Big Chinese project to propagate flowers and plants

It's not just greenhouse vegetable cultivation that's making serious headway in China, ornamental horticulture is also on the rise. The Chinese are getting more money in their pockets, which means consumers are increasingly willing to purchase a nice bunch of flowers or a pretty plant. In order to meet…

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What’s a hibiscus breeder doing in the competitive dipladenia market?

One of world's leading hibiscus breeders introduced their first own-bred dipladenia recently. The company in question is Danish breeder Graff Breeding A/S. After receiving many requests for dipladenias from their HibisQs growers, who do both, Graff Breeding A/S started breeding 8 years ago. After testing…

Supplying plants to pimp Saint Peter's at Easter

Every year again, it’s a nice piece of promotion for the Dutch flowers: Saint Peter’s Easter decoration. Thousands of roses, tulips, daffodils and hyacinths are sent there, embellishing the celebrations watched by many millions worldwide. Most plants however are Italian grown, but even so a Dutch touch…

This is what horticulture will look like in 2040

A horticulture without fossil fuels, it is easy to say. Still it is the ambition and we are beset on all sides with sustainability projects and innovation to make this possible. How the greenhouse horticulture is looking in 2040 was the theme of the yearly Energiek Event which Kas als Energiebron,…

"Blueroots can strengthen our international competitive position"

"The collaboration with Blueroots offers the opportunity to strengthen both our national and international competitive position. The worldwide growth of floriculture takes place mainly in Asia and to a small extent in North America." Thus is quoted CEO of Royal FloraHolland Steven van Schilfgaarde,…

China: 900 Exhibitors from 31 Countries ready for Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai 2019 take-off

On Saturday, April 20, China's largest horticultural fair, Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai, will start in the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Until April 22, the trade public will find novelties and innovations from the Plants, Horticultural Technology, Floristry and Garden Features areas here. The…

Ireland: JZ Flowers signs €70m flower supply deal with Aldi

JZ Flowers and Aldi Ireland have agreed a new €70m deal that will see the Co-Kildare based company provide 33 million fresh flower stems to Aldi stores around the country. Aldi sold almost 4.2 million bouquets last year and is the country's biggest retailer of fresh cut flowers, with one in four flower…

BE : Operating as efficiently as possible on a very large scale

After breeding and propagation, the Belgian ball-shaped chrysanthemums are shipped back from Kenia and Brazil to Oostnieuwkerke (Belgium). There is no sign of colour or smell at this stage, because the cuttings are barely three centimetres tall and each one of them is green. Michiel Declerck and Astrid…

PGRs for growth regulation of Buddleia spp.

Butterfly bushes (Buddleia spp.) are great perennial flowering plants to meet the current interest in pollinator gardens. These very vigorous plants are typically grown as herbaceous perennials although they become quite woody in the landscape. We’ve conducted several PGR trials with different cultivars…

"Our goal is to supply growers only with technique that is of use to them"

It has been sixty years this year since Azrom started its operations in greenhouse building, making it one of the oldest operators from Israel. "Our goal is creating a farm that helps the grower in the long term. The opposite of one size fits all", Fany Baluka with Azrom laughs. "It's a matter of…

Examining the role of stem water storage in plant water balance

Stems of land plants provide mechanical support and long-distance transport of water and carbohydrates. Although it has long been recognized that plant stems can also store water, it remains uncertain what role stem water plays in mitigating drought stress and maintaining whole plant function (Holbrook…

UK : Nursery raises £8500 for cancer charities

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company donates plants to St Richards Hospice for them to sell on behalf of the charity. Karen Jenkins, Propagation Supervisor, co-ordinates this with the hospice, and collects and delivers the plants in her own time. Since the beginning of 2017, the charity has raised over…

US: APHIS seeks comments on environmental assessment for importing plants in approved growing media

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared and is accepting comments on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for…

Video: Everything you need to know about Mycorrhizae

Mycorrhizae is a fungal organism, Glomus Intraradices, that was extracted from the soil. It is not genetically modified and is therefore entirely natural. In this video, Horticulture Specialist Troy Buechel talks about one of the active ingredients contained in PRO-MIX growing media: Mycorrhizae. You…

