Substrate-free sticking and rooting
Clever rooting – sustainable growing
With RCS® 2.0 we have created a completely new, groundbreaking product that combines environmentally friendly, resource-saving and efficient solutions. RCS® 2.0 offers a unique combination of substrate-free rooting in biodegradable paper bags and compact size – innovative, sustainable and efficient!
The substrate-free form and compact size ensure a favourable volume-to-weight ratio. This enables resource-saving transport, significantly reduces packaging material waste and ensures a lower carbon footprint. The young plants packaged in paper bags are ready for immediate use by the customer.
Rooted RCS® 2.0 in paper strips
Packaging of RCS® 2.0
RCS® 2.0 arrival at customers
Automated transplanting of RCS® 2.0
RCS® 2.0 are substrate-free rooted cuttings in paper bags. The machine for producing the paper strips is located on site at Selecte Kenya to ensure reliable production of these sustainable paper strips under efficient conditions.
At the mother plant site in Kenya, the cuttings are rooted in a clean, standardised process without substrate in biodegradable paper bags and reusable trays.
When shipping RCS® 2.0, we do not ship substrates and trays. One bag of RCS 2.0 contains 104 rooted cuttings. One tray holds 144 rooted cuttings, and a MiniRooter® tray holds as many as 286. Up to 10 bags of RCS® 2.0 can be packed into a box of the same size that holds a tray with 144 or 286 rooted cuttings, and the shipping weight is even lower.
Many more plants can be placed per box than with standard rooted cuttings. Each shipping box can hold 24-30 bags (8-10 bags with 104 cuttings per inlay). In addition to higher capacity utilisation, material costs are also significantly lower, as the product is lighter and therefore requires less reinforcement for the cardboard box.
RCS® 2.0 for direct planting into:
> Pump-up liners for large pots
> Different packs, like 6-packs
> Various pots like 10.5 or 12 cm and similar sizes
One particularly successful application is in the production of 6-packs, for example, where a higher success rate and easier processing are achieved. The cultivation period can be shortened by three weeks when using RCS® 2.0 instead of unrooted cuttings, while at the same time improving quality and reducing the failure rate.
Discover everything about RCS® 2.0 here and on our YouTube channel – from practical tips on handling during potting to the latest developments in production and an overview of our awards.
RCS® 2.0 IP & Licensing
RCS® 2.0 is protected by utility patents and design patents.
Overview of RCS 2.0 IP Rights worldwide (PDF)
Selecta is open to license the system.
> Pocket machine can be purchased from the manufacturer Fiber Engineering. Tech support will come from the manufacturer
> Glue and paper can be purchased directly from suppliers, different options possible
> Trays can be purchased from Herkuplast and its partners
Selecta one will provide tech support on how to root and grow using RCS® 2.0.
RCS® 2.0 Starter Kit
We offer starter kits to interested companies around the world.
A starter kit consists of RCS® 2.0 paper pockets rolled up for easy use. The selection of the size of pockets and type of paper is based on the intended application of the recipient. With the RCS® 2.0 paper pocket rolls the kit includes the RCS® 2.0 rooting tray. Finally, we supply a basic technical guide to get started as well as technical support from our specialists.
Our RCS® 2.0 Tech Support Team for licensees worldwide:
Central and Northern Europe: Moritz Heuss
Southern Europe (except Spain, Portugal and Italy), Africa, Middle East: George Minidis
Spain, Portugal, Italy and Asia: Francesc Casas
Central and South America: Oscar Cuartas
If you would like to order a test kit:
1. Let us know which culture you would like to test in the RCS® 2.0 system, your contact details and the location of your production facility.
2. Sign the trial agreement sent by our legal team.
3. You will only be charged for shipping related cost.
In a groundbreaking collaboration between an industry-leading technology company and a young plant producer, TTA-ISO and Selecta one have developed an automation solution for RCS® 2.0 with the TTA CuttingEdge.
Automation process
> Convenient process of automated transplanting with TTA CuttingEdge.
> Flexibility through pre-cut pockets which customers can plant by hand on conveyor belts, on tables, or on potting machines.
> One option in development is the Singulator (in front of TTA CuttingEdge).
High-tech automation solution from TTA-ISO
Contact: sales@tta-iso.com
