BIO-GEN is a technology company specialising in research and production of biopreparations to support agriculture and the environment. The company was founded in 1990 and in 32 years of operation we have succeeded in establishing ourselves as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of microbiological preparations.
Due to the similar challenges faced by farmers in different regions of the world, our products are also gaining popularity outside Europe. We gained the first international recognition for the quality and effectiveness of BIO-GEN products just four years after the company was founded. At the agricultural fair in Spain, a series of our impurity utilisers won the International Gold Star award.
Part of BIO-GEN is a medicinal leech farm operating under the name Biofarma. The medicinal leech Hirudo medicinalis has been the subject of our research work since 2003. Our efforts have led to the development of the first legal leech breeding used for medical purposes in Poland. It is now one of the largest facilities of its kind in the world.
This is the brand name of the BIO-GEN-affiliated company Bio-Lider, which supplies innovative microbiological products for the care of indoor, balcony and garden plants. Biology for Garden products are not only effective, but above all safe for people, animals and the environment, which is particularly important in areas where people are constantly present.
We have been supporting the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity for almost 20 years.It started more than 20 years ago with a teddy bear and ended… with a record-breaking auction of a Golden Heart for PLN 1.2 million!
Feeding the world’s growing population is a major challenge for agriculture. Further increases in crop acreage do not solve this problem due to the devastating impact of the intensive farming model on both local ecosystems and the climate.
Incorporating biological preparations into agricultural production makes it easier for farmers to meet the objectives of the European Green Deal. The need to maintain a high level of yield, but this time without any increase in unit fertiliser use per hectare of field, is one of the basic premises for implementing the EGD concept.
BIO-GEN is an innovative biotechnology company where we address the practical problems and challenges faced by farmers around the world. Working in a modern, dynamic and technologically advanced organisation gives our employees many opportunities to gain new experiences and develop their competences.
Our success would not have been possible without our partners. We work with a number of Polish and international players in the sales, distribution and development of our product range. Among the most important are: PROCAM Polska, Bio-Lider, Polski Cukier, Target, Agrecol and Polsil.
Biopreparations are involved in many of the most essential processes related to soil fertility in the broadest sense. However, obtaining high-performance biological agents requires the right technology to ensure a high concentration of bacteria. Therefore, their multiplication takes place in computer-controlled bioreactors, which ensures full control over the process of their formation.
BIO-GEN was founded in 1990 and over the 32 years of operation we have continuously developed our range of products and acquired new markets. Today, we are one of the world’s leading producers of microbiological preparations and a leader in microbiological research for agriculture. We currently offer more than 40 biological preparations for a variety of purposes and have a team of nearly 100 people.
The use of biological preparations in agricultural crops is becoming increasingly necessary in the face of climate change, including the implementation of the principles of the European Green Deal. Our preparations are specially prepared and selected colonies of live bacteria that we obtain from the environment. Our products are used in agricultural production, horticulture, animal husbandry and in home gardens or urban greenery.
Field crops can be divided into several types due to similar cultivation methods. The most popular field crops include cereals, maize, rape, sugar beets, potatoes and legumes. They are a primary source of food for humans. For this reason, field crops tend to be productive, with farmers aiming to achieve the highest possible yields while maintaining the quality of production in an environmentally sound manner.
Cereal crops are a broad group of crops in the Poaceae family. Cereal fruits are characterised by their high starch content. The most popular cereal crops in the world are maize, rice, wheat, barley, sorghum, millet, oats, rye and triticale.
Common maize is part of the cereal group. It is a species of annual plant in the Poaceae family. It is one of the oldest plants cultivated by man. It is characterised by its high productivity and feed value, and much of its production is used for livestock feed.
It is cultivated in many countries around the world. It occurs as spring oilseed rape (annual) and winter oilseed rape (biennial plant). Winter oilseed rape is an important part of the crop rotation as it leaves a large amount of organic matter and potassium-rich crop residues. Such sites are suitable for cereal cultivation. The seeds yield edible rapeseed oil, which is the basis for the production of many cooking fats.
It is a root crop that is the world’s second raw material for sugar production. Sugar beet is mainly grown in temperate climate zones, and adequate sunlight during the summer and proper irrigation are necessary to achieve a high sugar content. The root and leaves are also used as animal feed.
A plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. It is the fourth largest crop in the world. Potato is particularly sensitive to soil water deficiency and is strongly dependent on climatic conditions during the growing season. Droughts and high temperatures reduce yields, and too much water promotes infestation of the plantation with potato blight.
It is a family of plants belonging to the Fabaceae order of great utilitarian importance. This includes forage crops such as clover or alfalfa and food crops such as beans, peas, lentils and soya beans.
Vegetable plants are a very broad group – nearly 250 species are used as vegetables worldwide. They are usually annual or biennial plants that can be eaten either raw or cooked. The most popular crops include onions, carrots, parsley, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, spinach, kale, cucumber, peppers and tomato.
