Bio-Kultura

What Bio-Kultura does

Bio-Kultura B.V. is a Dutch family-owned producer of certified organic (biological) soil products headquartered in Doorn, Netherlands. The company manufactures three core products — Biologische Potgrond (potting soil), Biologische Tuinaarde-Compost (garden soil-compost), and Biologische Mestcompost (manure compost) — using a 14–24 month natural composting process that yields products free of garden peat, blood/feather/bone meal, GFT compost, and roadside grass, while supporting beneficial fungi, bacteria, and nematodes. Bio-Kultura holds SKAL biological certification as the only Dutch producer certified for pot soil, garden soil, and compost on the SKAL input list, a regulatory position reinforced by annual third-party inspections.

The product portfolio extends beyond core soils into complementary inputs (wood chips, miscanthus mulch, mulch-mix, sheep wool, soil minerals, plant nutrition), gardening tools, modular steel planters, books on biological gardening, branded merchandise, and gift vouchers. Higher-margin bundled services include custom 'Kant-en-Klaar' turnkey border packages (5–12m², from €290), soil analysis with educational interpretation, roof garden and vegetable garden packages, and 'Daktuinpakket Up-to-Earth' roof garden solutions. The integrated Kwekerij van Houtum biological perennial nursery functions as both R&D testbed and retail touchpoint.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via bio-kultura.nl with nationwide pallet-based delivery through specialist freight carriers (Berser, Nabek); a curated reseller network across the Netherlands and Flanders (Belgium); B2B direct sales to professional growers, municipalities, healthcare institutions, and garden associations (managed by family members Mathijs and Reinier van Houtum); and collective purchasing programs for neighborhoods and associations. Primary customer segments are home gardeners (SMB/individual consumers) with growing institutional B2B layering. The company operates with 11–50 employees, has no disclosed outside funding, and has been operational for over 25 years (Bio-Kultura brand established 2008).

Name

Bio-Kultura

Legal name

Bio-Kultura B.V.

Website

https://bio-kultura.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bio-Kultura B.V. is a Dutch family-owned producer of SKAL-certified organic potting soil, garden soil-compost, and manure compost, selling directly to home gardeners, professional growers, municipalities, and healthcare institutions across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany via e-commerce and a curated reseller network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Soil and Composting Products

NAICS

Compost Manufacturing (325315), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424)

SIC

Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150), Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Compost Product Distribution, Retail & Landscape Supply (Bulk/Bagged) (BPALAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bio-based Fertilizers, Soil Amendments & Biostimulants (Digestate-derived, biochar-based inputs) (EUAAAIAH), Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts) (AFABAKAJ), Soils, Mulch, Fertilizers & Lawn Care Chemicals Retail (CRAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Organic potting soil
• Biological compost products
• Organic garden soil
• SKAL certified soil
• Organic gardening supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Doorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (B2C & B2B): Primary revenue stream from selling biological potting soil, garden soil-compost, and manure compost in various packaging sizes (20L bags, 40L bags, 1m3 big bags, 2m3 big bags). Also includes related products like wood chips, mulch, sheep's wool, minerals, plant food, and gardening tools. Professional B2B customers can order bulk loose-loaded products from 20m3.
2. Custom Border Packages: Sale of bespoke border packages (5-12m2) assembled at their own biological perennial nursery in Doorn. Includes selection of biological plants, planting plan with layout, care instructions, and sufficient Bio-Kultura garden soil-compost for the border area. Priced from €290 for 5m2 with additional costs for larger sizes.
3. Soil Analysis Services: Soil analysis packages that provide insight into soil health. Unlike cheap or free analyses, Bio-Kultura's service includes not just results but genuine education about soil composition and understanding of the effects.
4. Books and Merchandise: Sale of gardening books covering topics like natural vegetable gardening, mulching, no-dig gardening, soil life, and related subjects. Also includes merchandise such as mulch hats (€19.95) and gift vouchers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bio-Kultura produces and sells certified organic (SKAL) potting soil, garden soil-compost, and manure compost under its own brand, using a 14-24 month biological composting process. The company sells packaged bags (20L/40L), big bags (1m3/2m3), and bulk loose-loaded product (from 20m3) to home gardeners, professional growers, municipalities, and healthcare institutions across the Netherlands and Belgium. Complementary offerings include mulches, soil minerals, modular planters, gardening tools, custom border packages, soil analysis, and educational content.

