The roses from farms in Holland

Between 2000 and now, the number of rose companies in the Netherlands decreased from 770 to below 100. The rose area was reduced from 930 hectares to below 250 hectares in this period, according to figures from the CBS. The cause is competition from abroad. The remainder of rose farms in Holland look for it in special types, good quality, and innovation. Some high-quality roses are still grown in Holland, and more and more rose farms in Holland specialize in special varieties that are difficult to grow or hard to transport in boxes. This gives an advantage over roses that are grown in South America and Afrika because they all have to be packed in boxes to be flown in.

In the late nineties Zekveld sr. died and André Zekveld took over the business at a young age. Nowadays André and his wife Inge are dreaming about the opportunity to grow organic roses. Although they already spray a minimal amount of pesticides, and the score the 100 points for the MPS mark easily, they are aiming for 100% organically grown roses. André and Inge Zekveld have decided (partly due to the low price on the clock for the roses), to change a part of the nursery: “We continue to grow roses, but have some space at the nursery made ready and suitable for growing organic vegetables. We grow tasty vegetables without using chemical pesticides. If this catches on, we will consider in the next few years to move from roses to unsprayed vegetables.”

Vip Roses by Sassen

Meijer roses

Meijer Roses was established in 1970 and from the very beginning they have worked on providing customers with roses that create the perfect blooming experience. A combination of a genuine passion for flowers and dedication allowed Meijer roses to build a reputation for excellence and innovation. The Meijer Family has specialized themselves in the production of the most beautiful roses throughout the whole year. These roses are suited for each event that should be the most special. Because of the outstanding quality, it’s possible to make the most perfect impression of pure emotion. Meijer Roses is located in South-Holland, the Netherlands, where it’s possible to grow roses under the best circumstances.