Pesticides are outdated. At Boomkwekerij van Gompel, we use a different way to keep our plants healthy or even improve them. First of all, we apply tailor-made compost before planting. After planting, we spread a layer of compost between our trees. With this we stimulate the soil life and this ensures a better absorption of the nutrients.
To save soil life, the weeds between the plants are tackled with a hoe, so that we no longer need to use pesticides. The pesticides would kill the soil life and that is detrimental to the plants. By doing this in this way, we increase plant resilience.