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- VP Growing Operations
- Head Grower Strawberries, Australia
- Growing Manager for Hydroponic strawberry producer
- Regional Sales Manager Fresh Produce
- Head Grower Strawberries, Norway
- Export Trade Manager
- Business Developer - Northern Europe
- Orchard Sector Manager
- Grower
- International Citrus Account Manager
Special Starting Material
US (IL): Tour The Gardens at Ball
Autumn is officially declared, and The Gardens at Ball in West Chicago are being prepped for their Winter slumber. If you missed their color showcase this year, they got your back. "Tour our 3D Virtual Map anytime you need to explore the best plants and products to add to your program for the next…
Growcoon officially approved for organic cultivation in Spain
The "OK Compost" certificate confirms the high environmental compatibility of Growcoon. After decomposition, nothing remains except water and CO2. Nevertheless, a product must be formally approved for use in organic cultivation. Assessment and regulation are carried out at the European level by FiBL: the…
Jiffy provides customized solutions for the peat-free question
The demand for peat-free grown crops continues to grow. In the coming years, that demand is expected to continue growing ahead of legislation in the United Kingdom. The step towards becoming peat-free is a big one, recognized by Jiffy, who have added peat-free substrates to their product portfolio. For…
Soiree Kawaii sizzles all summer at Botanical Gardens
Flamingle Fridays Suntory Flowers' Soiree Kawaii catharanthus varieties were there, adorning 24 flamingo topiaries at Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens in Punta Gorda, Florida. The exhibition ran from December 15th through September 13th. The first half of the year, the flamingos were planted…
Morel introduces 12 new cyclamen varieties:
“Breeding for a better world”
For over a century, Morel has been breeding cyclamen. “Day after Day, we encourage our research team’s daring passion that conjugates heritage and creativity for excellence. Today, everyone at Morel company embodies passion, excellence, creativity, diversity, and the desire to satisfy completely the demand of its loyal…
HilverdaFlorist launches new Gerbera & Cut Flower varieties for 2024
HilverdaFlorist has released two new catalogs for the year 2024. These editions present the commercial Gerbera assortment as well as a wide range of other Cut Flowers (Limonium, Alstroemeria, Dianthus, Scabiosa, Gypsophila, and Helleborus). The catalogs collectively introduce over 40 new varieties. Both…
UK: HTA and RHS collaborate to support growers transition to peat-free
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) marked a significant milestone in sustainable horticulture with the launch of the first peat-free workshop, part of the RHS Transition to Peat-Free Fellowship. The workshop, hosted in Hertfordshire on Thursday, September…
Wim Roosen with Dutch Plantin:
"Semi-substrate growing ensures rapid and uniform establishment immediately after planting"
"Semi-substrate growing offers producers working in the soil the opportunity to improve their yield without the need to invest in techniques or equipment. By growing in coco substrate, a robust start to the season is guaranteed, resulting in plants that not only produce better but are also more…
Elsner pac:
Lobelia series Africo passes heat test
Lobelia is generally said to have low-stress tolerance. In fact, many commercial varieties no longer survive today's heat summers. The lobelia series Africo® from Elsner pac®, bred for heat tolerance, proves the opposite year after year. The stress test in the open trial field separates the best…
HilverdaFlorist launches two new catalogs for 2024
HilverdaFlorist has unveiled two new catalogs for the year 2024. These editions present the commercial Gerbera assortment as well as a wide range of other Cut Flowers (Limonium, Alstroemeria, Dianthus, Scabiosa, Gypsophila, and Helleborus). The catalogs collectively introduce over 40 new varieties. The…
Danziger unveils six varieties for growers, retailers, and home gardeners
Danziger varieties are bringing home accolades from across the globe. These next-generation genetics provide solutions for growers, eye-catching displays for retailers, and great performance for home gardeners. Here is a look at the top must-have series your customers will be asking for in 2024. COLIBRI™…
Quantity and quality of peat substitutes still a challenge
Peat is the major constituent of horticultural growing media. Due to its high climate footprint, its extraction and use are controversial, and the need to limit its use is widely recognized. The Peat Use Reduction Strategy of the German government aims to phase out its use and replace it with renewable…
"Kodiak Mixx Diervilla is a fantastic addition to the gardening world”
GardenGenetics LLC won the Gold Medal with Kodiak® Mixx Diervilla (Diervilla x splendens' G2X88544VAR') in the "Best Novelty" category of the recent Green Retail Awards at Plantarium in the Netherlands. In this article, we talk more about the variety, why they took part in the competition, some…
US: Plantpeddler Variety Day 2023 in 10 minutes
To capture the action and color of Variety Day 2023, Plantpeddler released a video featuring highlights of the event, which occurred on Friday, August 4, 2023. Variety Day is focused on the goal of "Testing the Best in the Midwest," with nearly 1,500 varieties of vegetative annuals in large containers,…
Hartwig Bull, Bull Plant Genetics, on Sunbeckia, SunMagic, SunCatcher:
These late summer varieties conquer the international market
"Our varieties for the late summer program have big flowers, are strong, and quite resistant to powdery mildew. These characteristics really boosted the demand, particularly in the US", says Hartwig Bull of Bull Plant Genetics when talking about the Rudbeckia' Sunbeckia,' the Echinacea 'SunMagic' and the…
Concept Plants unveils new paniculata
The year 2023 sees solutions for climate extremes coming to the retail market. An example of that is the Hydrangea paniculata Pink & Rose. This cultivar can withstand extreme weather conditions without flopping. Alex Schoemaker and Plantipp are thrilled to introduce this breeding novelty to the market. Can…
President of Moldova Maia Sandu visits HilverdaFlorist in the Netherlands
On September 3-5, President Maia Sandu paid a working visit to the Netherlands in order to promote Moldova's accession to the EU and the bilateral economic relations. One of the Dutch companies she visited was HilverdaFlorist in de Kwakel on September 5. The HilverdaFlorist team was proud to show Sandu the…
Perennial young plant grower James Greenhouses is helping its customers reduce transplant loss
"Faster rooting, shorter crop times"
When Ken and Leah James opened James Greenhouses in Colbert, Ga., in March 1998, they were focused on one crop. The husband-and-wife team began their company with a 10,000-square-foot greenhouse for the propagation of hardy perennial starter plants. The greenhouses were simply equipped with unit heaters…
Florensis looks back on Autumn Solutions Show
On Wednesday, 30, and Thursday, August 31, Florensis held their Autumn Solutions Show. This annual event shows how the highlights of the range (including Aster Alpha) perform in summer. One also gets to see developments within the autumn range. Many found their way to H.I.Ambacht and enjoyed the informal…
Special Starting Material
Good quality starting materials are very important in the horti- and floriculture sectors. The quality of the crop is inextricably linked to the quality of the starting material that has been used. Therefore, this month, we are focusing on the best possible materials that will guarantee successful cultivation. Globally…
