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Basil has been cultivated for centuries and is one of the most popular culinary herbs all over the world. The fresh flavor it offers cannot be matched by any other herb or spice, making this delicate plant an excellent choice to grow indoors. Unfortunately, basil leaves will turn black when they...
Because of the energy crisis, greenhouse horticulturists are heading for uncertain times. Greenhouses consume nine per cent of the natural gas in the Netherlands, and alternatives are not readily available. At WUR, the experts study how greenhouse farmers can grow more energy-efficient crops.
Visitors to the annual Cyclamen Open Days of Schoneveld Breeding were met by a huge splash of colours at the start of their tour. The Dutch breeder opened the doors of its greenhouses at the end of October to show what they have.
The IPM ESSEN will be participating in a joint stand at Growtech in Turkey. From 23 to 26 November, more than 600 exhibitors will showcase their products and services for the horticultural sector in Antalya. The German Pavilion would also like to present itself to the international trade visitors....
Profile Products announced the acquisition of Quick Plug, a leading manufacturer of bonded growing media for plant propagation. This acquisition from Dümmen Orange, the prominent floriculture company based in the Netherlands, includes all Quick Plug products, technologies, employees, and...
After the latest IPM Essen advisory board meeting, the participants agreed: horticulture is facing major challenges. In addition to the shortage of skilled workers and climate change, the energy crisis is a particular concern for the green sector. Modern technology can be an instrument to make...
Breeder Dümmen Orange and Schneider Youngplants are set to start collaborating on the rooting and sales of perennials in Europe. Dümmen Orange is relocating its perennial rooting operations from its site in Rheinberg, Germany, to Schneider’s facility in Woudrichem in the Netherlands. Schneider...
“Widening our presence in other categories than soil supports our strategy of being the best partner in growth for Swedish home gardeners. Hasselfors Garden soil products have a strong position in Sweden and they are known for their good quality and performance. Algomin fertilizers fit well into...
The Danish chain Plantorama has once again commissioned Smiemans Projecten to rebuild the existing garden centre in Amager. First of all, a new restaurant is being built between existing monumental buildings. After completion, the old garden centre will be demolished and the sustainable and larger...
PanAmerican Seed is pleased to announce that its 2022 charitable donation reached over $81,000.00 (USD) thanks to this year’s proceeds of "Beacon" Impatiens global seed sales. The donation was presented to two worthy organizations fighting low vision issues and macular degeneration, a disease...
Florensis has obtained the rights from Express Seed to sell and produce Syngentagenetics in Europe per 2023. The acquisition of Syngenta Poinsettia genetics byExpress Seed in America, has made this possible.
Most consumers consider sustainability an important topic. As do horticultural product buyers. The Flower Council of Holland studied this in four EU countries. Nearly 90% of people would like to buy locally grown flowers and plants, and over one third of them are actually doing so. The Flower...
Van der Ende Groep will be adding a Canadian branch from 2023. This expansion represents an important second step for Van der Ende Groep – following the recent acquisition of Quality Pumps & Machines (QPM) Belgium – in achieving its international ambitions.
Dansk Gartneri, the trade association of the Danish ornamental horticulture industry, reports that its former president, Kristian Madsen, died on October 5, 2022, at the age of 70, as a result of pneumonia.
The official partner country of the coming IPM ESSEN is Great Britain. From 24 to 27 January 2023, the Kingdom will be the focus of the world's leading trade fair for horticulture. Companies from the exhibition sectors of plants, technology and equipment will come to Messe Essen to present...
Enter the sea of colors of Schoneveld Breeding. During the annual Cyclamen Open Days, from 24th ofOctober until 11th of November, growers worldwide are more than welcome for a visit. They cancome to look at see all products from the assortment.
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) gave its approval for the 13th edition of Floralies Internationales 2024, a Category C International Horticultural Show to be hosted in France
In the following list you will find some events worth visiting. We welcome your info on other events and your feedback when you have visited an event!
With opening of NPEC in September, plant research enters a new era of automation and a lot of data. NPEC stands for Netherlands Plant Eco-phenotyping Centre. The focus here is not the plant’s genetic baggage – its genotype – but its outward appearance, or phenotype.
On behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), the Agency of Renewable Resources (FNR) invites you to the online workshop "Off the peat path - Suitability and availability of alternative substrates for peat use in European horticulture" on 22 November 2022.
