Soon to be the twelfth greenhouse to produce roses on its farm, Jet Fresh Flower Growers in Cotopaxi, Ecuador, the team has been initializing the framework and have begun cementing new poles on the field.
In order to begin cementing poles into the ground, the area was first mapped out and set using strings to create an invisible fence, mapping out where the holes are to be dug.
The holes are filled with a mixture of water, cement and stones. As the holes are filled with cement, rocks are laid inside to fill in space and to promote drying attaching to the cement. Coordinating layers of cement and rocks are continuously added until the holes are filled, creating a very sturdy foundation.
It’s important that the poles are properly aligned in-accordance to the strings to ensure that they dry and harden in the proper direction. Once it’s been properly checked, more cement and dry dirt are added and then stirred to ensure all parts are well-mixed.