Javado Magazine
No 2 May-June-July 2019
TECH & SUSTAINABILITY A greener world of horticulture HEALTHY, TASTY AND READY TO PICK Healthy snacking, vegetable garden not required BEWARE OF CARNIVOROUS PLANTS We meet the grower and get caught up in this intriguing world
MEET THE GROWER • WEB SHOP TIPS • SEASONAL PLANNER • HELIANTHUS SUNBELIEVABLE OUTDOOR TOP 5 • LAVANDULA LAMOROSIA • TROPICAL JUNGLE • HERBS AND VEGETABLES
Publishing informa�on April 2019 Een uitgave van Javadoplant B.V. Venus 116 2675 LN Honselersdijk The Netherlands www.javadoplant.com
Javado Magazine is published four �mes a year in five languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Czech). Nothing in this publica�on may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without Javadoplant’s prior wri�en consent. Although the content of this magazine has been created with the utmost care, neither the publisher nor its employees can be held liable for any inaccuracies. All products are available while stocks last. Contact Javadoplant for informa�on on prices and availability.
Editors: Javadoplant BV, Marke�ng department E: marke�ng@javadoplant.com Editorial staff: Fred Beekenkamp, Michel Heemskerk, Tanja van Bijlevelt Chief editor: Gerson Aalbrecht
Photo on cover: Flower council - Image bank
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Editorial
DEAR READER, We call carbon dioxide (CO2) a greenhouse gas. It’s released when fossil fuels are burnt, and is considered a waste product. Growers, however, use it to stimulate plant growth, because plants need CO2 like we humans need oxygen. This interesting fact has resulted in some very innovative solutions. In one case, an old pipeline network was recommissioned to transport CO2 from industrial sites in the Port of Rotterdam to the Westland horticultural area. This type of sustainable innovation is common in nurseries. The growers don’t brag about it, for them it’s the obvious thing to do. We let them show us around, and we must admit that we were very impressed. Speaking of innovations, this edition of the magazine again contains a number of unique new plants, such as a new lavender with the flower of Spanish lavender (L. stoechas) and the crop and winter hardiness of English lavender (L. angustifolia). Using the latest techniques is less important when it comes to breeding carnivorous plants, where it’s all about many years of experience, patience, and rolling up your sleeves. Read about this and much more in this magazine. I hope you enjoy it, and wish you a very successful season. Gerson Aalbrecht Marketing Manager
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About Javado
Up to date Sustainability Javado Magazine The wrapper this magazine is sent in can be entirely composted. The magazine itself is printed on 100% recycled paper, which is the output of a hi-tech production process that turns 1,000 kilos of waste paper into no less than 650 kilos of recycled paper.
Javado sponsors students at the World Horti Center The World Horti Center is a new multifunctional building where horticulture meets business. Javado sponsors students following the Flower and Design course, where they face challenging assignments centred around plants. It all helps students acquire lots of experience with working with plants, and we get to see plants being used in lots of surprising and innovative ways. During a contest this spring, third-year students will compete in making innovative plant arrangements based on the theme ‘upcycling’.
Via Javado access to 20.000m2 TICA® There is a Cash & Carry in Aalsmeer with a huge range of home, gift and decoration products, where more than 200 B2B exhibitors are selling their wares. In this area covering 20,000 m2, you’ll always find what you are looking for. We’ve entered into a partnership with TICA®, so from now on you can do your buying at TICA®. We take care of settlement and delivery. If you’re interested, please register with your account manager. www.tica.nl
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Nature’s chance Have you already seen the Nature’s Chance range? These trendy plants are supplied in biodegradable pots, made of waste material from coconuts. The glue used in the pot to hold everything together is a natural product, and does not harm the environment. The Nature’s Chance pot biodegrades completely when it ends up in nature, or is placed in potting compost. Since the plants are grown in these pots, no plastic is needed at all. The tray in which the pots are supplied is also biodegradable.
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Vacuum-packed decorative foliage We can also respond to all your needs for decorative foliage. We now supply this product in vacuum packaging, an important new development that permits smaller orders. You no longer have to purchase a full box for each type of foliage. Find out more about our range of decorative foliage by looking at the category of cut flowers in our webshop.
Lova, planting on lava This lava once flowed red-hot at a temperature of 700 degrees Celsius from a volcano, but now it offers a home to a plant! The two work together really well, as the plant embraces the lump of lava with its roots, and the lava gives the plant something to cling to and provides moisture and nutrition. Not forgetting, of course, that it looks great. Lova is easy to look after. The lava is placed in a waterproof decorative tray. As long as you make sure there is water in this container, the porous structure of lava means the rock will absorb the water which then filters up to the roots of the plant. The plant can also absorb nutrients from the lava. Over time, the nutrients in the lava become exhausted, at which point you can add a small dose of liquid houseplant nutrition to the water from time to time.
