FloralDaily Newsletter | Friday, August 9, 2024

Photo credits: Capiro

A Colombian chrysanthemum grower’s transition to sea freight export

'Sailing towards sustainability'

San Nicolás Valley, in the mountains of Colombia, is the operating base of Capiro – a producer and exporter of chrysanthemums. According to Carlos Manuel Uribe, CEO of Capiro,…

Peter Klein, Biota Nutri

"There’s another way to grow crops"

Peter Klein, founder of Biota Nutri started his career as a grower of roses, tulips, cut flowers and bell peppers. Then, he worked for 7 years at a…

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India: Flower growers prosper despite Crossandra shortage

Do you know which crop in Villupuram is considered the primary one, among all others and can sell up to 1,000 kg during the month of Adi? In the…

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US: Slow Flowers Movement has flower farms blooming all over Minnesota

Molly Gaeckle started her flower farm sowing just a few rows in the backyard garden of a small rental house in Minneapolis. Eight years later, her cut…

US: Blooms across California's Central Coast to celebrate 30 years of Florabundance

On July 27, 2024, the coastal towns of Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito, and Santa Barbara were transformed into displays of floral artistry…

Lucas Jansen, Floweracademy

"When trade is quiet, it is an ideal time for summer boot camps"

For 20 years, Lucas Jansen of Floweracademy has enjoyed providing courses for the horticulture sector, especially ornamental horticulture. For growers,…

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'2024 ISF floriculture show sees over one thousand entries'

The Iowa State Fair kicked off today, and at the crack of dawn this morning, floriculture exhibitors were in the John Deere Ag Building preparing their…

"This growing media ensures low water retention levels"

"This growing media is tailored for water-sensitive crops and ensures low water retention levels, laying the foundation for future productivity," says…

Crop protection: Soon to start spot fogging

The rise of space treatment through fogging in the battle against diseases and pests is not new. However, what is newsworthy is the preparation for…

Piet Rensen retires

And then suddenly that day arrived, you knew that it would come one day, but never really thought about. The day that Piet Rensen retired and had his farewell moment at PDI.…

Photo credits: IAA Fresh

IAA Fresh on the ITF Flowerbulb Tennis Tournament

"A memorable event, setting a high bar for future editions"

This year, the ITF Flowerbulb Tennis Tournament (July 14th till July 21st) sponsored by IAA Fresh took place. Among the players, rising stars and…

Webinar: Ask a greenhouse expert

Calling all greenhouse enthusiasts. Join Ceres Greenhouse Solutions experts, Marc Plinke and Josh Holleb, on August 12th at 12pm MDT (mountain daylight time) for a live…