Test result preview
The testing institute has thoroughly tested the organic complete fertiliser & soil activator from Gartenkorn. The sturdy cardboard box ensures excellent product protection and the sustainable packaging avoids unnecessary waste. The contents are complete and meet expectations, but a dosing aid would be desirable. The German instructions for use are clear and user-friendly. The appealing design and high-quality workmanship show careful manufacturing. The sturdy grains indicate a robust nature. The use of 100% vegan, sustainable ingredients and the organic certification emphasise the environmental friendliness of the product. The fertiliser has a barely perceptible odour and showed no changes in colour, odour or consistency after four weeks of storage. The full effectiveness on plants was retained. All tested plant species clearly benefited from the fertiliser treatment, showing higher growth, better leaf quality and no diseases or growth anomalies. The vitality of the plants was consistently excellent. Compared to the control group, the growth and health of the fertilised plants was significantly better, with no negative effects on soil moisture.
Advantages
- promotes growth
- certified organic
- Better plant growth
Disadvantages
- Dosing aid desirable
The test
General information
We took a close look at and tested the product in a practical test. In the following, we take a closer look at the features and impressions. From the packaging, materials and quality to the range of functions and handling, the product is subjected to our test procedure.
To give you a quick overview, we work with a points system. The maximum achievable score per area is 100 points. The final overall score is calculated from the average of all tested features, taking into account the respective weighting. For a detailed insight into our comprehensive evaluation process, which forms the basis of all our product ratings, please click here.
The first impression
Packaging and contents
Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
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Remark
Score achieved*
Product protection
Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected
Points
Sustainability Packaging
No unnecessary packaging waste was produced
Points
Package contents & scope
Complete, dosing aid desirable
Points
Instructions for use
written in German, easy to understand
Points
TOTAL
98
Points
Weighting: 20%
*Themaximum score is 100 points
Our testing institute has extensively tested the organic complete fertiliser & soil activator from Gartenkorn. The product protection of this product is excellent, as the sturdy cardboard box protects the product sufficiently. The sustainability of the packaging is particularly noteworthy: Gartenkorn has dispensed with unnecessary packaging waste, which is a positive aspect. The package contents and scope are complete and meet expectations, although a dosing aid would be desirable to make the application even more user-friendly. The instructions for use are in German and are clearly and comprehensibly formulated, which makes the product much easier to use. Overall, the organic complete fertiliser & soil activator from Gartenkorn proves to be a high-quality product in our tests, which not only impresses with its effective protective packaging, but also with its environmentally friendly design and user-friendliness. Gartenkorn attaches great importance to sustainability and user-friendliness, which is clearly reflected in this product.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
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Remark
Score achieved*
Visual appearance
Attractive design, beautiful packaging
Points
Processing
Very good workmanship
Points
Stability
Stable grains
Points
Sustainability of the product
100% vegan, sustainable ingredients, certified organic
Points
TOTAL
100
Points
Weighting: 20%
*Themaximum score is 100 points
The organic complete fertiliser & soil activator from Gartenkorn has an appealing design and attractive packaging. The workmanship of the product is of high quality and demonstrates careful production. The stability of the grains is remarkable, which indicates their robust nature. In terms of the product’s sustainability, Gartenkorn scores highly thanks to the use of 100% vegan, sustainable ingredients and its organic certification. These characteristics make the organic complete fertiliser & soil activator from Gartenkorn an environmentally friendly and responsible choice for gardening enthusiasts who value quality and sustainability.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
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Remark
Score achieved*
Odour test
Very pleasant odour, barely perceptible.
Points
Durability
After the four-week storage period, no changes in colour, odour or consistency were detectable under any of the three storage conditions (room temperature, low temperature and high temperature) and the samples retained their full efficacy on plants.
Points
Influence
All plant species tested benefited significantly from the fertiliser treatment in terms of both size and leaf quality. There were no signs of disease or growth anomalies, and the vigour of the plants was consistently excellent.
Points
Comparative growth with and without fertiliser
The fertilised plants showed a very large difference in growth and health, which was expressed in significantly higher growth, many leaves, numerous flowers and generally better vitality compared to the control group.
Points
Effects on soil moisture
No negative effects on soil moisture, optimum moisture values.
Points
TOTAL
100
Points
Weighting: 45%
*Themaximum score is 100 points
The organic complete fertiliser & soil activator from Gartenkorn has a very pleasant odour that is barely perceptible. After the four-week storage period under various conditions (room temperature, low temperature and high temperature), no changes in colour, odour or consistency were detected. The samples retained their full efficacy on plants. All tested plant species benefited significantly in both size and leaf quality from the fertiliser treatment. There were no signs of disease or growth abnormalities and the vigour of the plants was consistently excellent. The fertilised plants showed a very large difference in growth and health compared to the control group. This manifested itself in significantly higher growth, many leaves, numerous flowers and generally better vigour. No negative effects on soil moisture were observed; optimum moisture levels were maintained.
Test plan of the Prüfengel Institute
A detailed insight into how the criteria were evaluated in the practical part of the test and how the points were distributed can be found here. If you are also interested in the evaluation of our other test criteria, read our document on the evaluation process.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
Finally, we analyse how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
Finally, we analyse how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
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Remark
Score achieved*
Price / performance ratio
Very good performance in the lower price segment
Points
Rating cut
At the time of testing, the product was not yet officially listed on Amazon. Therefore, the existing reviews do not sufficiently reflect the advantages and disadvantages of the product, so this point is neglected in the evaluation.
TOTAL
80
Points
Weighting: 15%
*Themaximum score is 100 points
Prices of up to €61 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very cheap products are available from as little as €25 . The organic complete fertiliser & soil activator from Gartenkorn (for 150 m²) is therefore currently in the middle price segment with a price of €47.90. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio is good.
Overall result
Weighting
Score achieved*
1. packaging & contents
20%
Points
2. product processing & appearance
20%
Points
3. in the practical test
45%
Points
4. price/performance & consumer reviews
15%
Points
TOTAL
Points
*Themaximum score is 100 points
