Summary:
This Polish cooperative manufactures pro-ecological self-draining clay irrigation vessel (olla or oya), which can be used in crops, vegetable gardens, flower beds, as well as home gardens and large pots. Using this vessel saves water, time and helps the plants to grow better. The cooperative is aiming to export its product to foreign markets and is looking for distributors in European countries.
Description:
This Polish Ecological Agricultural Production Cooperative has been established in 2018 and is based in Warmia and Mazury region. It is a 50-hectare valley surrounded by forests, rivers and lakes, where people create a fully self-sufficient agricultural ecosystem of tomorrow - a smart village reference farm model. Members of the cooperative works closely with local authorities, the Polish Academy of Sciences, as well as other local entrepreneurs and ecological producers.
The cooperative produces the highest quality organic food, as well as innovative and at the same time traditional products and solutions. One of them is a neo-antique clay irrigation vessel created in response to the drying up plane. It is made of porous, self-permeable clay that is buried in the ground. The vessel naturally irrigates the garden while reducing water loss and watering work.
This vessel can be used in:
- crops by professional farmers
- smaller vegetable gardens, flower beds
- home gardens, large pots
- green urban spaces
How it works?
1. Bury the vessel in the ground and surround it with plants. The roots will automatically grow towards the water source.
2. Fill the vessel with water. Check the water level every few days and refill the vessel.
3. Over time, the roots attach to the outer part of the vessel and extract water when they need it.
Two sizes of vessel are available at the moment:
Small vessel:
- for large pots and balcony boxes
- provides humidity within 30 cm
- width: 95 mm, height: 140 mm, capacity: 0,5L
Medium vessel:
- for home gardens, flower beds, flower beds and vegetable patches
- provides humidity within 45 cm
- width: 180 mm, height: 270 mm, capacity: 2,5L
In the near future comany will extend its offer by a large vessel (60 cm range) and also a rainwater collection system and auto-filling of vessels.
The cooperative distributes products both in a traditional way (shops, eco-markets, personal pickup) and through an online shopping platform with courier delivery.
The company is looking for European distributors within the agricultural and horticultural sectors to work under a distribution services agreement.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
The cooperative seeks experienced partners to develop a long-term relationship in the form of a distribution service agreement. Potential partners could be: gardening and organic stores or chains, florists and garden centers as well as wholesale distributors of agricultural, horticultural and floristic products. The target market are the European coutries.
The company offers an attractive system of discounts on the recommended retail price, and for orders over 1000 items, the amount of the discount can be negotiated.
Stage of Development:
Already on the market
External code:
BOPL20210322002
