CultaCoat is an environmentally friendly plant coating that helps protect trees, plants, roots, bulbs and tubers against dehydration. The biodegradable coating reduces evaporation during transplanting, storage and transport and supports vulnerable planting material during drought, heat and late night frosts, without leaving harmful residues.
CultaCoat is suitable when plants or planting material temporarily need extra protection against dehydration. This includes transplanting, transport, storage or warm conditions in which roots, cuttings, leaves, bulbs and tubers lose moisture more quickly.
CultaCoat can also be used when there is a risk of late night frosts to support vulnerable blossoms and plant parts. The coating helps limit moisture loss, improving resilience to adverse weather conditions.
CultaCoat consists of a glucosamine derivative and polyvinyl acetate. After application, the product forms a thin film on leaves, roots, bulbs or tubers, slowing the evaporation of water from the treated planting material.
The coating also limits the loss of starch, an important energy source for plants. Depending on the conditions, the protective layer remains in place for one week to several months, after which it naturally breaks down.
CultaCoat can be applied by spraying or dipping. The usual mixing ratio is one part CultaCoat to twenty parts cold water, with the solution applied evenly to the planting material.
The coating can be applied to trees, plants, rhizomes, cuttings and young planting material. Particularly during transplanting, CultaCoat helps reduce dehydration and sun scorch, which can reduce plant losses.
Chicory roots, potatoes, flower bulbs and other tubers can also be treated during refrigerated storage. The protective layer helps limit moisture loss, contributing to the preservation of planting material quality.
Lifting, transplanting and warm periods can put considerable stress on plants. In De Boomkwekerij, two growers share their experiences with CultaCoat:
Would you like to read their full experiences? Read the Dutch article from De Boomkwekerij.
De Boomkwekerij, issue 6, 2026
Drought, heat, frost and transplanting cause abiotic stress. As a result, plants lose moisture, and root development, cell activity and nutrient uptake can be disrupted. CultaCoat supports the moisture balance during these vulnerable periods.
CultaCoat is a practical addition to sustainable crop protection. The product does not control pathogens, but helps protect plants against abiotic stress by reducing evaporation and moisture loss in a natural, targeted way.
Read more about plant dehydration, frost damage and anti-transpirant products. These topics explain when a plant coating can contribute to more resilient crops and improved survival of vulnerable planting material.
Every plant, application and weather situation calls for an appropriate treatment. The specialists at Plant Power Products are happy to advise you on the correct dosage, application method and best time to use CultaCoat.
Tell us which planting material you want to protect and the conditions in which it is grown, stored or transported. You will receive practical advice on CultaCoat as a sustainable solution against dehydration, excessive transpiration and frost damage.