Product overview

Bio-Kultura is an organic gardening products company offering a portfolio of biological soil products, growing media, and gardening supplies. The core product line consists of three main biological soil products: Biologische Potgrond (organic potting soil), Biologische Tuinaarde-Compost (organic garden soil-compost), and Biologische Mestcompost (organic manure compost). These are complemented by supplementary products including Houtsnippers, Miscanthus-Mulch, Mulch-Mix, sheep wool, soil minerals, and plant nutrition. The company also offers value-added services such as Bodemanalyse (soil analysis), Bodemeducatie (soil education), and Kant-en-Klaar Border (custom turnkey border packages) sourced from their own organic perennial nursery in Doorn. Additional offerings include modular plant containers (Corten steel and aluminum), gardening tools, books on organic gardening, merchandise (mulch caps), and gift vouchers. Bio-Kultura positions itself as the only SKAL-certified producer of organic potting soil, garden soil, and compost in the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biologische Potgrond (Organic Potting Soil) Organic potting soil made exclusively from organic raw materials including organic manure compost, bark compost, coconut fiber, plant-based nutrient granules (seaweed), volcanic rock dust, and sphagnum moss. Designed for potting and repotting indoor and outdoor plants and for sowing, providing a full growing season's nutrition without additional fertilization. Available in 20L, 40L, 1m3, and 2m3 packaging.
• Biologische Tuinaarde-Compost (Organic Garden Soil-Compost) High-quality garden soil based on different compost types (bark compost, manure compost, green compost) produced through a 14-24 month composting process. Used for raising or filling gardens, borders, and beds, and for planting trees, hedges, and perennials. Stimulates soil life, water balance, and garden structure. Available in 20L and 40L bags, 1m3 and 2m3 big bags, and bulk loose-loaded from 20m3.
• Biologische Mestcompost (Organic Manure Compost) Compost composed of two types of animal manure from biological origin, enriched with woody compost types (no GFT or green compost), lime, and rock dust. Provides year-round base fertilization for borders, vegetable gardens, roses, and hedges when applied as a top layer (mulching) without digging, releasing nutrients gradually through the growing season. Available in 40L bags, 1m3 and 2m3 big bags, and bulk loose-loaded from 20m3.
• Houtsnippers (Wood Chips) Wood chips for garden paths, providing stable walking surfaces while allowing rainwater infiltration, retaining moisture and reducing evaporation.
• Miscanthus-Mulch Dried and chopped miscanthus (elephant grass) used as mulch in gardens, as bedding material in animal enclosures, and for natural paths. Absorbs moisture well and is slowly digested by soil life.
• Mulch-Mix Mixture of mulch materials combining miscanthus with prunings and leaf litter for soil coverage and weed suppression.
• Schapenwol (Sheep's Wool) Sheep's wool products for garden use, providing natural soil coverage and moisture retention.
• Bodemmineralen (Soil Minerals) Soil minerals including volcanic rock dust providing trace elements and minerals for plant nutrition.
• Voeding voor potplanten (Plant Nutrition for Potted Plants) Slow-release plant-based nutrient granules (seaweed-based) for nutrition of potted plants.
• Bodemanalyse (Soil Analysis Service) Soil analysis service that provides insight into soil health, going beyond cheap or free analyses by combining results with genuine education on soil composition and the effects of soil conditions.
• Kant-en-Klaar Border (Custom Turnkey Border Package) Bespoke border packages of 5-12m2 assembled at Bio-Kultura's organic perennial nursery in Doorn. Includes biological plants suited to sun/shade conditions, a planting plan with diagram, care instructions, and sufficient Bio-Kultura garden soil-compost. Priced from €290 for 5m2 with tiered add-on pricing up to 12m2.
• Daktuinpakket Up-to-Earth (Roof Garden Package) Package designed for creating green (roof) gardens.
• Moestuin en Pluktuin Pakket (Vegetable and Pick-Your-Own Garden Package) Vegetable garden and pick-your-own garden packages for creating productive edible gardens.
• Modulaire Plantenbakken (Modular Plant Containers) Modular plant containers made from Corten steel (rusted) or black aluminum. Panels click together without tools, available in various sizes (60x60cm to 120x120cm) and heights (25cm and 40cm), allowing custom designs including L-shaped and triangular configurations.
• Snoeien en Zagen (Pruning and Sawing Tools) Pruning and sawing tools for garden maintenance.
• Zaaibenodigdheden (Seed Supplies) Seed supplies and accessories for sowing.
• Handgereedschap & Bescherming (Hand Tools and Protective Equipment) Hand tools and protective equipment for gardening.
• Bio-Kultura Mulch-muts (Mulch Cap) Biodegradable cotton gardening cap featuring a unique soil-themed illustration patch. Available in green, orange, turquoise, and blue; made from organic cotton.
• Cadeaubon Bio-Kultura (Bio-Kultura Gift Voucher) Gift voucher redeemable for all products in the Bio-Kultura webshop, printed on recycled paper, with a minimum order value of €20.
• Cadeaubon Kwekerij van Houtum (Nursery Gift Voucher) Gift voucher for Kwekerij van Houtum nursery, redeemable for biological perennials, herbs, and roses, with a minimum order value of €20.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compost process takes 14-24 months, resulting in weed-free and disease-free products
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SKAL BiocontrolcoreOthersOfficial biological certification body. Bio-Kultura is the only producer in the Netherlands with SKAL certification for pot soil, garden soil, and compost on the SKAL input list. SKAL conducts multiple thorough annual inspections covering storage, origin, composition, recipes, delivery notes, administration, and packaging procedures.
• Control UnioncoreOthersCertification body that provides oversight for Bio-Kultura's product formulation and quality standards.
• Kwekerij van HoutumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated family business operating a biological perennial nursery in Doorn. Origin of Bio-Kultura products and location where products are developed and tested. Also serves as retail location for direct sales. Grows biological herbs and roses alongside perennials.
• BerserminorOthersFreight carrier for product deliveries. Works with Bio-Kultura to deliver products via large trucks with pallet trucks or crane trucks (kooi-aap) for difficult locations.
• NabekminorOthersFreight carrier for product deliveries, serving alongside Berser for nationwide delivery services.
• Gardeners World MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerContent partnership featuring Bio-Kultura articles about soil work, mulching, no-dig gardening, and garden design in the magazine and online platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/biokultura3
• Instagraminstagram.com/bio.kultura
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bio-kultura

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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