The commercial-grade director of Koppe Begonia , André Vreugdenhil , is always expect for new ways how to make it easier for begonia raiser . In this interview , Andre gives an perceptivity into the world of make , selecting , and marketing begonia globally . He also read the three debut of Koppe , which will be shown to professional person in floriculture at the Flower Trials 2022 .

André Vreugdenhil : “ I see the function of Koppe Begonia mainly as a facilitating one ; we give market insights and assist cultivator perform . From the trade viewpoint , what are they looking for , and how to anticipate their wish and expectation as a grower , but we also have lots of consumer information , about what a potential begonia purchaser wants to see when purchasing flowering or immature potted plants as begonia . ”

Koppe Begonia create 40 kB seedling Every YearThe caller Koppe Begonia hybridisation - multiply around 40,000 new seedlings every class . Of which this year only three varieties will be introduced to the markets .

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Begonia HaloIn their hunt for the best red begonia flora , this is exactly what they are looking for . A works that grows quicker whilst need less warmth and light , gives a grower the advantage of up to two workweek less product time . The variety ‘ Halo ’ which will be introduce at the coming Flower Trials is such a variety .

Begonia Rana and AppleblossomAt the Flower Trials , there will be two other introductions . One is from the famous Koppe Rilona section , call Rana . An orangish begonia with a pink - flushed boundary around the flower that has the vantage of grow thickset naturally , not needing inhibitor at all , or just a very little .

Flower Trials 2022At the Flower Trials , Koppe designate the facilitating theatrical role they have in the whole process in the world of begonias . Besides the fact they give important market info and their expectation for the future , they also give cultivation advice on how to grow , and which multifariousness to choose , for which purpose .

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Next Halve of 2022André ’s outlook for the come months is that , although he sees it has been a very honest start to the yr until March , it will be a bit more thought-provoking for the third and fourth quarters of 2022 . Because of the uncertainty about the markets in Eastern Europe due to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia , the demand for profit in set about plants has diminished quite a mo . This is also reflected in the price storey . And then , the risen monetary value for resources in worldwide , next to the rises in gas prices , also make an impact .

André Vreugdenhil keep on : “ Next to this I also think that how consumer are buying florescence flora has alter a piece . hoi polloi are well-chosen to go out to visit restaurants and bars again , making the pauperism for flowering plants less important to them with respect to the last two years . "

For more information : Koppekoppebegonia.nl

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