The common onion is a temperate climate plant with an optimum germination temperature of 20°C. It is characterised by a shallow root system, which contributes to increased sensitivity to water shortages. In onion cultivation, special care must be taken to ensure that nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are provided in the soil.
Carrots belong to the genus of plants in the celery family. Increased yields are favoured by sowing carrots on light, permeable, well-drained, sandy loam soils. Carrots have relatively low water requirements and good pre-crops are cereals, maize, leek, cabbage or cauliflower.
Parsley belongs to the celery family and is a plant of temperate climates. It has low soil and thermal requirements. An important threat to production is the susceptibility of roots to forking. Root quality and yield depends to a large extent on adherence to the crop rotation. Re-cultivation on the same site is recommended after a break of at least three years.
It is a genus of herbaceous plants in the cabbage family. It has health properties due to its vitamin C and fibre content. It requires good, fertile, humous and moist soil. Cultivation on light, sandy, excessively heavy and cold soils is not recommended. Large fluctuations in temperature have a significant impact on the quality of the cabbage crop.
Broccoli is an asparagus cabbage which is a variety of vegetable cabbage. Acidified, light soils with low retention properties are unsuitable for broccoli cultivation. The plant requires cool weather and adequate sunlight. It is drought-sensitive, so proper irrigation of broccoli during dry periods is important.
This is a variety of vegetable cabbage. The best sites for cultivation are adequately sunny locations. The plant requires soils rich in humus and minerals, especially calcium. Cauliflower has the greatest climate and soil requirements of the brassica vegetables. Suitable pre-crops for cauliflower are potatoes, spinach, leek, cucumber, tomatoes or peas.
A species of annual plant in the Asteraceae family. Lettuce has no particular soil requirements, but the right temperature is important for proper growth and development of the plant. Lettuce grows best in loamy-sandy soils that warm up quickly in spring. It is one of the most popular vegetables grown as a catch crop.
Vegetable spinach is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It contains vitamins, protein, cellulose and mineral salts. The short growing season allows spinach to be sown as a forecrop or aftercrop. It can also be grown as an intercrop with beans, peas, strawberries or maize, among others.
It belongs to the brassicas and is among them the least demanding plant in terms of growing conditions. It tolerates virtually most soil types and prefers cooler climates. It is drought tolerant, but irrigation of the crop is recommended to ensure a large leaf mass. Kale should not be planted in a field after other brassicas.
It is a plant of the cucurbit family (Cucurbitaceae). The cucumber has high heat requirements, especially during the germination period, and is sensitive to water shortages. It also requires the right soil conditions – the right structure, rich in organic matter and humus. Avoid replanting cucumbers on the same site for another 3 years.
Plants belonging to the Solanaceae family. Requires frequent watering and growth in full sun. It has high nutrient and soil requirements – it grows best on fertile, humous soils. It can be grown after brassicas, but should not be grown after tomatoes.
It is a plant with high heat requirements and medium water requirements. The tomato is sensitive to cold, and frosts are particularly dangerous for it. It does not have high soil requirements, but it is worth ensuring that the soil is sufficiently rich in calcium. It is grown directly in the ground and, in temperate climates, also in tunnels, which provides the plant with the right temperature.
Orchard plants are mainly fruit trees and shrubs and perennials grown for their edible fruit. In contrast to field and vegetable crops, the number of orchard species grown on a large scale is not large and only a few species are of economic importance. Among the most popular crops are apple, peach, apricot, plum, sweet cherry, sour cherry, raspberry, currant, gooseberry, grape, strawberry or blueberry.
Apple trees are one of the most important fruit trees grown in the world. They are second only to citrus crops. They grow in temperate climates and include dozens of species, and there are several thousand varieties in cultivation that are the result of breeding and cross-breeding of earlier varieties.
The most frequently cultivated species is the common peach, which comes in many varieties. It has high heat requirements and requires a sunny position and protection in winter from frost, to which the flower buds often succumb in early spring. Peach cultivation requires a number of preventive treatments due to its susceptibility to diseases such as leaf curl, scab and brown rot of stone trees.
It requires a sunny, warm and wind-sheltered position and proper care ensures a good yield. The greatest threat to apricots in Central European climates is the high sensitivity of the flower buds to frost, especially in early spring. Around 30 varieties are grown in Europe, and these include some that fruit as early as July and late varieties that fruit as late as the third decade of August.
The most popular varieties in cultivation are the domestic and Japanese plum varieties. They have fruits that vary in shape – oblong or globular and in colour – from pink to purple. Up to 2,000 varieties are now grown worldwide, although the importance in orcharding is around 100. The house plum is a tree with a short trunk and a branching crown, and it flowers in spring – usually before the leaves appear.
The cherry tree is one of the most popular fruit trees. It is a strong-growing species and therefore requires high doses of nutrients – it feels best on sites with rich, fertile and deep soil. Any nutrient deficiency has a negative impact on growth and yield. It should be sheltered from cold winds due to the risk of freezing in winter.