Agenda MAY May May 5 May 12 May 26 May 28-29 May 30 May
Garden plant of the month: Fragrant Showstoppers Houseplant of the month: Bathroom plants Mother’s Day Spain, Portugal Mother’s Day The Netherlands, Germany Mother’s Day France Tradefair: Summer days Groen Direkt (NL) Javado is closed
JUNE June June 10 June 11-14 June 29 June-1 July
Garden plant of the month: Honeysuckle Houseplant of the month: Sunflower Javado is closed Tradefair: Flower trials (NL) Tradefair: Tendence, Frankfurt (GER)
JULY July July
Garden plant of the month: Bee friends Houseplant of the month: Monstera
We supply various versions of Lova, for example with asplenium, davallia and platycerium. Type ‘lova’ in the search bar of our webshop to view them all.
AUGUST Augustus Augustus 2-4 Augustus 10-11 Augustus 21-23 augustus 22-23 augustus 31aug - 1 sept
Garden plant of the month: Carefree summer Houseplant of the month: Carnivorous plants Flower parade, Westland (NL) Flower parade, Rijnsburg (NL) Tradefair: Plantarium, Boskoop (NL) Tradefair: Autumn Fair, Groen Direkt (NL) Flower parade, Eelde (NL)
Houseplant and Garden Plant of the Month 2019 The site www.thejoyofplants.co.uk offers consumers a wealth of facts, tips and tricks. In 2019, they will again be organising more houseplant and garden plants of the month with the help of their social media channels. You can find the corresponding posters in our web shop. Poster A3 | 329746
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New products
Begonia Joy White
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Sister of the Begonia Joy Pink Lovely combination of dark leaves with white flowers Large, full flowers
PREORDER YOURS TODAY!
22-02-2019 / 24-09-2019 332866 | ø 12 cm
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INVITATION to the HTA SHOW to see our Best Sellers and New plants! Voted ‘One of the Best Stands 2018’ June 18th & 19th Stands 82/70
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Webshop tip
Start ordering in time to tap into an additional range IT’S POSSIBLE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER THE DAY BEFORE THE DESPATCH DAY. BUT DID YOU KNOW THAT AN EXTRA RANGE WILL BE AVAILABLE WHEN YOU START YOUR ORDER JUST A BIT SOONER?
Quality ceramics from Ter Steege Order Wednesdays before noon for delivery in the next week
The quality brand Ter Steege designs and produces a great range of pottery and decorations.
Plants from Denmark Despatch day Monday Tuesday Wednesday-Friday
Place order before Friday 9AM Monday 9AM Tuesday 9AM
The range of plants coming from Denmark is a great addition. You’ll find special varieties and a novel range of plants in small pot sizes, such as: cacti, roses and orchids.
Nursery stock +24H Order before 11AM on the day prior to the despatch day.
A number of nurseries with a key range of garden plants can only be ordered before 11AM on the day prior to the despatch day. On the next page we highlight 4 of these growers: • Van Son & Koot • KG plant • Moerings waterplanten • De Fruithof
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Van Son & Koot European market leader in Acer palmatum and has a range of special shrubs.
Tip: on our web shop, search for item 288824 (Acer mixed Ø19cm) then click on this symbol to see all available plants from Van Son & Koot.
KG plant A complete range of small vegetable plants and herbs for the hobby gardening segment.
Tip: on our web shop, search for item 190445 (Iceburg lettuce green) then click on this symbol to see all available plants from KG plant.
Moerings water plants Europe’s number one water plants nursery. A complete range of water plants and a marketing and POS concept aimed at increased garden centre sales.
Tip: on our web shop, search for item 9223 (Caltha palustris) then click on this symbol to see all available plants from Moerings.
De Fruithof Visually appealing quality fruit trees and fruit plants grown for the consumer market. For this grower it’s required to place an order with a minimum of 1 CC-trolley. You can assemble your order using this grower’s range. This is how it works: Step 1: Tick the box “Mix ‘n Match” Step 2: search for ‘Malus’ Step 3: Click on this symbol and start ordering. (At the top of the screen you can check the quantity of the trolley while ordering.
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Offer of the month
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May IN OUR MONTHLY PROMOS, YOU CAN FIND ATTRACTIVE PRODUCTS AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES. IT’S ALL VERY PRACTICAL FOR YOU, AS YOU KNOW WHAT PRODUCTS IT CONCERNS IN ADVANCE, AND THEY’RE ON SPECIAL OFFER ALL MONTH! CHECK THE PRICES IN OUR WEB SHOP.
