Karol explains. “Growers contact me when they want to know which fertilizer is best for their plants, or when they need advice on improving crop performance.”  For Karol, this goes beyond giving advice. “For me, true partnership means openness and honest conversations,” he explains. “Growers need to feel comfortable discussing challenges so we can help solve them together.”

This day-to-day collaboration is where real impact is made, turning practical challenges into workable solutions.

Understanding Today’s Grower Challenges

Over the past decade, ornamental growers have had to adapt to a rapidly changing production environment. “Growers today are focused on three things,” Karol says

• “high plant quality,
• lower production costs,
• and stable cooperation with reliable suppliers.”

Delivering on all three requires a well-structured approach to nutrition from the start. Without that structure, results quickly become inconsistent, something growers cannot afford in a demanding market. “Customers are very demanding. If plant quality drops, they are ready to change suppliers.”

Where Things Often Go Wrong

In practice, challenges are not always caused by the crop itself, but by the conditions around it. One of the most common issues Karol encounters is something many growers underestimate: water quality. “In many cases, growers don’t fully appreciate how important water quality is,” he says. “Water often needs to be adjusted depending on the source.”

By working closely with growers, small adjustments can make a big difference. When water quality and nutrition are aligned, improvements in crop performance often follow quickly.

When Peters Makes the Difference

Once the foundation is right, consistency in execution becomes critical. In many situations, Karol recommends Peters water-soluble fertilizers as the most reliable solution.
“I recommend Peters especially

• for sensitive plants,
• for young plant production,
• or when growers are working with difficult water sources,”

he explains. “When growers need fast and visible results, Peters performs very well.”

What growers appreciate most is the consistency of the product. “Peters is produced from the best raw materials and offers very high purity. With M-77 chelating technology and a low EC, growers can rely on consistent results.” This reliability allows growers to apply their strategy with confidence, even under challenging conditions.

Building Stronger Crops, Today and Tomorrow

A precise fertilization strategy does more than support plant growth, it strengthens the crop from the beginning. “For example, when growers switched their starter fertilizer in the substrate to Peters Professional Plant Starter, they saw much stronger root development after transplanting,” Karol explains. A healthy root system improves nutrient uptake and supports stable growth throughout the crop cycle. “As a result, plants become less susceptible to diseases and stress.”

For growers, the results are clear. “They tell me they see very fast results and high plant quality,” Karol says. “For sensitive plants in particular, Peters helps reduce stress and produce stronger crops.”

Looking ahead, Karol’s advice to growers remains straightforward. “Take care of the condition of your plants through proper fertilization,” he says. “A strong plant is naturally more resistant to many factors that could weaken or disrupt growth.”

Strong crops begin with a strong nutritional foundation, supported by expert guidance and reliable fertilizers. And that is exactly where Peters makes the difference.

Conclusion

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