The cherry has few soil requirements and the temperate climate is favourable for its cultivation. It has a high tolerance to low temperatures and is not very sensitive to drought, which means that it does not cause too many problems in cultivation. The cherry tree flowers from early April to May and the fruit ripens from July to September.
A fruit-bearing shrub found both in the wild and in cultivation, in many varieties. Raspberries prefer well-sunned and heated sites, fertile, slightly acidic soils, rich in nutrients. They reproduce through the root system, which means that young seedlings emerge directly from the ground – however, due to their shallow rooting, they require care to ensure adequate hydration. They bear fruit on annual and biennial shoots.
Currant bushes provide the berries – white, red and black currants are grown. The plant has few soil requirements, with the exception of blackcurrant, which prefers more fertile soils. The shrubs are best grown in soil with a slightly acidic or neutral pH, in a sunny, warm position sheltered from strong winds.
It is a thorny shrub in the Grossulariaceae family reaching a height of 0.5-1.5 m, depending on the variety. The plant is primarily grown in Europe and has more than a thousand varieties. Gooseberry berries can be green, yellow or red in colour. It requires a sheltered, sunny position for proper development. It has no particular soil requirements – slightly acidic soils work well for cultivation.
Depending on the species and variety with fruits having different shapes, sizes, flavours and colours – from light green through pink, red to black. There are currently about 5,000 varieties, of which about 250 are commercially grown.
It is widely cultivated in temperate climates for its tasty fruit. It is one of the most popular crops. Strawberry does not have any particular soil requirements, but higher yields are obtained from a position with humus-rich soil with a slightly acid reaction. It performs well as a follow-up crop to carrots, beans or brassicas.
A fruiting shrub with blue berries grown commercially in North America, mainly in the USA and Canada. Poland is one of the largest producers in Europe. The blueberry has very high soil requirements – it requires very acidic, humus soil and should be planted on sunny and wind-sheltered sites.
Ornamental plants are one of the broadest groups and include both annual and perennial plants. They can be sown directly into the ground or grown from seedlings and are divided into overwintering and non-wintering in the ground. A large proportion are greenhouse plants grown for cut flowers and for potted plants. They are used to decorate both indoor spaces and gardens.
Production of crops under cover is possible using greenhouses, foil tunnels or in hothouses. By using this type of cultivation, it is possible to become less dependent on outdoor conditions and to shorten the overall production cycle, while increasing yields compared to ground cultivation. However, this type of production requires higher investment and greater professionalisation of production.
The most striking bulbous plants flower from spring to autumn, and the right selection can provide a full range of colour in the garden almost throughout the season. In their cultivation, providing a suitable site for planting bulbs plays a major role. Most ornamental bulbous plants prefer well-sunned positions. These plants prefer fertile, permeable soil.
Growing in greenhouses or plastic tunnels very often proves to be a necessity due to the requirements of the plants themselves. Due to the difficult climatic conditions, not all species are suitable for growing directly in the ground. Growing under cover offers better opportunities to maintain stable conditions – temperature, humidity and, at the same time, sufficient light.
Our series of probiotic preparations for livestock are used as periodic feed and feed additives. The microorganisms they contain increase the animals’ immunity, health, vitality and productivity. The probiotic bacteria included in our probiotics are natural representatives of the microflora of the digestive tract of animals and form a mutually symbiotic system.
These are mainly pigs, cattle and poultry. This group is complemented by sheep, goats, horses and fur animals and bees. Looking after animal health is an important part of ensuring welfare and maintaining the quality of livestock production. Our probiotics contain natural microorganisms that increase immunity, which has a positive effect on the health, vitality and productivity of the animals.
Cattle are raised all over the world. Favourable conditions for cattle raising are the presence of extensive grasslands. There are two main performance types in breeding – dairy cattle and meat-type cattle. Livestock farms have many responsibilities in relation to breeding, the main ones being the need to maintain the health and welfare of the animals, control diseases and provide adequate feed.
Pig farming is one of the main types of livestock production in the world. However, this type of farming requires a number of conditions necessary to maintain adequate pig growth and animal immunity. These include, first and foremost, proper indoor conditions, including adequate ventilation and effective removal of harmful gases that accumulate indoors – carbon dioxide, ammonia and hydrogen sulphide.
The most common birds classified as breeding poultry are broilers, laying hens, turkeys, geese and ducks. In poultry farming, ensuring animal welfare is of increasing importance. The birds should be provided with the right conditions, which means dry, well-insulated enclosures and the right humidity. An important part of welfare is the reduction of unpleasant odours in livestock housing, storerooms or paddocks.
Bees play a key role in many ecosystems and are important pollinators of flowering plants. Pollination of crops increases yields and improves the quality of the products obtained. Bee keeping also forms the basis of beekeeping, the main purpose of which is to produce different types of honey – nectar, honeydew or nectar-honeydew.
The domestic goat is one of the oldest domesticated species and is mainly bred for the milk and dairy products obtained from their milk. Goats are low-maintenance animals and adapt quickly to environmental conditions. They are raised on both small and high-production farms. If production is used to meet the farmer’s own needs they are often kept with other animal species.