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New products
Helianthus Sunsation multiflower
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Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit Compact plant with guaranteed 5 buds, so 5 times as much fun! The strong stems really bring out the best in the flowers Beautiful green leaves
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Grower report
Van Woudenberg
Perennials remain popular with many garden enthusiasts. We visited garden plant nursery Van Woudenberg. Their perennials, known for their polar bear labels, are common in many garden centres. We were greeted by Liesbeth van Woudenberg and her brothers Gerbert and Rick. How did the Van Woudenberg nursery start life? Our parents had an orchard. By the time my brother Rick wanted to become a partner in the company, considerable investments were needed to stay competitive in fruit cultivation. Rick had finished his horticultural education, and thought that growing garden plants offered a better future. To learn the trade, we started off with contract crops for tree nurseries in the area. This way, we gradually converted parts of the fruit orchard into areas to grow garden plants. When we started growing perennial plants for a grower, we realised that it was exactly what we wanted to do. The original company is 50 years old, and we’ve now been growing garden plants for 20 years. We have expanded considerably over the years, and are still growing. “The resilience of perennials depends on their roots and the age of the plants” What makes your products special? The resilience of perennials depends on their roots and the age of the plants. We get excellent starting material to grow with, but we first plant it in the soil instead of directly growing it in pots. From April to January, the plants have to withstand the Dutch spring, summer and winter, which is the basis for resilient, healthy plants. In January, the plants are harvested and we start putting them in
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pots. One part is then placed on our fields in Portugal, another part on our fields in the Netherlands. The third part is placed in our cold greenhouses in the Netherlands. Why do you divide them up in this way? We want to be able to supply visually attractive perennials to garden centres from the very early spring to late summer. The plants from Portugal are ready for sale first, then the plants from our greenhouse, and we end our season with the plants from our fields in the Netherlands. We’ve tested this method extensively, and we’re very pleased with the results.
Many of your products are known for attracting bees and butterflies. What’s the situation with harmful insecticides? It looks absolutely stunning when the plants start to bloom on the fields. There are butterflies everywhere, and you can hear the constant humming of all the bees. We’re very aware of our responsibility to care for the planet, so we put our money where our mouth is, and certify our products according to ‘MPS Product Proof’ and MPS A. Are there any novelties in the world of perennials? Improved varieties that bloom a bit longer or are more resilient often appear. We’re happy to deal with these, but obviously we wouldn’t market them
as ‘novelties’. A novelty has to be truly innovative, and these are rare. We have won several prizes with the Anemone ‘Wild Swan’, a fantastic plant. We’ll also be launching 2 special novelties this year, the Lavandula Lamorosia® and the Echinacea Sunseeker® Salmon. What does it mean to you to have Javado as a customer? When you think of perennials, you think of garden centres. We consider Javado to be a proper garden centre supplier, with customers in different countries, so Javado is an important purchaser of our products. In addition, we enjoy the positive chemistry between us. What are your plans for the future? Our main focus is on providing garden centres with what they expect. If the weather suddenly turns nice, everyone expects to be able to order extra plants, and we want to be able to respond to this. However, we need space to spread out, and space to work properly, so we’re constantly expanding.
2 special novelties
Van Woudenberg in numbers • • • •
Netherlands: 10 hectares of greenhouses / 18 hectares of container fields Portugal: 10 hectares of container fields 10 permanent employees \ 60 seasonal employees 6 million plants per year
This year, two very special novelties will be launched. Van Woudenberg has reserved some plants for Javado’s customers, so be quick.
Lavandula LamorosiaTM Purple Flag® This special plant combines the large crested flowers of Lavandula stoechas with the crop and resilient characteristics of Lavandula angustifolia. See our special offer on page 19.
A list of all the plants grown The total range is too extensive to list here, so here are just some of the best sold species: • • • • • • • • • • •
anemone astilbe coreopsis crocosmia dicentra digitalis echinacea erysimum gaura geranium geum
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heuchera hosta lavandula lupine penstemon phlox rudbeckia salvia scabiosa verbena veronica
Echinacea Sunseekers Salmon® Both the colour and shape of the flower of this Echinacea are unique. This resilient plant remains compact. See our special offer on page 25.
Lavandula angustifolia Van Woudenberg’s specialty and best-selling product by far is the Lavender, which the company grows in 12, 14, 17, 19, 23 and 26 cm pots. Lavandula angustifolia is very hardy, and places no high demands on its surroundings. The first plants are available at the beginning of April.
Tips from the grower In the spring (from early March), most perennials need to be ‘cleaned up’. Cut off any dead stems, and remove dead leaves. Make sure that the new shoots are not damaged. Leave healthy-looking evergreen perennials alone. Cut ugly perennials just above the soil, so that healthy, attractive new growth can take its place. If you want to extend flowering for as long as possible, pluck or cut off wilting flowers. This will encourage the perennial to produce more flowers, so you can keep enjoying them for longer. Javado magazine 13
Outdoor top 5 OUR GARDEN PLANT BUYER, CEES VAN SOEST, HAS LIVED HIS ENTIRE LIFE IN THE VILLAGE OF BOSKOOP, THE HEART OF THE DUTCH NURSERY STOCK SECTOR. HE KNOWS THE GROWERS, AND THE GROWERS KNOW HIM. HIS JOB IS TO MAKE SURE THAT JAVADO HAS A FANTASTIC RANGE OF GARDEN PLANTS ON OFFER. We asked him to make a list of his 5 favourite garden plants.
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2. Lavandula angustifolia
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3. Senecio Angel wings
4. Rosa
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4. Echinacea
5. Clematis
5. Hosta
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Garden sage Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ I love garden sage, it’s the perfect border plant. The characteristic intense colours really bring out the best in a border.
