Where nature grows through balance and innovation
At a glance
Technology and nature: the perfect balance
Innovation guides every decision we make, without ever losing our connection with the land. Drawing on almost forty years of experience, we turn technology into a tool for the future.
Daily monitoring
We check the condition of the plants and production processes every day. This allows us to prevent problems, ensure high standards, and offer customers healthy, strong plants ready to successfully take root in any project.
Resource optimization
We continuously optimise water and energy consumption, reducing the use of natural resources while promoting more sustainable nursery production.
Responsible waste management
We implement waste reduction and recycling practices to minimise environmental impact and support a more sustainable production system.
Training for sustainability
Continuous training and professional development help our team strengthen their environmental awareness and apply sustainable practices throughout every stage of production.
Innovative protocols
Our plants are cultivated using innovative growing protocols that ensure consistent quality, plant health, traceability, and certified production standards.
Xylella-free production areas
Our production sites are located in Xylella-free areas, ensuring healthy plant production, supporting the nursery sector, and facilitating safe trade in domestic and international markets.
Our commitment: the lynfa protocol
Lynfa is the protocol that protects apulian ornamental horticulture from Xylella. Based on protected greenhouses and aphid-proof netting, it keeps plants safe and limits the impact of outbreaks.
Ethics
Ethics, quality and commitment to the future
At Vivai Capitanio, sustainability is an integral part of our production model. We reduce the use of plant protection products through biological control and have cut peat use in our growing media by 50%. We cultivate local species without heating, invest in renewable energy, and continuously improve water efficiency, creating a resilient and increasingly self-sufficient production system.
Where nature meets innovation
We envision a future where green spaces play an increasingly central role in enhancing quality of life and preserving biodiversity. Our vision is driven by respect for the environment and a commitment to making the nursery industry a driving force for a more sustainable future.
Opportunities for all
We promote inclusion and equal opportunities within our company and throughout the local community. We believe in the value of people and invest in training, professional development, and accessible employment opportunities for all.
Growth for the future
We look beyond the present by developing new skills, adopting advanced technologies, and investing in increasingly sustainable production processes. Our goal is to ensure continuity, drive innovation, and strengthen our long-term competitiveness.
Certifications
Our certifications demonstrate compliance with national and international standards for cultivation and production, covering quality, safety, traceability, and sustainability. They provide an objective assurance of our commitment to customers and partners.
Supporting the community
We actively contribute to our local community by supporting social, educational, and environmental initiatives. We believe that a nursery can also play an active role in the development and wellbeing of the community around it.
Research for a healthier green future
We work with universities and research institutes to study new botanical solutions, improve plant resilience and foster a healthier environment. Innovation underpins our commitment to greenery that is more efficient and more sustainable.
Production sites
Excellence in production, rooted in our territory
Today, with 11 production sites located between the Adriatic coast and the foothills of the murge plateau, we cultivate a wide range of Mediterranean ornamental plants with passion, expertise, and respect for the land.
A site sheltered from the wind, ideal for the more delicate species and for the early stages of growth.
On slightly higher ground, home to the more mature plants, ready for immediate effect.
A wide area above the gully, home to a broad range of ornamental grasses.
Here the plants spend the longest phase of their growth before going to market.
Sheltered by a natural karst hollow, this area holds medium to large Mediterranean shrubs, ideal for landscaping work.
The heart of the nursery: this is where the cuttings are raised and first potted on.
A recently acquired site with advanced greenhouses for plants with particular requirements.
A system of greenhouses and shade houses for species from warm climates or with low light requirements.
A display of the whole production, including specimen varieties, to show the best of the range in a single area.
A Xylella-free site, created to offer customers production free of any restriction
An area that includes one of the most characteristic farmsteads in the district, with mature plants and specimens ready for immediate sale.
Research and innovation for a greener future
We invest time and expertise in research and innovation. In collaboration with specialised partners, we test the effectiveness of environmentally friendly plant protection products, explore alternative materials for containers, and develop high-efficiency irrigation systems designed to reduce water consumption.
Uncompromising quality
Every stage of our production follows one guiding principle: to consistently ensure the highest standards of quality.
