Peter Nyssen now only sell bare-root perennials vs potted plants, here's why.

This spring, we were delighted to talk to Petra at TheDirt.news, below is an excerpt from their article

Back to bare roots: Perennial plants

To address the issue of plastic, the industry has introduced recycled, recyclable plant pots, wool or coir but some, such as Peter Nyssen, have switched to selling field grown, bare root perennials – we asked them for details.
 
Unlike many other goods that are packaged and sold, plants are living things requiring special containment to maintain their integrity and value.

Before the 1960’s, the vast majority of plants were purchased either as seeds, or mud encrusted bare-root plants in the dormant, autumn and winter season. Once they hit the market, plastic pots provided a mega boost to industry production and became the default container used in the growing and selling of plant material. Plastic plant pots not only allowed for the safe, transport of plants, efficient production and facilitated extended sales, they also allowed consumers to physically view and admire the plants, in their full grown glory before purchase – pretty much all year round.

Extending the opportunity for sales beyond the limits of bare-root season, plants were more readily available to consumers and landscapers. To meet growing demand for plants to furnish gardens post World War II, growers were able to produce an unprecedented variety and volume of plants and the industry bloomed... 

Read the full article here https://thedirt.news/back-to-bare-roots-perennial-plants/