Allium ‘Millenium’
The Allium or ornamental onion is a very popular garden plant. I want to highlight the Allium Millenium because this hybrid of the Allium nutans with Allium senescens has some excellent properties. It blooms late for an Allium, and continues to flower until September. They are very hardy plants, and great for attracting bees and butterflies. As soon as an Allium flowers fully, the leaves can become ugly, but the leaves of Allium Millenium carry on looking good throughout the flowering period.
My favourite species is the Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’, mainly because of the rich contrast of the violet blue flowers and the dark, almost black, stems. They are also very resilient plants.
Senecio ‘Angel wings’
Senecio Angel Wings is living proof that the ornamental value of a plant can be high, even if it doesn’t have any flowers. This plant will thrive in a pot on the terrace, but can also be planted in a border. It is hardy to -10 degrees centigrade, but sensitive to frost in wet soil. The silvery-white, silky-soft leaves are what make this plant so attractive. They almost seems to emit light at dusk. If you’re looking for some more contrast in your garden, I’d definitely recommend this easy-growing plant.
This hybrid gives lots of flowers, and you can pick some from time to time to make a beautiful summer bouquet.
You can cut back the Salvia to about 10 cm above the soil after the first flowering to stimulate an exuberant second flowering.
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Theme sustainability
HOW SUSTAINABLE ARE OUR PLANTS? THE AMBITION OF THE DUTCH GREENHOUSE HORTICULTURE SECTOR IS TO BE THE MOST SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURE SECTOR IN THE WORLD AND BECOME EMISSION AND WASTE NEUTRAL. IT SOMETIMES AMAZES US TO SEE ALL THE THINGS A MODERN GROWER HAS INVESTED IN, IN ORDER TO OPERATE SUSTAINABLY. HERE, WE EXPLAIN A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS.
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Closed greenhouse The development of the closed and semi-closed greenhouse system is a huge step forward. It works as follows: the windows of the greenhouse remain closed, or almost always closed. The excess heat generated on hot days is stored in a buffer and used at cooler times. The same technique is used on cold days, when cooling is buffered and used to lower temperatures when necessary. It means energy stays within the system, and is not dissipated. The closed system also offers other advantages: pathogens cannot enter through closed windows, biological pesticides such as parasitic wasps and predatory mites cannot escape from the greenhouse, and the climate can be better controlled by the specific use of CO2 (see OCAP context). Geothermics Geothermal energy is a wonderful process, based on a simple principle and incredibly skilled structural implementation. In some places in the Netherlands, there are sources containing water around 2,500 metres below the surface. The earth (and the water) at this depth is very hot. A hole is drilled to the source, and water pumped up and distributed to local horticultural companies.. The circular systems in greenhouses are heated by heat exchangers. The pumped water is cooled by this process, and is sent back down the well where the earth heats it up again. Horticultural businesses can obtain all the heating they need in this way, so they no longer burn natural gas or cause CO2 emissions.
Closed greenhouse, schematically shown
About 15 geothermal installations have already been realized in horticultural areas in the Netherlands, with several large horticultural businesses connected to one system. This means that part of our supplies come from nurseries with little to zero CO2 emissions. More installations will be built in the future.
Plants are watered by a closed circular system. In many greenhouses, water rises from the floor like an ebb and flow system, before being directed back to the storage silo. The returning water is analysed and purified, and the correct dosage of fertilisers added. “Greenhouse horticulture is capturing CO2 from the refineries of the port of Rotterdam, and converting it into clean air�
OCAP: CO2 pipeline from the port area Plants need CO2 to grow. In the past, natural gas was burned just to create CO2 in the greenhouse. Now, waste CO2 from industry, which would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, is being used, creating a win-win situation. A large pipeline transports some of the CO2 emissions captured from the refineries in the industrial area of the port of Rotterdam to the horticultural companies in Westland.
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Theme sustainability Organic crop protection Ornamental plants have to be protected against diseases and pests during breeding, such as thrips, spider mites, whiteflies and mealybugs. The challenge is making the switch from chemical to biological pesticides. One option is to use natural enemies of harmful organisms, such as predatory mites and parasitic wasps. Nowadays, pheromones can also be used. These are animal fragrances which drive harmful pests away, or attract natural enemies of these pests. Prevention is better than cure. A healthy plant is the perfect basis for disease-free growth, so a great deal of attention is paid to perfecting growing conditions and biostimulants that increase the resilience of the crop.
