The Oscorna philosophy
If the soil is rich, the plant stays healthy
At Oscorna, we consider the entire garden. That is why we focus first on the soil – and then on what grows on it. Vital soil allows plants to absorb all the nutrients they need. They develop healthily and strongly and strengthen their defences. This ensures they receive all the nutrients they need, whenever they need them – not just after the next fertiliser application.
Nature needs only nature
The natural cycle is a closed, self-sustaining system. For thousands of years, soil life has been continuously producing new, nutrient-rich humus. Natural fertilisation – and only natural fertilisation – draws on this principle. This allows nature to continue its usual cycle and also benefit from regular soil improvement.
100% natural – right from the start
The Oscorna company
Our family business was founded long before natural fertilisers became fashionable: Oscorna has specialised in organic gardening for 85 years. In Ulm an der Donau, we produce and sell exclusively natural products: for fertile soil and wholesome plant nutrition.
Family business with tradition
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Oscorna began with a simple horn mill. It was founded as a sideline by the mill master of an insolvent button factory. Horn shavings and horn meal are considered valuable nitrogen-rich fertilisers. Today, the Oscorna horn mill is the only one of its kind in Germany.
Anthroposophist Robert Schulmeister laid the foundations for the company’s philosophy. It is based on Rudolf Steiner’s Agricultural Course and remains valid to this day. The most important point is that Oscorna only manufactures products that do not harm the soil, plants, humans or animals.
The Oscorna brand is registered. To this day, Oscorna stands for soil improvers and fertilisers made from natural raw materials. They help to revitalise the soil so that healthy plants can grow.
Oscorna is popularising composting, which until now has only been carried out in a few private gardens. The Oscorna compost accelerator also contributes to this, as it reduces the waiting time from a good year to eight to twelve weeks.
Oscorna develops the first soil activator. In doing so, the company paves the way for a new, holistic approach: “Only healthy soil can grow healthy plants!”
The company receives its first certification under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), which has been renewed regularly ever since. This is followed by environmental awards from the city of Ulm, the state of Baden-Württemberg and the Austrian government.
Oscorna discovers the great benefits of autumn lawn fertilisation and promotes it among gardening professionals and hobby gardeners alike. It is carried out after the last mow and ensures an immediate supply of nutrients in spring. This ensures that the lawn emerges from winter green.
For the first time, Oscorna’s field consultants are holding lawn seminars. Every year, 40,000 visitors learn about the natural way to achieve a thick, green and hard-wearing lawn. Due to its success, Oscorna is expanding its lecture programme in subsequent years to include rose seminars and other topics.
Two photovoltaic systems are being commissioned at the company’s Ulm site. The annual output of these systems corresponds to approximately 80 per cent of the company’s annual electricity requirements for production, warehousing and administration.
The company grows to 80 employees in production, administration and consulting. More and more people want to garden naturally. In addition to hobby gardeners, gardening and lawn care professionals trust Oscorna’s natural, holistic approach.
In addition to increasing the workforce, structural expansions are being carried out at the company and production site. A silo storage facility and two new warehouses are also being built in order to be able to continuously meet the rising demand.
Oscorna makes a sustainable contribution to voluntary climate protection
*Basis: consumption in 2007
Only put into the soil
what earthworms can digest
Respect for nature is deeply rooted in our company’s history. One of our most important principles is that Oscorna only manufactures products that do not harm the soil, plants, people or animals.
Nature is in it
Oscorna products consist exclusively of organic raw materials and natural minerals from the rock world – just as nature intended. They vitalise the soil and nourish billions of soil animals and microorganisms that convert the fertiliser. In the top layer of soil, the nutrients processed in this natural way are then gradually made available to the plants.
Further information on the Oscorna quality promise can be found on > our product page
Award-winning environmental performance
• Oscorna has been certified under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) for 25 years. This ensures that all of the company’s business activities are geared towards sustainability.
• All Oscorna soil improvers and fertilisers are approved for use in organic farming*.
• All Oscorna products carry the Austrian eco-label > www.umweltzeichen.at
• Oscorna officially contributes to voluntary climate protection (CERTIFICATE: Partner in Climate Protection 17 February 2022)
*Regulation (EU) No. 2018/848
Strong in consulting and training
Oscorna knows all about soil and plants
In addition to our products, we offer our customers comprehensive consulting services. Through more than 1,000 lectures and specialist training courses each year, Oscorna experts share their knowledge with gardeners. They are also on hand to offer advice and assistance in problem cases.
There are also interesting training courses in your area
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Oscorna – because it works
It is not only amateur gardeners who have been placing their trust in Oscorna for decades. Professional users are also enthusiastic about the lasting effects of Oscorna’s natural products: our customers include many local authorities, gardening and landscaping companies, and operators of sports fields and golf courses.
The best confirmation for us:
once you understand and apply the Oscorna principle, you usually stick with it.