In spring 2025, Jodoco conducted a field trial on an organic cucumber plantation in Antwerp, Belgium. The result: an impressive yield increase of 5.8%, good for 24,000 extra cucumbers per hectare or 2.4 cucumbers per square meter. This trial shows how Floraboost, a natural foliar application, can provide tangible added value within organic cultivation-without synthetic inputs.
Trial information
The trial was conducted on the organic farm of grower Van Hauteghem, who has been committed to sustainable, soil-based vegetable production since 2016. The cucumbers were planted as 10-cm plants in late January in a 2-hectare greenhouse equipped with CO₂ injection and a CHP system for optimal photosynthesis.
Trial details:
3 repetitions
840 m² Floraboost-treated
872 m² control
Organic cultivation according to strict guidelines
SAP analyses for accurate nutrient control
Floraboost was applied six times-every three weeks from February to mid-June-via a foliar spray of 3.5 L/ha diluted in 1,000 L of water.
Results
Over a 12-week harvest period, the Floraboost plot achieved an average production of:
43.87 cucumbers/m² – with Floraboost
41.46 cucumbers/m² – without treatment
In addition, additional benefits were observed:
Fewer aphids 🐞
Less plant stress 😌
Better uniformity in size & quality
Greener, more vital leaves 🍃
These effects confirm Floraboost’s role as a powerful biostimulant, supporting the plant’s natural resilience and growth.
Why does this count for organic growers?
Floraboost proves that natural solutions:
Be able to increase productivity in organic crops
Strengthen plant health
Improve crop uniformity and market value
Fully fit within biological principles
Both the grower and consultants are enthusiastic and want to use Floraboost permanently.
The 2025 cucumber trial highlights how biostimulants such as Floraboost help organic growers produce sustainably as well as profitably. Especially in systems with limited curative resources, Floraboost can make a remarkable difference.
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