Certification Growers are investing a great deal in sustainable cultivation. These days, certification makes a grower’s performance clear to the entire sector. MPS certification is the most important in our industry. Below, you can find some brief information about the main certificates for growers. An MPS certificate can also be obtained for exporters. Javadoplant has been awarded this MPS-Florimark certificate! MPS-A en MPS-A+ | The number 1 environmental certificate for sustainable business operations. Growers are scored points in various areas. To obtain the A certificate, you need a score of at least 70 points. The best environmental performance is represented by the A+ certificate, which is awarded to growers with a score of at least 90 points. MPS-GAP | Additional requirements on traceability, the environment, safety and hygiene. This can only be awarded if MPS-A or MPS-A+ has already been achieved. MPS-Productproof | Proving that no prohibited crop protection agents have been used is becoming more and more important to the trade and retail sectors. Productproof is based on extensive registration and independent sampling. It can only be awarded if you already have an MPS-A or MPS-A+ certificate.
Parasitic wasp, photo: Katja Schulz
For many growers, using insects has been a challenge, as they are accustomed to the easier and cheaper method of chemical agents. However, regulatory pressure and demands from the retail sector about cultivation methods have led to an enormous growth in biological control. It is estimated that biological crop protection is used in 80% of Dutch greenhouses.
Did you know that our web shop shows the certificates awarded to the grower next to each article? Simply hover over the i with the mouse.
PRACTICAL EXAMPLE: TER LAAK ORCHIDS Grower Ter Laak Orchids has built a new greenhouse complex, where sustainability was one of the main concerns. The following measures help the company reduce energy consumption and prevent water wastage: •
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Daylight-Harvesting-Greenhouse: special lenses in the glass roof concentrate the sun’s rays onto a tube. This tube contains flowing water, which is heated and stored for immediate use or to use at a later time. Underground water storage to capture unlimited rainwater. This also ensures that the surroundings are not flooded during extreme rainfall. Energy-efficient LED lamps Extra cultivation layer above the production areas Exterior walls with extra insulation 660 solar panels = 180,000 kWh
In addition, Ter Laak is investing in biological crop protection and recyclable packaging, and the wood chips used in the cultivation pot are a waste product of the timber industry. 18 Javado magazine
New products
Lavandula Lamorosia Purple Flag
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The best of both worlds: the large flowers of Spanish lavender combined with the crop and hardiness of English lavender Very long flowering period, from May to October Sturdy, compact flower stems Butterflies and bees adore the large flowers
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20-05-2019 / 29-09-2019 325991 | ø 13cm 325992 | ø 17cm 325993 | ø 19cm 325994 | ø 23cm 325995 | ø 26cm
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Offer of the month
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June IN OUR MONTHLY PROMOS, YOU CAN FIND ATTRACTIVE PRODUCTS AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES. IT’S ALL VERY PRACTICAL FOR YOU, AS YOU KNOW WHAT PRODUCTS IT CONCERNS IN ADVANCE, AND THEY’RE ON SPECIAL OFFER ALL MONTH! CHECK THE PRICES IN OUR WEB SHOP.
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Tips & Tricks: pick and enjoy
THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN ENJOYING YOUR OWN HOMEGROWN VEGETABLES AND HERBS, BUT WHAT IF YOU DON’T HAVE A SUITABLE PLACE OR ENOUGH TIME FOR A VEGETABLE GARDEN? HELP IS AT HAND! YOU SIMPLY PLACE THESE HERBS AND VEGETABLE PLANTS IN YOUR KITCHEN, OR ON YOUR BALCONY OR TERRACE. THEY ARE HONEST AND HEALTHY, SO SIMPLY PICK WHAT YOU NEED AND ENJOY! Kitchen herbs FRESH HERBS ARE DELICIOUS, HEALTHY, VERSATILE, AND EASY TO LOOK AFTER.
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These kitchen herbs are cultivated using sustainable methods and respect for nature. They are certified with multiple quality marks: Planet Proof, Global GAP, MPS Fruit & Vegetables and Vita Certa.
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Tips & Tricks: pick and enjoy Herbs do best if they can absorb water from below, so put them in a layer of water in the sink for 10 minutes, then return them to the pot. This should be done 3 to 4 times a week in the summer, and about twice a week in the winter. If placed in a location with plenty of light and a temperature between 12 and 30 degrees, success is guaranteed.
WEBSHOP To see the complete range of culinary herbs on our web shop, type ‘kitchen’ in the search field
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PICK TOMATOES, PEPPERS, AUBERGINES AND CUCUMBERS FROM YOUR OWN PLANTS. THE ‘PICK & JOY’ CONCEPT REALLY IS GREAT FUN. THE CONSUMER CAN START HARVESTING AND ENJOYING VEGETABLES IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE PLANT. THE RESULT IS A MORE HOMELY ATMOSPHERE AND GREAT FLAVOURS IN THE KITCHEN OR ON THE TERRACE OR BALCONY. IT’S NOT SURPRISING THAT THE CONCEPT IS SO POPULAR IN GARDEN CENTRES.
CHERRY TOMATO RED | 141169 • The original cherry tomato • Bestselling item
BELL PEPPER RED | 141172 • Beautiful large fruits • Vitamin C bomb 22 Javado magazine
The basil tree is a lovely plant, and is created by grafting a fine-leaved basil onto a rootstock. The small leaves of this basil, which grow naturally in a spherical shape, are surprisingly tasty. Nice to eat and decorative at the same time!
