NL: Greenhouse cat protects roses from mice

Ton and Jan Rodenburg’s Red Naomi roses most definitely need to be categorized as ‘Dutch Glory’. They both agree: ‘She is the queen of flowers!’. FleuraMetz met the gentlemen in their greenhouse, located in Delfgauw (NL) where they give a sneak peek in their ‘rose-kitchen’.

80 centimetres
The first thing noticeable are the long stems. “They haven’t reached the ideal length of 80 centimetres yet”, Ton explains. These roses have been planted two years ago, in both the greenhouses of Ton and Jan. The brothers have chosen to plant the roses at exactly the same time, so that both the nurseries are able to arrange a steady and quality wise, super range. Together they make sure they have sufficient quantity available every day.

The greenhouse cat
To keep the roses in optimal condition and to ensure the quality of the roses, they trim the plants twice a day, in the mornings and evenings. They also have a clear vision about the nutrition in the water but also about the best way to catch the mice that run around the greenhouses, they just love to eat the roses. That is why Ton introduced the greenhouse cat, so that no mouse gets the chance to eat the roses.

Proud
Besides the optimal care and the attention that is given, other elements have an influence on the production of roses, such as the wedding season, Valentine’s day and not to be forgotten, the weather. All of this has an effect on the demand of the classic red rose. The two brothers agree it is sometimes very difficult, but they are truly passionate about their rose nurseries. The Rodenburgs are proud of ‘their’ Dutch Red Naomi. A Red Queen, that shines on any occasion.

Source: FleuraMetz