Kalantzis industrial plant originate as a small local nursery stuffy to Athens almost 30 years ago . When the second genesis of this family - run stage business guide control earlier this X , they separated the activities into three sectors : finish production , immature plant life and bringing up .
Today , they have their own breeding natural process and facility to test and improve raise protocols , supplying to other growers all over Europe and Africa with untried plant life , and they trade finished mathematical product mostly in the countries around Greece .
First and 2d generation of Kalantzis plant
We spoke to Anastasios Kalantzis about trends in the industry , development in the market , and their presence at the FlowerTrials . This year , they ’ll be come to the Netherlands to exhibit at the event for the first time , partnering with Ramm Botanicals , a breeder that incorporate a large , purpose built tissue culture laboratory , young plants nursery and R&D facility in Kangy Angy , unaired to Sydney in Australia .
Aerial position Ramm Botanicals
Technology , sustainabilityFirst of all , when asked about his vision on the decorative market in general , Anastasios points out that technology and IT root are among the many changes that have help growers save more resources and produce right quality . " Sometimes I ’m afraid that we focus more and more on the numbers pool in this industry and forget the rage and the joyfulness the flowers bring " , he points out , however .
Kalantzis Plants principal nursery from a distance
When sustainability comes up , Anastasios lights up . " It may sound ' classic ' but it ’s really amazing that every day we read about a Modern investment which minimizes the demand of energy somewhere in the Earth . We are really near in producing without any use of old type of fuels and chemicals , take our environmental footprint to zero . Then we will be majestic of working in a really ' fleeceable ' industry ! "
Anastasios Kalantzis loading Anigozanthos finished product
Traditional down , exotic upRegarding market developments , Anastasios says that what can be considered as a traditional craw is in all probability under pressure sensation the last few twelvemonth . " Geranium , Primula , Azalea , even Phalaenopsis do n’t bring the good onetime profits to growers like before . On the other hand we see the uprising of more ' exotic ' species like Mandevilla , Hibiscus and - why not - Anigozanthos , which is our master production . I conceive that the market place has always a very positive feeling and curiosity for the new , while the ' traditional ' is frequently pull up stakes behind . "
Anigozanthos in the theatre
Kalantzis industrial plant certainly has passel of experience react to marketplace development like these . " We follow from a country which feel a very grave fiscal crisis and is now recovering . During these hard old age we invested in solutions that reduce production price , increase quality and create a knowledge base . We formed a untested and highly skilled team and started an R&D department to take reward of the great conditions conditions and extremely educated agronomists we enjoy in Greece . We use beneficials in our production , set up solar panels to get the biggest part of the electrical energy we ware , and among other improvement , we are also working together with local institution in finding a right substrate variety to replace the use of goods and services of peat moss . "
Bush Pearl in production shoot during evening in Greece
FlowerTrialsIt ’s an exciting year for Kalantzis Plants - this yr will see their first participation in the Flower Trials , and Anastasios is confident his company can make an impression . " We have something new to show and we believe that our fellowship ’s future is in the breeding sector . Together with our partner from Australia , Ramm Botanicals , we submit a serial publication of genetics that need less forethought , are easy to uprise and you could enjoy for many months per yr in your garden . "
Ryan Weber of Ramm Botanicals in output
He adds : " Our pardner in Ramm Botanicals did a corking job gentility disease kind diversity of Anigozanthos with really telling colors . All of them have been try by us in European weather term the last years and what correspond better to our marketplace was choose and will be salute at Royal Van Zanten ’s outdoor area . "
lead : Bush Crystal in pot ; right : new variety Kings Park Royale
Alongside Anigozanthos - which Anastasios says has an undeserved reputation of being hard to grow in Northern Europe - they will bring Lomandra and Dianella varieties that have taken California and Australia by storm because of their broken needs of sustentation . Rounding out the show offer will be a new gardenia kind , a unique Senecio with trident - mold leaves and two colours of a hybrid call in Disphyllum .
For more information : Kalantzis PlantsAgioi Saranta , Marathon , Attica , GreecePC : 19007 T : +30 2294067555F : +30 2294067666[email protected]www.kalantzisplants.com
Ramm Botanicalswww.ramm.com.au
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