CHERRY TOMATO YELLOW | 251951 • Unique look • Exclusive product, yellow fruits
BELL PEPPER YELLOW| 304703 • Full, robust plant • Large, tasty fruits
CHERRY TOMATO ORANGE | 304698 PLUM TOMATO RED | 248566 • Beautiful plant structure • Sweet flavour • Exclusive product, orange fruits • Beautiful vine structure
SNACK PEPPER RED | 304705 • Bestselling pepper plant • Beautiful shiny fruits
SNACK PEPPER ORANGE | 304704 • Very sweet flavour • The well-known snacking pepper
HOT CHILI RED | 256625 • Spicy flavour • Trendy product
HOT CHILI YELLOW | 304701 • Very spicy flavour • A real eye catcher
MILD CHILI | 304702 • Mild flavour • Large fruits in multiple colours
The vegetable plants are cultivated in greenhouses, where large numbers of bumblebees pollinate the fruits. This is part of cultivation using natural methods.
EGGPLANT | 329736 SNACK CUCUMBER | 199002 • Stylish plant with a high decorative • Vigorous, high yield value • Suitable for outside or in the • Gorgeous purple flowers , beautigreenhouse ful fruits
UNIQUE: tomatoes and potatoes on one plant Plant POTATOM in the open ground or in a large pot. Harvest delicious cocktail tomatoes after 8-10 weeks throughout the season Cut the stem after you harvest the last tomato and let the crop rest for 10-14 days You can begin to harvest your potatoes
WEBSHOP ← To see the complete range of vegetable plants, use the above filter in the web shop.
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Tips & Tricks: pick and enjoy GARDEN HERBS ARE HARDY PLANTS. THEIR LEAVES OR STEMS ARE USED TO CREATE DELICATE FLAVOURS. Garden herbs
These hardy plants are best left in the garden all year round. They can be planted in the soil, but placing them in attractive pots is more popular. Most garden herbs can be harvested year-round. We have a wide range of garden herbs in our web shop, including this ‘Pure’ series. Grown under MPS-GLOBAL GAP certification.
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Season planner
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This handy planner contains an overview of the garden plants with the highest sales. It shows when these products are sold in our web shop (green), and the weeks when sales are highest (yellow). We’re the place to go to for these and many other garden plants.
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This handy planner contains an overview of the bedding plants with the highest sales, in alphabetical order. We’re the place to go to for these and many other bedding plants. 28 Javado magazine
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This handy planner contains an overview of the patio plants with the highest sales, in alphabetical order. We’re the place to go to for these and many other patio plants. Javado magazine 29
Grower report
Carni Flora
We’ve been selling considerably more carnivorous plants in recent years, so it was high time to pay a visit to the nursery. A very special tour awaits us in Aalsmeer, a stone’s throw from Schiphol Airport. Owner Justin van Kessel had lots to show us and tell us about. How did it all begin with the Carni Flora nursery? The nursery was founded exactly 25 years ago. My father, René, was working for a plant exporter at the time, and ready for a new challenge. One of his childhood friends knew all about the world of carnivorous plants, so they set up their own nursery together. After graduating, I started working in the company, and now I own it. My father could work less now, but he’s still here full time. Shall we have a look around the greenhouses? It’s obvious that this is no ordinary plant nursery. Unlike the now common enormous greenhouses controlled by robots, in this well-organised greenhouse the plants are still intensively cared for by employees. Justin explains. We operate in a niche market. This might not be a massive greenhouse complex, but we’ve still got the largest market share of carnivorous plants. We can fit a lot of plants in this greenhouse.
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These are the plastic tunnels where the highly-vulnerable young plants grow. Not all plants make it, but once they’ve got past this stage, they’re really resilient. Lots of these carnivorous plants are flowering.. That’s right, and the flowers are always on long stems. Do you know why? Carnivorous plants, like ‘normal’ plants, reproduce through cross-pollination of their flowers. Insects are not prey at this time, but useful allies who have to fly from one plant to another without getting trapped. That’s why the flower is high above the plant. We cut off the flowers of Dionaea muscipula during cultivation, so the plant can use all its energy internally. So there’s quite a lot of waste, and your plants need a lot of manual care, can you still make a profit with your carnivorous plants? On top of that, they grow incredibly slowly. The plants in our smallest pot size, 8.5-cm pot, are 1 year old. Plants in a larger pot are usually 1.5 to 2 years old, so you can see that it’s not cheap to grow these plants. We don’t give any discounts to major retailers, but concentrate on daily sales to the green trade. Justin takes us to a corner with some very special species. This is a Darlingtonia californica, a very nice pitcher plant that we would like to add to our range. The plants grow naturally in rocky mountains with cool running water. At the moment, we’re studying whether we can grow beautiful Darlingtonia’s here in Aalsmeer. We grow lots of different species, but even so 40% of our turnover comes from Dionaea muscipula,
known as the Venus fly trap. Sarracenia, Drosera, Nepenthes and Pinguicula are other popular species. Often, a garden centre arranges an area with carnivorous plants, and starts with the Dioneae and a mixed tray of carnivorous plants. When sales start taking off, they start adding more and more species. This might be a silly question, but do you release insects to feed your plants? No, that’s unnecessary. These plants naturally grow in places with very nutrient-poor soil, where they survive by extracting food from dead insects. Even so, they also have roots with which they can extract nutrients from the soil. We know exactly how to feed them through the roots, so that they don’t need insects. They can start catching insects when they leave our nursery. What are your plans for the future? Javadoplant is a remarkably fast grower, but we also notice that we can sell more plants in general. Even so, we’re taking it easy with expansion plans, purely because it’s such a niche market. It’s important to us that the market remains demand-driven, and not dominated by an excessive supply. We’re concentrating on refining our knowledge and expertise.
