Ecuador is experience as a land of rose . Still , Ecuadorian company are broadening their background and alstroemeria and marsh rosemary are secure potential newcomer in the miscellanea , according to Kees Gram and John Damen , Royal Van Zanten Breeding . During the Expo Flor Ecuador conference in Quito , Ecuador , last September , they got a sight of question about these products .
Spreading risksKees , Area Export Manager Middle and South America : " Russia is still one of the most crucial markets for Ecuadorian growers , but the fluctuate rouble forces them to extend their market . They are more active in North America in late years . If you have more than one production on offer , you have an advantage . One - stop shopping is enticing to buyers . Ecuador is not yet as far as Colombia , but agriculturalist are looking for diversification to spread out risks . "
A picture during Expo Flor Ecuador 2018 : From leave to right : Rosalia Paladine and James Andrada from Valleflor , Juana Moscoco from Rodel Flowers , and Kees Gram and John Damen from Royal of Zanten Breeding . Rodel Flowers is Royal van Zanten factor in Ecuador .
ClimateIn Colombia , where Royal Van Zanten is an demonstrate name , there are more raiser with a unspecific miscellany . Kees : " The climate and status are different over there . The nurseries , deposit at a mellow altitude , are not idealistic for every culture . However , we see that many companies have nurseries in multiple locations , expound their possibilities . " John , Manager International Sales disregard heyday : " The clime is perfect for growing perfect alstroemeria . They are also growing chrysanthemums , although only on a small scale of measurement , because that cultivation require a proper micro climate . "
TestingBefore Royal Van Zanten Breeding delivers the young alstroemeria plant and sea lavender to their customers in Ecuador , examination is done . " To see if the yield move well at that altitude . The examination is not very drastic . Based on our experience , we often already have a clear photo of the option of assortment . If companies are serious about alstroemerias , they will have to gain they have to plant at least 5 hectare to be able to serve the market . The greenhouses require little modification , mayhap the water dispense system , which require three , rather of two row . "
plus to bouquetsDuring the Expo Flor Ecuador in Quito it was detectable that more and more bouquet are on fling , for which flowers are bought from third parties . Kees : " Statice , grown in Ecuador , could be a fine addition to a corsage , like genus Limonium . "
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