They are among the first animals domesticated by humans. Due to the insulating nature of wool, they require little shelter and are able to use natural shelters in their environment. An important nutrient for sheep is fresh water, which they need in abundance. Sheep are grazed from May until the first snows occur and do not need to be fed during this time.
This is a broad group of wild and farmed animals including primarily mink, ferrets, polecat–ferret hybrids, foxes, chinchillas, rabbits and nutria. Probiotics can be used as a feed additive for all species and age groups and have the effect of lowering the pH of the intestinal contents, which hinders the growth of enterobacteria and stimulates intestinal peristalsis.
The most popular pets are the dog and cat, and those kept for hobby purposes are the horse and pigeons. Owning animals is not only associated with pleasures, but also with the obligation to provide them with suitable living conditions, to take care of their welfare, including their health. We offer probiotics for different breeds and age groups of pets, which can be used periodically as additives to food or drinking water.
Horses are herd animals, which in breeding practice translates into the operation of stud farms – specialised centres for the breeding and reproduction of these animals. The draught role of the horse has been replaced over time by breeding for recreational and sporting purposes. The use of probiotics in horse breeding helps to improve the digestibility of feed, its taste and smell, and reduces the occurrence of unfavourable microorganisms in the digestive tract.
Cats are the most popular pets in the world and require a proper, complete diet. A cat’s nutrition is crucial to its health. The probiotics can be used periodically in all breeds and age groups of cats as an additive to feed or drinking water. Their action has a beneficial effect on stabilising the beneficial bacterial microflora of the digestive tract, increasing general immunity and reducing vitamin and macro- and micronutrient deficiencies.
Dogs are characterised by a wide variety of breeds, both in terms of physique and character or disposition. They require a well-balanced diet rich in nutrients. The probiotics can be used periodically in all breeds and age groups of dogs as an additive to feed or drinking water. Their beneficial effect lies in lowering the pH of the intestinal contents through the production of acidic metabolites, which include the dextrorotatory lactic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid and formic acid.
Pigeons are bred for sport and ornamental purposes. Their diet must contain wholesome ingredients rich in all essential vitamins and minerals. The probiotics can be used periodically in all breeds and age groups as an additive to feed or drinking water.
Cattle feeding is based to a significant extent on silage. Their use not only reduces the cost of feeding the animals, but also has a positive impact on health due to, among other things, a lower risk of metabolic diseases. Microbial silage preparations improve the nutritional value of silage, increase its palatability, resulting in improved animal health and higher daily gain and milk yield.
Excessive amounts of nutrients dissolved in water often lead to eutrophication and the occurrence of water blooms. The result is excessive growth of algae and cyanobacteria, reduced water clarity and the formation of unpleasant odours, while the reduction of oxygen in the water causes fish die-off and the accumulation of bottom sediment and silt.
Improving the environmental and sanitary conditions of farm animals is one part of caring for animal welfare. Waste utilisers reduce unpleasant odours in livestock housing, storerooms or paddocks. At the same time, they reduce hydrogen sulphide and ammonia and reduce the emission of these gases into the environment.
A large proportion of our biological preparations are approved for use in organic farming. In this way, the natural character of production can be maintained, thus preserving a high degree of biodiversity and conservation of natural resources on and around the farm itself.
We are constantly developing our product range. It currently includes more than 40 biological preparations for various purposes, including: fertilisation support, soil revitalisation, plant stimulation, seed dressings, probiotics for animals, organic waste utilisers or preparations for water body restoration.
This is the brand name of the BIO-GEN-affiliated company Bio-Lider, which supplies innovative microbiological products for the care of indoor, balcony and garden plants. Biology for Garden products are not only effective, but above all safe for people, animals and the environment.
BIO-GEN is a technology company specialising in research and production of biopreparations to support agriculture and the environment. The company was founded in 1990 and in 32 years of operation we have succeeded in establishing ourselves as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of microbiological preparations.
Due to the similar challenges faced by farmers in different regions of the world, our products are also gaining popularity outside Europe. We gained the first international recognition for the quality and effectiveness of BIO-GEN products just four years after the company was founded. At the agricultural fair in Spain, a series of our impurity utilisers won the International Gold Star award.
Part of BIO-GEN is a medicinal leech farm operating under the name Biofarma. The medicinal leech Hirudo medicinalis has been the subject of our research work since 2003. Our efforts have led to the development of the first legal leech breeding used for medical purposes in Poland. It is now one of the largest facilities of its kind in the world.
This is the brand name of the BIO-GEN-affiliated company Bio-Lider, which supplies innovative microbiological products for the care of indoor, balcony and garden plants. Biology for Garden products are not only effective, but above all safe for people, animals and the environment, which is particularly important in areas where people are constantly present.
We have been supporting the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity for almost 20 years.It started more than 20 years ago with a teddy bear and ended… with a record-breaking auction of a Golden Heart for PLN 1.2 million!
