Color is everything for rose that goes against the grain

"A new variety like this one brings back a smile on a grower's face in these challenging times", says Sachin Appachu of Bliss Flora Ltd. After 3 years of trialing this new dark orange colored variety with a special touch from French breeder Meilland. This variety Fiorella was recently introduced…

"Strong companies unite"

‘Top-level entrepreneurs’ is what Harm Maters calls the greenhouse builders and technology companies that he has represented during the past sixteen years as chairman of AVAG. The sector is united in this club in which the competition can be felt clearly. How does he look back at his presidency term? As a grower's son, Harm has always been involved in the sector. He attended the advanced horticultural…

"Asperello proves good fit in existing IPM program"

Rainbow Greenhouses located in Chilliwack, British Columbia (BC), Canada, is a large-scale wholesale producer and distributor of a range of indoor, outdoor and seasonal plants. The company operates from two large facilities in BC and another facility in Southern Alberta totaling some 17 hectares. While…

Dutch tulip vs Krasnodar rose: what will save Russian growers from bankruptcy

Russian flower industry is facing a crisis, note the representatives of the sphere. According to them, import replacement measures could help the situation. However, are the flower business representatives ready to refuse the imported flowers in favor of the locally produced ones? The Russian Federation…

Noelia Mansilla new President EMEA region at Dümmen Orange

Effective of November 1, Dümmen Orange has appointed Noelia Mansilla to the new position of President for EMEA Sales. Thereby Noelia will become member of the Dümmen Orange Global Executive Committee. In her new role as President EMEA, Noelia takes the overall responsibility for the sales and financial performance…

KF Bioplant’s open house kicks off

KF Bioplants, the joint venture of Kumar Group and Florist Holland in India displays their assortment of new varieties during an open house being held between 11th and 14th December 2019. The open house was inaugurated by B. Shrikant and Ronald Voortman of Floricultura B.V.  KF Bioplants supplies 60 million plants…

The whereabouts of the FloraHolland Members’ Council

The Members’ Council has four committees, each with its own specific focus: strategy, finance, member loyalty and the cooperative. The committees research issues to be dealt with and advise the Members’ Council. But what exactly goes on in the committees? What do they talk about and how much influence do…

Flower workers attend Colombian Florfestival

The Florfestival was held in Parque del Café, Colombia, on November 28. The event was attended by 165 people, who had a chance to enjoy the attractions and activities that Asocolflores prepared for them. The Florfestival is intended for the workers of each company and their families to have a unique experience,…

China: Research reveals new pathway of senescence in rose plants

Rose hybrida is an important flower crop worldwide. The quality control is the core issue in the production of cut flowers. In production and circulation, the senescence of rose flowers is an important factor affecting its flowering quality. In December 2019, Horticulture Research published an online…

The colorful history of the poinsettia

Poinsettias are a traditional part of holiday décor. But do you know the story about how poinsettias became a symbol of Christmastime? LSU AgCenter reporter Craig Gautreaux has the story.

New EU plant health rules

The new Plant Health Regulation will be applicable from 14 December 2019. The new rules aim to modernise the plant health regime, enhancing more effective measures for the protection of the Union’s territory and its plants. They also aim to ensure safe trade, as well as to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the health of…

China: Kunming Flower Data Display Platform will be completed at the end of December

A few days ago, the Kunming Agriculture and Rural Bureau announced that the construction work of the "Kunming Flower Data Display Platform", which consists of the Yunhua Digital Showroom Construction Project and Dounan Flower Big Data Construction Project, has now come to an end and will soon be…

4-step model provides information on origin and proportions of material used

At the IPM 2020 in Essen, Pöppelmann TEKU® is focusing on even more transparency regarding the recyclability of its plant pots: a 4-step model provides information on the exact origin and proportions of the material used and provides an overview of the recyclability of the articles. 4-step model makes recycling…

US (VT): Norwich farm moves to new owners

When Jake Guest arrived at the old Norwich farmhouse where Valerie Woodhouse and Eli Hersh were planning their spring crops last Thursday morning, he did something that still feels a bit strange to him: He knocked on the door. For nearly 40 years, Guest and his wife, Liz, lived in this house and ran…

Launch of pure Forest Gold wood fibre delivered in big bags

Pindstrup announces the launch of pure Forest Gold wood fibre delivered in big bags. Forest Gold is wood fibre designed and optimized for use in horticulture. For more than 15 years, the Pindstrup Group has developed and refined Forest Gold, in close collaboration with growers around the world. While…

