" By most consumer , the genus Dianthus is still perceived as a perennial only , but there are signs that that perception is changing , " explains Bart Hayes of German breeding companionship Westhoff when mouth about the Best Friends Forever series , a serial that currently includes 6 ' gift detail ' .
Dianthus grocery in Europe and North AmericaAccording to Hayes , the genus Dianthus market has been growing apace . " In Europe specifically , because it is a great crop for growers : low - monetary value production , very forgiving to transport , programmability with cultural controls . But it is also a slap-up purchase for consumers because of its very prospicient execution and continual efflorescence . "
In North America , he continue , " the demand is grow , and due to phytosanitary restrictions , yield and distribution there is more challenging , exit many competitors wanting from the grocery . "
Westhoff and potted plant breeding"Although Westhoff has not traditionally been known for potted plant breeding , we feel we have an indebtedness to the consumer to bring production to market that they are demanding . This genteelness project has been going for many years , and we finally have a product that we palpate is equal , if not apparently superior , to what is uncommitted in the marketplace today . "
Best Friend Forever seriesThe idea behind the Best Friends Forever series is to market it as a catch - and - go gift item ; " The perfect potted natural endowment item for your BFF . " The assortment presently consist of 6 colors , of which each variety has an abundance of blooming . " That is because they afford in taking over . In go , it render a very wide blossom window to allow for wider shipping windows , retentive shelf life , and extended performance for the consumer " , Hayes explicate . to boot , the plants are heavily branched , and with the power to re - bloom , it allows for manipulation and cargo ships , as well as the episodic blow at home .
But what about the output side of the series ? " Although the serial is take specifically for post - harvest functioning and fleshy , consistent flowering all - time of year long , it is still an easy and a low - energy yield price product . Eager to learn more about propagating and develop the ware , fall into place here ( PDF)for the civilisation guide .
For more informationWesthoffBart HayesEmail:[email protected]www.westflowers.de
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