Feeding the world’s growing population is a major challenge for agriculture. Further increases in crop acreage do not solve this problem due to the devastating impact of the intensive farming model on both local ecosystems and the climate.
Incorporating biological preparations into agricultural production makes it easier for farmers to meet the objectives of the European Green Deal. The need to maintain a high level of yield, but this time without any increase in unit fertiliser use per hectare of field, is one of the basic premises for implementing the EGD concept.
BIO-GEN is an innovative biotechnology company where we address the practical problems and challenges faced by farmers around the world. Working in a modern, dynamic and technologically advanced organisation gives our employees many opportunities to gain new experiences and develop their competences.
Our success would not have been possible without our partners. We work with a number of Polish and international players in the sales, distribution and development of our product range. Among the most important are: PROCAM Polska, Bio-Lider, Polski Cukier, Target, Agrecol and Polsil.
Biopreparations are involved in many of the most essential processes related to soil fertility in the broadest sense. However, obtaining high-performance biological agents requires the right technology to ensure a high concentration of bacteria. Therefore, their multiplication takes place in computer-controlled bioreactors, which ensures full control over the process of their formation.
BIO-GEN was founded in 1990 and over the 32 years of operation we have continuously developed our range of products and acquired new markets. Today, we are one of the world’s leading producers of microbiological preparations and a leader in microbiological research for agriculture. We currently offer more than 40 biological preparations for a variety of purposes and have a team of nearly 100 people.
The use of biological preparations in agricultural crops is becoming increasingly necessary in the face of climate change, including the implementation of the principles of the European Green Deal. Our preparations are specially prepared and selected colonies of live bacteria that we obtain from the environment. Our products are used in agricultural production, horticulture, animal husbandry and in home gardens or urban greenery.
Field crops can be divided into several types due to similar cultivation methods. The most popular field crops include cereals, maize, rape, sugar beets, potatoes and legumes. They are a primary source of food for humans. For this reason, field crops tend to be productive, with farmers aiming to achieve the highest possible yields while maintaining the quality of production in an environmentally sound manner.
Cereal crops are a broad group of crops in the Poaceae family. Cereal fruits are characterised by their high starch content. The most popular cereal crops in the world are maize, rice, wheat, barley, sorghum, millet, oats, rye and triticale.
Common maize is part of the cereal group. It is a species of annual plant in the Poaceae family. It is one of the oldest plants cultivated by man. It is characterised by its high productivity and feed value, and much of its production is used for livestock feed.
It is cultivated in many countries around the world. It occurs as spring oilseed rape (annual) and winter oilseed rape (biennial plant). Winter oilseed rape is an important part of the crop rotation as it leaves a large amount of organic matter and potassium-rich crop residues. Such sites are suitable for cereal cultivation. The seeds yield edible rapeseed oil, which is the basis for the production of many cooking fats.
It is a root crop that is the world’s second raw material for sugar production. Sugar beet is mainly grown in temperate climate zones, and adequate sunlight during the summer and proper irrigation are necessary to achieve a high sugar content. The root and leaves are also used as animal feed.
A plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. It is the fourth largest crop in the world. Potato is particularly sensitive to soil water deficiency and is strongly dependent on climatic conditions during the growing season. Droughts and high temperatures reduce yields, and too much water promotes infestation of the plantation with potato blight.
It is a family of plants belonging to the Fabaceae order of great utilitarian importance. This includes forage crops such as clover or alfalfa and food crops such as beans, peas, lentils and soya beans.
Vegetable plants are a very broad group – nearly 250 species are used as vegetables worldwide. They are usually annual or biennial plants that can be eaten either raw or cooked. The most popular crops include onions, carrots, parsley, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, spinach, kale, cucumber, peppers and tomato.
The common onion is a temperate climate plant with an optimum germination temperature of 20°C. It is characterised by a shallow root system, which contributes to increased sensitivity to water shortages. In onion cultivation, special care must be taken to ensure that nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are provided in the soil.
Carrots belong to the genus of plants in the celery family. Increased yields are favoured by sowing carrots on light, permeable, well-drained, sandy loam soils. Carrots have relatively low water requirements and good pre-crops are cereals, maize, leek, cabbage or cauliflower.
Parsley belongs to the celery family and is a plant of temperate climates. It has low soil and thermal requirements. An important threat to production is the susceptibility of roots to forking. Root quality and yield depends to a large extent on adherence to the crop rotation. Re-cultivation on the same site is recommended after a break of at least three years.
It is a genus of herbaceous plants in the cabbage family. It has health properties due to its vitamin C and fibre content. It requires good, fertile, humous and moist soil. Cultivation on light, sandy, excessively heavy and cold soils is not recommended. Large fluctuations in temperature have a significant impact on the quality of the cabbage crop.
Broccoli is an asparagus cabbage which is a variety of vegetable cabbage. Acidified, light soils with low retention properties are unsuitable for broccoli cultivation. The plant requires cool weather and adequate sunlight. It is drought-sensitive, so proper irrigation of broccoli during dry periods is important.