Helping plant nurseries reduce runoff

You may have heard how excess nutrients, such as phosphorus, can run off of crop fields. This can cause harm when the nutrients end up in rivers and lakes. However, there are other sources of excess nutrients you might not think of, such as the pots nursery plants come in. Researcher Jake Shreckhise collects…

Kenyan rose grower inaugurates solar power plant

Thika-based flower farm Simbi Roses on Saturday installed a 150-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar system in Thika as part of a wider plan to reduce its electricity costs. Simbi’s solar system consists of 454 solar panels and five inverters that it said would help the agricultural farm reduce carbon dioxide…

"Asperello proves good fit in existing IPM program"

Rainbow Greenhouses located in Chilliwack, British Columbia (BC), Canada, is a large-scale wholesale producer and distributor of a range of indoor, outdoor and seasonal plants. The company operates from two large facilities in BC and another facility in Southern Alberta totaling some 17 hectares. While…

10 million young plants with the GreenPlug

As of next year, Schneider youngplants will switch completely to GreenPlug paper pots from Green Products. They did not take any chances, because the plug plays an essential role in the propagation of young plants and must meet a lot of requirements. In addition, the plug optimally combines with a new…

Seminar video: Woody plant ornamental breeding

If you missed the recent Cornell University Horticulture Section seminar, Woody plant ornamental breeding, with Todd West, North Dakota State University, it is available online.

Kahori Scarlet is perennial top performer

The Dianthus Kahori Scarlet was chosen as a perennial top performer by Colorado State University. A perennial is considered for the “Top Performer” award if it has maintained superior performance in the ground for two winters and three growing seasons in the Flower Trial Garden. Kahori Scarlet in the…

"Go far with a tree production travel scholarship"

A chance of a lifetime for a travel scholarship awaits a student who is passionate about tree production, as part of the David Colegrave Foundation Scholarship Season. Majestic Trees, a tree nursery specialising in the production of mature trees, is offering up to £3,000 to fund a placement abroad at a…

FlowMaster streamlines orders at Dutch gerbera grower

At nursery R.Mooyman in De Lier, Havatec installed a semi-automated inserting machine for gerberas. Workers only need to stick the flowers in the boxes. On one side, you insert the box. The line unfolds it and puts it in the right angle to stick in the flowers. Then they again go vertical, the flowers…

Deliflor introduces Serenity Sweet

The new spray variety Serenity Sweet is the pink sister of the well-known purple Serenity. The pink Serenity Sweet has a subtle stripe on its petals, which gives this variety a more romantic appearance than its purple sister. The new variety will be introduced by Zentoo on Monday 9th December. In 2020 Deliflor…

Color is everything for rose that goes against the grain

"A new variety like this one brings back a smile on a grower's face in these challenging times", says Sachin Appachu of Bliss Flora Ltd. After 3 years of trialing this new dark orange colored variety with a special touch from French breeder Meilland. This variety Fiorella was recently introduced…

Reebok launches plant-based running shoe

Reebok revealed an innovation in sustainable footwear – a plant-based shoe that rivals performance running sneakers. The Forever Floatride GROW is the latest example of Reebok’s commitment to reduce the use of petroleum-based plastics in footwear by making products with plants. The new plant-based…

US (GA): UGA, Georgia Tech to work together to advance agriculture

Someday, apples in north Georgia could be harvested by robots modeled after the gibbon, an arboreal ape species that swings from limb-to-limb in the forest canopy, hunting and picking ripe fruit to eat. Called “brachiation,” or arm swinging, their method of locomotion inspired the design of the…

Dutch tulip vs Krasnodar rose: what will save Russian growers from bankruptcy

Russian flower industry is facing a crisis, note the representatives of the sphere. According to them, import replacement measures could help the situation. However, are the flower business representatives ready to refuse the imported flowers in favor of the locally produced ones? The Russian Federation…

UK: Have your say on farm health and safety

A new survey has been launched to understand current attitudes towards farm health and safety. The NFU, AHDB and VetPartners are working together to help reduce the risk of accidents involving people working in the agricultural industry. Matt Dobbs, one of the key people leading the cross-sector…