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The clever Dionaea
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We all know about the fly trap that snaps shut when it senses an insect inside. Snapping shut uses quite a lot of the plant’s energy, so these plants have evolved a builtin timer to prevent them closing immediately at every touch. There are 3 small spines in the trap, and the timer starts running as soon as a spine is touched once. If another spine is touched within a few seconds, the plant will know that it’s not a false alarm, and will immediately snap shut.
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Tips from the grower Carnivorous plants are actually very easy to care for, since unlike most plants they can always stand in a layer of water. In fact, you’ll be doing them a big favour, as all they really need are wet roots and sufficient light. Rainwater is better than tap water. Don’t give them plant food.
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Children love carnivorous plants Carnivorous plants are very popular with both carnivorous plants amateurs and... children! The brand ‘Little Monster Plants’ was specially developed for this group, their appearance making them completely irresistible. The ‘Little Monster Plants’ mix boxes are on special offer throughout the month of July especially for Javado’s customers. For more info, see the monthly promotion.
Try them out in your garden, too. Many carnivorous plants, such as Sarracenia, are more resilient than you might think. They’re perfect for planting on the edge of the garden pond.
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Offer of the month
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Trend inspiration
Tropical Jungle
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Trend inspiration: Tropical Jungle
INTERIOR MAGAZINE, FASHION MAGAZINES, TRENDY BISTROS AND LIFESTYLE STORES ALL HAVE ONE THING IN COMMON THESE DAYS: THEY’RE FULL OF PLANTS. INDOOR PLANTS ARE BOTH GOOD FOR YOU AND FASHIONABLE DECORATIONS. 4 TIMES A YEAR, WE HIGHLIGHT A LEADING INTERIOR DESIGN TREND. THIS TIME WE’RE LOOKING CLOSELY IN THE TROPICAL JUNGLE STYLE.
A jungle of green plants is an extremely popular interior trend. Our Tropical Jungle shows you how to go a step further by adding flowering plants, and keep abreast of the number one spring trend for 2019! Green remains a key colour, and various jungle motifs are also repeatedly
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Nephrolepis Tillandsia dyeriana
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HTA show winner of Gold and Best in Category 2018 2018’s RHS Chelsea Show Plant of the Year 3rd place Ideal patio plant , strongly branched Sterile so ensures a long flowering period Flower with beautiful 2-tone contrast Tolerates hot weather well
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Grower report
Plantanious
Twin brothers Freek and Joost Jansen both think green and act green. They have managed to set up a CO2-neutral cultivation system in their modern plant nursery, where the motto is ‘Surprisingly green’. We decided it was time to find out more about the ambitions of these young entrepreneurs, and arranged to meet Joost. Can you tell us about the history of the nursery? My dad, Loek Jansen, started a pepper nursery more than 50 years ago. 22 years ago, it switched to growing pot plants. We grow ficus and flowering seasonal products, such as patio plants on stems, Alstroemeria and Mandevilla. Did you and your brother always plan to carry on with your father’s business? No, quite the opposite. We were more interested in studying than our dad’s nursery. The turning point came in 2011 when a bypass was built where the nursery existed at the time. Dad was faced with the choice of either buying a new site or retiring. After discussing the options, we decided that we’d go for it completely. My brother is responsible for cultivation, automation and staff, and I take care of sales and marketing. How do you combine growing ficus and seasonal products? It works perfectly for us. When the peak season for patio plants is over, we place them all close to each other ready for the following season, which saves a lot of space. We use this space for ficus. After sales of ficus peak in January, sufficient 38 Javado magazine
space is again created for the patio plants just when we need it. “Our real distinguishing characteristic can be summed up as ‘surprisingly green’ “ What makes your products special? Quality is the basis, of course, but our real distinguishing characteristic can be summed up as ‘surprisingly green’. This refers to the sustainability of our company, and the innovative products that we introduce to the market. How sustainable is your company? Geothermal energy supplies all the heat we need, so we no longer burn any fossil fuels. [Read all about geothermal energy in our sustainability special on page 41.] We also have 1,050 solar panels, so we’re completely self-sufficient in terms of energy. Crop protection is 95% organic. Our closed water system means we don’t create any wastewater. We’ve achieved a lot, as you can see, and we’re trying to increase sustainability wherever possible. As an example, we’re currently trying out a new type of organic potting soil. So, what surprises have you got lined up for us? We regularly launch new, original products. In August, we’ll start marketing a really beautiful ficus: Ficus Mangrove Tree. Together with Javado, we won the New Product Award for ‘Best new houseplant’ at the National Plant Show 2018. The biggest surprise, however, is our new look.