This is a variety of vegetable cabbage. The best sites for cultivation are adequately sunny locations. The plant requires soils rich in humus and minerals, especially calcium. Cauliflower has the greatest climate and soil requirements of the brassica vegetables. Suitable pre-crops for cauliflower are potatoes, spinach, leek, cucumber, tomatoes or peas.
A species of annual plant in the Asteraceae family. Lettuce has no particular soil requirements, but the right temperature is important for proper growth and development of the plant. Lettuce grows best in loamy-sandy soils that warm up quickly in spring. It is one of the most popular vegetables grown as a catch crop.
Vegetable spinach is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It contains vitamins, protein, cellulose and mineral salts. The short growing season allows spinach to be sown as a forecrop or aftercrop. It can also be grown as an intercrop with beans, peas, strawberries or maize, among others.
It belongs to the brassicas and is among them the least demanding plant in terms of growing conditions. It tolerates virtually most soil types and prefers cooler climates. It is drought tolerant, but irrigation of the crop is recommended to ensure a large leaf mass. Kale should not be planted in a field after other brassicas.
It is a plant of the cucurbit family (Cucurbitaceae). The cucumber has high heat requirements, especially during the germination period, and is sensitive to water shortages. It also requires the right soil conditions – the right structure, rich in organic matter and humus. Avoid replanting cucumbers on the same site for another 3 years.
Plants belonging to the Solanaceae family. Requires frequent watering and growth in full sun. It has high nutrient and soil requirements – it grows best on fertile, humous soils. It can be grown after brassicas, but should not be grown after tomatoes.
It is a plant with high heat requirements and medium water requirements. The tomato is sensitive to cold, and frosts are particularly dangerous for it. It does not have high soil requirements, but it is worth ensuring that the soil is sufficiently rich in calcium. It is grown directly in the ground and, in temperate climates, also in tunnels, which provides the plant with the right temperature.
Orchard plants are mainly fruit trees and shrubs and perennials grown for their edible fruit. In contrast to field and vegetable crops, the number of orchard species grown on a large scale is not large and only a few species are of economic importance. Among the most popular crops are apple, peach, apricot, plum, sweet cherry, sour cherry, raspberry, currant, gooseberry, grape, strawberry or blueberry.
Apple trees are one of the most important fruit trees grown in the world. They are second only to citrus crops. They grow in temperate climates and include dozens of species, and there are several thousand varieties in cultivation that are the result of breeding and cross-breeding of earlier varieties.
The most frequently cultivated species is the common peach, which comes in many varieties. It has high heat requirements and requires a sunny position and protection in winter from frost, to which the flower buds often succumb in early spring. Peach cultivation requires a number of preventive treatments due to its susceptibility to diseases such as leaf curl, scab and brown rot of stone trees.
It requires a sunny, warm and wind-sheltered position and proper care ensures a good yield. The greatest threat to apricots in Central European climates is the high sensitivity of the flower buds to frost, especially in early spring. Around 30 varieties are grown in Europe, and these include some that fruit as early as July and late varieties that fruit as late as the third decade of August.
The most popular varieties in cultivation are the domestic and Japanese plum varieties. They have fruits that vary in shape – oblong or globular and in colour – from pink to purple. Up to 2,000 varieties are now grown worldwide, although the importance in orcharding is around 100. The house plum is a tree with a short trunk and a branching crown, and it flowers in spring – usually before the leaves appear.
The cherry tree is one of the most popular fruit trees. It is a strong-growing species and therefore requires high doses of nutrients – it feels best on sites with rich, fertile and deep soil. Any nutrient deficiency has a negative impact on growth and yield. It should be sheltered from cold winds due to the risk of freezing in winter.
The cherry has few soil requirements and the temperate climate is favourable for its cultivation. It has a high tolerance to low temperatures and is not very sensitive to drought, which means that it does not cause too many problems in cultivation. The cherry tree flowers from early April to May and the fruit ripens from July to September.
A fruit-bearing shrub found both in the wild and in cultivation, in many varieties. Raspberries prefer well-sunned and heated sites, fertile, slightly acidic soils, rich in nutrients. They reproduce through the root system, which means that young seedlings emerge directly from the ground – however, due to their shallow rooting, they require care to ensure adequate hydration. They bear fruit on annual and biennial shoots.
Currant bushes provide the berries – white, red and black currants are grown. The plant has few soil requirements, with the exception of blackcurrant, which prefers more fertile soils. The shrubs are best grown in soil with a slightly acidic or neutral pH, in a sunny, warm position sheltered from strong winds.
It is a thorny shrub in the Grossulariaceae family reaching a height of 0.5-1.5 m, depending on the variety. The plant is primarily grown in Europe and has more than a thousand varieties. Gooseberry berries can be green, yellow or red in colour. It requires a sheltered, sunny position for proper development. It has no particular soil requirements – slightly acidic soils work well for cultivation.
Depending on the species and variety with fruits having different shapes, sizes, flavours and colours – from light green through pink, red to black. There are currently about 5,000 varieties, of which about 250 are commercially grown.