Up-to-Date and Reliable Certificate Information on Clock Front

Royal FloraHolland wants to be transparent towards the marketplace about how the products we offer have been produced. Certificates confirming sustainable production are an ideal way to achieve this. For this reason, starting 19 December 2019, we will be showing certificate information on the clock even…

UK: Garden centre and nursery for sale in County Durham

Green Lane Garden Centre & Nursery is located just to the south of the A181 with a frontage thereto with access directly off the B1278 just north of Trimdon. The A181 links Durham to Peterlee, the major towns of Stockton on Tees and Darlington are to the south and there is good access both to the A19 in…

"Floral foam adds to microplastic pollution problem"

As the cut flower industry hits one of its busiest periods, new RMIT research has shown that the water-absorbing green floral foam used by florists is contributing to the world’s microplastic problem. A study published in Science of the Total Environment found the plastic foam, which breaks into tiny pieces, can be ingested by a range…

Netherlands: Upcoming spies and Seed meets Technology on national TV

A cook, someone who is active in the automation of escape rooms and a volunteer looking for seeds for a vegetable garden. These are not typical visitors that you would expect at the professional seed technology fair Seed meets Technology. And so something was clearly wrong, as it turned out yesterday…

Flower workers attend Colombian Florfestival

The Florfestival was held in Parque del Café, Colombia, on November 28. The event was attended by 165 people, who had a chance to enjoy the attractions and activities that Asocolflores prepared for them. The Florfestival is intended for the workers of each company and their families to have a unique experience,…

Floristic works of art in The Warsaw Royal Castle

Poland is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the completion of the reconstruction of the Royal Castle in Warsaw which was initiated by Sigismund III Vasa. The new royal residence became the focal point of the political, cultural and court life of Poland in that time. 2019 was named Vasa Year to…

KF Bioplant’s open house kicks off

KF Bioplants, the joint venture of Kumar Group and Florist Holland in India displays their assortment of new varieties during an open house being held between 11th and 14th December 2019. The open house was inaugurated by B. Shrikant and Ronald Voortman of Floricultura B.V.  KF Bioplants supplies 60 million plants…

"Strong companies unite"

‘Top-level entrepreneurs’ is what Harm Maters calls the greenhouse builders and technology companies that he has represented during the past sixteen years as chairman of AVAG. The sector is united in this club in which the competition can be felt clearly. How does he look back at his presidency term? As a grower's son, Harm has always been involved in the sector. He attended the advanced horticultural…

Noelia Mansilla new President EMEA region at Dümmen Orange

Effective of November 1, Dümmen Orange has appointed Noelia Mansilla to the new position of President for EMEA Sales. Thereby Noelia will become member of the Dümmen Orange Global Executive Committee. In her new role as President EMEA, Noelia takes the overall responsibility for the sales and financial performance…

The whereabouts of the FloraHolland Members’ Council

The Members’ Council has four committees, each with its own specific focus: strategy, finance, member loyalty and the cooperative. The committees research issues to be dealt with and advise the Members’ Council. But what exactly goes on in the committees? What do they talk about and how much influence do…

"The horticulture industry continues to evolve"

“The horticulture industry continues to evolve, with new technologies coming into use, new niche markets opening up and next generation growers joining family farms. At A.M.A., we embrace change and growth, and we want our website to reflect that,” says Connie Bradt, who co-manages A.M.A. together with…

Beekenkamp Plants

Our colleague Paul goes this Friday with a well-earned retirement after 32 years at Beekenkamp Plants! This morning he was surprised by the colleagues of the location 's-Gravenzande with a delicious cake. 🍰#Vegetables #Youngplants #Thankyou #Retirement #Beekenkampplants pic.twitter.com/lbTrrWY1Hu — Beekenkamp Plants (@BeekenkampNL) December…

Royal FloraHolland introduces WhatsApp after successful pilot

After a successful pilot, Royal FloraHolland is deploying WhatsApp as a fully viable service channel for its customers. In this way, Royal FloraHolland is one of the first B2B parties to add WhatsApp to its busine…

What do you call a deer with no eye?

Brunei to hold first international flower show

Brunei's International Flower Show (BIFS) 2019, scheduled on Oct. 23-27, is drawing exhibitors from China, Thailand and Vietnam as well as from local companies, a senior Brunei official said on Saturday. It will feature flower exhibitions, creative landscaping, workshops, activities and competitions.…