Lithium batteries now used in agriculture

The horticultural sector is adapting to respect the environment and reduce energy consumption with an eye to efficiency and savings. With this purpose in mind, Bagioni is equipping various machines with lithium batteries. This innovation will be presented at Macfrut (hall B7 stand 48), especially for…

Perennial lupine: Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV)

Perennial lupine (Lupinuspolyphyllus) with stunting, dark green mottling, and necrotic concentric rings were observed. A new e-GRO Alert describes and provides photos of symptoms caused by tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) on perennial lupine. To diagnose TSWV, use a diagnostic test or submit plant…

Where do thrips come from?

Thrips are a common insect pest that most growers have had difficulty controlling due to their small size and ability to hide in plant parts. Although this is not an insect associated with growing media, most species of thrips spend part of their life cycle in the growing medium or soil. Thus, the question arises whether they…

Hishtil to take their upgraded sticking room to a higher level

After upgrading the sticking room at their Afula nursery just recently, Israeli young plant grower Hishtil is already thinking about the next step to keep up with the annually increasing production at this site; they have plans to add 2 or 3 sticking machines in 2020. "In this way, we can stay at the…

CAST: What was on display at Dümmen, Sakata, Benary, Syngenta, Proven Winners?

What varieties were on display at Dümmen Orange, Benary, Syngenta and Proven Winners during the California Spring Trials? Below, they will be shown. Also the varieties of Kapiteyn Flower Bulbs will be highlighted as they displayed their varieties at the Syngenta site this year. The California Spring…

Dutch PM baptizes tulip in honor of Canadian veteran

Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, baptized Tulipa ‘Don White’ at the Keukenhof on Wednesday, April 17. The tulip was named after a Canadian WWII veteran, Don White. With the name, Rutte is making the connection with the liberation of the Netherlands, which started 75 years ago. White and other heroes…

"Conifers on a high rootstock bring height to the garden"

Dwarf conifers on a high rootstock for maintenance-free gardens: The gArt-collection of Bremmer Boomkwekerijen from Waddinxveen responds to the need of the consumer for a maintenance-free garden. Maintenance-free garden jewel A slow growing conifer, such as Thuja plicata Whipcord, is grafted on a high…

UK: Mail order nursery switches to environmentally-friendly packaging

Ahead of the new growing season, mail order nurseries are gearing up for spring with environmental and climate protection being more and more important for the end user. One of Macpac’s horticulture customers has chosen an option for in-transit plant protection combined with an environmental solution.…

UK: Is our love affair with begonias and marigolds costing the earth?

Easter weekend can be the busiest holiday for gardeners. From durable geraniums to bee-attracting cosmos, we love getting in our summer colour – 252 million pots and trays of them every year to be precise. It is also the weekend when the UK’s peat sales rocket. Despite 20 years of awareness-raising by…

More than a million people come to see Keukenhof’s 7 million bulbs.

One of the Netherlands’ most popular attractions also has the shortest shelf life. Keukenhof, a park about 45 minutes southwest of Amsterdam, opens its doors annually from late March to mid-May (this year, March 21 to May 19). During those eight weeks, more than a million visitors pour through the front…

What’s a hibiscus breeder doing in the competitive dipladenia market?

One of world's leading hibiscus breeders introduced their first own-bred dipladenia recently. The company in question is Danish breeder Graff Breeding A/S. After receiving many requests for dipladenias from their HibisQs growers, who do both, Graff Breeding A/S started breeding 8 years ago. After testing…

Gerbera: in the April Flower Agenda

The cheerful colours and fresh look make the gerbera a fabulous flower for April. Whether an arrangement requires soft pastels or bright primary colours, gerberas can provide it. With excellent quality, because the constant development of this popular cut flower has removed the need for wires. Gerberas…

"Quickly producing large volumes of steel in today’s market is increasingly important"