It is widely cultivated in temperate climates for its tasty fruit. It is one of the most popular crops. Strawberry does not have any particular soil requirements, but higher yields are obtained from a position with humus-rich soil with a slightly acid reaction. It performs well as a follow-up crop to carrots, beans or brassicas.
A fruiting shrub with blue berries grown commercially in North America, mainly in the USA and Canada. Poland is one of the largest producers in Europe. The blueberry has very high soil requirements – it requires very acidic, humus soil and should be planted on sunny and wind-sheltered sites.
Ornamental plants are one of the broadest groups and include both annual and perennial plants. They can be sown directly into the ground or grown from seedlings and are divided into overwintering and non-wintering in the ground. A large proportion are greenhouse plants grown for cut flowers and for potted plants. They are used to decorate both indoor spaces and gardens.
Production of crops under cover is possible using greenhouses, foil tunnels or in hothouses. By using this type of cultivation, it is possible to become less dependent on outdoor conditions and to shorten the overall production cycle, while increasing yields compared to ground cultivation. However, this type of production requires higher investment and greater professionalisation of production.
The most striking bulbous plants flower from spring to autumn, and the right selection can provide a full range of colour in the garden almost throughout the season. In their cultivation, providing a suitable site for planting bulbs plays a major role. Most ornamental bulbous plants prefer well-sunned positions. These plants prefer fertile, permeable soil.
Growing in greenhouses or plastic tunnels very often proves to be a necessity due to the requirements of the plants themselves. Due to the difficult climatic conditions, not all species are suitable for growing directly in the ground. Growing under cover offers better opportunities to maintain stable conditions – temperature, humidity and, at the same time, sufficient light.
Our series of probiotic preparations for livestock are used as periodic feed and feed additives. The microorganisms they contain increase the animals’ immunity, health, vitality and productivity. The probiotic bacteria included in our probiotics are natural representatives of the microflora of the digestive tract of animals and form a mutually symbiotic system.
These are mainly pigs, cattle and poultry. This group is complemented by sheep, goats, horses and fur animals and bees. Looking after animal health is an important part of ensuring welfare and maintaining the quality of livestock production. Our probiotics contain natural microorganisms that increase immunity, which has a positive effect on the health, vitality and productivity of the animals.
Cattle are raised all over the world. Favourable conditions for cattle raising are the presence of extensive grasslands. There are two main performance types in breeding – dairy cattle and meat-type cattle. Livestock farms have many responsibilities in relation to breeding, the main ones being the need to maintain the health and welfare of the animals, control diseases and provide adequate feed.
Pig farming is one of the main types of livestock production in the world. However, this type of farming requires a number of conditions necessary to maintain adequate pig growth and animal immunity. These include, first and foremost, proper indoor conditions, including adequate ventilation and effective removal of harmful gases that accumulate indoors – carbon dioxide, ammonia and hydrogen sulphide.
The most common birds classified as breeding poultry are broilers, laying hens, turkeys, geese and ducks. In poultry farming, ensuring animal welfare is of increasing importance. The birds should be provided with the right conditions, which means dry, well-insulated enclosures and the right humidity. An important part of welfare is the reduction of unpleasant odours in livestock housing, storerooms or paddocks.
Bees play a key role in many ecosystems and are important pollinators of flowering plants. Pollination of crops increases yields and improves the quality of the products obtained. Bee keeping also forms the basis of beekeeping, the main purpose of which is to produce different types of honey – nectar, honeydew or nectar-honeydew.
The domestic goat is one of the oldest domesticated species and is mainly bred for the milk and dairy products obtained from their milk. Goats are low-maintenance animals and adapt quickly to environmental conditions. They are raised on both small and high-production farms. If production is used to meet the farmer’s own needs they are often kept with other animal species.
They are among the first animals domesticated by humans. Due to the insulating nature of wool, they require little shelter and are able to use natural shelters in their environment. An important nutrient for sheep is fresh water, which they need in abundance. Sheep are grazed from May until the first snows occur and do not need to be fed during this time.
This is a broad group of wild and farmed animals including primarily mink, ferrets, polecat–ferret hybrids, foxes, chinchillas, rabbits and nutria. Probiotics can be used as a feed additive for all species and age groups and have the effect of lowering the pH of the intestinal contents, which hinders the growth of enterobacteria and stimulates intestinal peristalsis.
The most popular pets are the dog and cat, and those kept for hobby purposes are the horse and pigeons. Owning animals is not only associated with pleasures, but also with the obligation to provide them with suitable living conditions, to take care of their welfare, including their health. We offer probiotics for different breeds and age groups of pets, which can be used periodically as additives to food or drinking water.
Horses are herd animals, which in breeding practice translates into the operation of stud farms – specialised centres for the breeding and reproduction of these animals. The draught role of the horse has been replaced over time by breeding for recreational and sporting purposes. The use of probiotics in horse breeding helps to improve the digestibility of feed, its taste and smell, and reduces the occurrence of unfavourable microorganisms in the digestive tract.
Cats are the most popular pets in the world and require a proper, complete diet. A cat’s nutrition is crucial to its health. The probiotics can be used periodically in all breeds and age groups of cats as an additive to feed or drinking water. Their action has a beneficial effect on stabilising the beneficial bacterial microflora of the digestive tract, increasing general immunity and reducing vitamin and macro- and micronutrient deficiencies.
Dogs are characterised by a wide variety of breeds, both in terms of physique and character or disposition. They require a well-balanced diet rich in nutrients. The probiotics can be used periodically in all breeds and age groups of dogs as an additive to feed or drinking water. Their beneficial effect lies in lowering the pH of the intestinal contents through the production of acidic metabolites, which include the dextrorotatory lactic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid and formic acid.
Pigeons are bred for sport and ornamental purposes. Their diet must contain wholesome ingredients rich in all essential vitamins and minerals. The probiotics can be used periodically in all breeds and age groups as an additive to feed or drinking water.
Cattle feeding is based to a significant extent on silage. Their use not only reduces the cost of feeding the animals, but also has a positive impact on health due to, among other things, a lower risk of metabolic diseases. Microbial silage preparations improve the nutritional value of silage, increase its palatability, resulting in improved animal health and higher daily gain and milk yield.
Excessive amounts of nutrients dissolved in water often lead to eutrophication and the occurrence of water blooms. The result is excessive growth of algae and cyanobacteria, reduced water clarity and the formation of unpleasant odours, while the reduction of oxygen in the water causes fish die-off and the accumulation of bottom sediment and silt.
Improving the environmental and sanitary conditions of farm animals is one part of caring for animal welfare. Waste utilisers reduce unpleasant odours in livestock housing, storerooms or paddocks. At the same time, they reduce hydrogen sulphide and ammonia and reduce the emission of these gases into the environment.
A large proportion of our biological preparations are approved for use in organic farming. In this way, the natural character of production can be maintained, thus preserving a high degree of biodiversity and conservation of natural resources on and around the farm itself.
We are constantly developing our product range. It currently includes more than 40 biological preparations for various purposes, including: fertilisation support, soil revitalisation, plant stimulation, seed dressings, probiotics for animals, organic waste utilisers or preparations for water body restoration.
This is the brand name of the BIO-GEN-affiliated company Bio-Lider, which supplies innovative microbiological products for the care of indoor, balcony and garden plants. Biology for Garden products are not only effective, but above all safe for people, animals and the environment.
Parsley belongs to the celery family and is a plant of temperate climates. It has low soil and thermal requirements. An important threat to production is the susceptibility of roots to forking. Root quality and yield depends to a large extent on adherence to the crop rotation. Re-cultivation on the same site is recommended after a break of at least three years.
Save nitrogen on your crops and money on your farm. AzotoPower is a bacterial preparation based on four strains of Azotobacter and Arthrobacter genera, which effectively bind atmospheric nitrogen to forms available to plants, supplying them with nitrogen – the most important yield-forming nutrient.
FosfoPower contains selected strains of PSB (Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria) producing, among other things, organic acids and enzymes that effectively dissolve difficult-to-access forms of phosphorus from both inorganic and organic soil resources. The surplus that results from these processes can be used by plants.
imPROver+ contains simple phenolic compounds naturally occurring in plants. It has a beneficial effect on the development of the root system and stimulates plant growth, resulting in an increase in biomass. It stimulates a number of biochemical processes important in counteracting the effects of environmental stress as well as those influencing the growth of plant immunity. It increases yield levels and has a positive effect on yield quality and yield parameters.
Revital introduces beneficial microorganisms into the soil environment, which have the effect of restoring the microbial balance. As a result of its use, the soil is regenerated and the soil composition is positively modified. Accelerates decomposition and humification of crop residues and other organic matter.
SuperPower has a beneficial effect on plants in the early stages of development by stimulating their growth directly and indirectly. Direct plant growth promotion by the microorganisms contained in the preparation consists, among other things, in improving the efficiency of nutrient uptake (nitrogen, phosphorus, iron), synthesising phytohormones that stimulate the development of the root system and aboveground parts of plants (auxins, cytokines, gibberellins), as well as reducing the level of ethylene, which in high concentrations adversely affects plant rooting.
The problem of transplant stress is an integral part of the production of many vegetable species. Lacking a properly developed microflora, moving the seedlings into the ground results in a decrease in the plants’ resistance to various stress factors. Their growth and development is also weakened. The use of BaktoTARCZA W effectively restores the plant microflora, creating a natural microbial barrier on the plant surface.
imPROver+ contains simple phenolic compounds naturally occurring in plants. It has a beneficial effect on the development of the root system and stimulates plant growth, resulting in an increase in biomass. It stimulates a number of biochemical processes important in counteracting the effects of environmental stress as well as those influencing the growth of plant immunity. It increases yield levels and has a positive effect on yield quality and yield parameters.