The majority of Alcomij's steel structures are designed and produced on a project basis for various locations worldwide. In order to continue to meet the ever-increasing demand for high-quality (customized) substructure constructions, Alcomij has recently expanded its own steel department with the Adige…

"Blueroots can strengthen our international competitive position"

"The collaboration with Blueroots offers the opportunity to strengthen both our national and international competitive position. The worldwide growth of floriculture takes place mainly in Asia and to a small extent in North America." Thus is quoted CEO of Royal FloraHolland Steven van Schilfgaarde,…

Iberflora reaches a collaboration agreement with FICIV, the International Festival of Cinema of Valencia

From the 2nd to the 8th of October the 5th Edition of FICIV, the International Festival of Cinema of Valencia, will take place in Valencia. Because there is an overlap with the floriculture fair Iberflora, the two noticed a mutual interest in promoting the events. FICIV is a multilingual film festival…

Big Chinese project to propagate flowers and plants

It's not just greenhouse vegetable cultivation that's making serious headway in China, ornamental horticulture is also on the rise. The Chinese are getting more money in their pockets, which means consumers are increasingly willing to purchase a nice bunch of flowers or a pretty plant. In order to meet…

UK: Garden centre run by Askham Grange prisoners

Tucked away in the North Yorkshire village of Askham Richard is The Grange garden centre. Run by Askham Grange prison, many of the women who work there are prisoners. The centre is said to play a key role in rehabilitation, helps inmates learn skills and earn qualifications which aim to help them avoid…

RU: FlowersConf 2019 attended by over 400 florists

150 people (offline) and over 260 participants (online) from Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Byelorussia, Holland, the Czech Republic and Poland took part in “FlowersConf 2019”. Among them there were owners and managers of flower shops, floristic salons, experienced florists and beginners, flower…

This is what horticulture will look like in 2040

A horticulture without fossil fuels, it is easy to say. Still it is the ambition and we are beset on all sides with sustainability projects and innovation to make this possible. How the greenhouse horticulture is looking in 2040 was the theme of the yearly Energiek Event which Kas als Energiebron,…

China: 900 Exhibitors from 31 Countries ready for Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai 2019 take-off

On Saturday, April 20, China's largest horticultural fair, Hortiflorexpo IPM Shanghai, will start in the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Until April 22, the trade public will find novelties and innovations from the Plants, Horticultural Technology, Floristry and Garden Features areas here. The…

Supplying plants to pimp Saint Peter's at Easter

Every year again, it’s a nice piece of promotion for the Dutch flowers: Saint Peter’s Easter decoration. Thousands of roses, tulips, daffodils and hyacinths are sent there, embellishing the celebrations watched by many millions worldwide. Most plants however are Italian grown, but even so a Dutch touch…

John van der Maden new Team Manager at Veiling Rhein-Maas Import department

At Veiling Rhein-Maas, the Import department ensures that flowers and plants arriving from countries such as Israel, Ethiopia, Kenya, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Italy and other countries can be auctioned successfully. The Import department's work includes e.g. unpacking and preparing products, an initial…

Codema appoints a new European sales operations manager

Codema announced the appointment of Marie-Claire Reuver to the position of European Sales Operations Manager, based in Bergschenhoek. In this role she will give functional…

Happy Easter!

Dear readers, on behalf of the FloralDaily team, we wish you a Happy Easter! On Easter Monday, no newsletter will be sent. We will be back on Tuesday April 23rd with our daily newsletters!

Happy Holidays,

The team of FloralDaily.com

Students to prosper from the sales of Begonia ‘Sweet Spice Bounty’

Plant breeder, Kerley & Co and wholesale distributor, Ball Colegrave, are working together to bring plant sales donations to the David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) to support students studying horticulture in the UK. Kerley & Co, will donate 50% of the proceeds from the royalties collected from…

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Online seafreight service solution offers 'guaranteed lead time in container shipping'

With the newly launched full container shipment solution KN Pledge, Kuehne + Nagel is the first logistics service provider to offer an online solution for Full Container Load (FCL) shipments with guaranteed lead time, 100% money back guarantee, extended cargo liability, instant pricing, and carbon…

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