Nursery Loek Jansen is now called Plantanious, and all our plants are now going to be marketed under the Plantanious brand. We want our plants’ honest origins to be visible to consumers.
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As a customer, what does Javado mean to you? Our set up is perfect for growing sustainably and supplying products for the day trade, which makes Javado an ideal partner considering their customers and working methods. Javado is a very important partner for us in terms of turnover and from a strategic perspective. We also like to test out new products with Javado. What are your plans for the future? We want to show the world how great it is to grow completely sustainably. In our opinion, consumers think this is very important, and this trend will only grow in the future. Of course, we’ll also continue to surprise the market with new products, such as a broad-leaved ficus we’re currently testing and which reflects current trends.
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Tips from the grower You can turn your garden into a sea of flowers in no time with patio plants. Most species originate from Africa, Central America and South America, so they adore sun, heat and water. Follow these basic tips for guaranteed exuberant flowers: - Place plants in a sunny place - Give plenty of water; up to twice a day on sunny summer days - Make sure water can drain away, and that no layer of water remains in the pot - Cut off wilting flowers - Protect the plants if there is a risk of frost
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Web shop tip: Filters
Filters OUR WEB SHOP HAS SOME USEFUL FILTERS TO HELP YOU FIND EXACTLY WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR. Product group: Our range is divided into groups, such as bromeliads, orchids, ferns, climbing plants, conifers, etc. If you’re, for instance, looking for carnivorous plants, you can easily filter them here. Product type: Use this filter to see all our range of a particular plant family. Variety: Use this filter if you’re looking for a specific variety. Special Offers: This functionality was extensively discussed in the previous magazine. Added Value: Are you looking for products with an ornamental pot, plant arrangements, or just plain items? Make your selection in this filter.
“Filters can be combined with each other” Themes: This shows our special trend themes and our holiday offers.
Grower groups: If you want to place an order within a growers concept, such as Air So Pure, Decorum, Kokodama, etc., use this filter. Despatch history: Here you can select the range based on your orders from the last 4 weeks or from the same period last year. Extra filters: Click ‘extra filters’ to view a whole row of very useful filters. You can search for plant shapes or the material used to give added value, for example.
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Web shop tip: Favourites
Favourites THERE ARE PROBABLY LOTS OF ITEMS THAT YOU ORDER REGULARLY. TO MAKE THINGS EASIER, YOU CAN PUT THEM IN A LIST OF FAVOURITES. THIS IS VERY SIMPLE, AS WE’LL SHOW IN THIS EXAMPLE: We’re going to make a list of favourites for the indoor plants department We’ll start with item 274794 (Alocasia Polly 17 cm) • Click the favourites symbol • Give the new favourites list a name • Click OK to create the list with Alocasia added
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The next time you order your regular range of indoor plants, choose your ‘indoor plants favourites’ list, and you will see them all immediately, if they’re available. You can create multiple favourites lists, such as a favourites list of garden plants, a favourites list of bedding plants, etc. You can also remove items from lists, rename lists, or delete entire lists.
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HTA show winner of Gold and Best in Category 2018 Very robust plant, suitable for both shaded and light places Decorative stem and aerial roots Glossy leaves with beautiful colour nuances Extremely strong, as pruned to create attractive, bushy shape!
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About Javado MEET THE STAFF AT JAVADO! WITH EACH ISSUE, WE’LL BE ASKING ONE OF OUR COLLEAGUES TO TELL US SOMETHING MORE ABOUT HIMSELF OR HERSELF. IN THIS ISSUE, WE GET TO KNOW STAN STODOLNIK. Although you speak Dutch well, I can hear from your accent that you weren’t born in the Netherlands. Where are you from? I’m originally from Poland, but I came to live in the Netherlands about 8 years ago. Now I’m living with my wife, who I met here in the Netherlands. I can cycle to work and I really like being here, in spite of all the wind and rain. Initially I worked at Javado via an employment agency, but I now have a permanent job here, which is fantastic. You’re a ‘section supervisor’ at Javado, what does that mean? It means I put the plants on the trolleys for the customers in my section of the hall. Every day, I face a new challenge. Like a puzzle I try to make sure everything fits well and can be safely transported. At the end of the day, I check if all the plants are present, and scan everything so the invoice can be made. My work only ends when the trolleys can be safely loaded into the truck. What do you like to do in your free time when you’re not at Javado? I’ve got lots of hobbies, so it’s a pity there aren’t twice as many hours in the day. When I moved to the Netherlands, I started cycle racing, and I also like building models, watching a good film or reading a good book... but my biggest hobby is music. I listen to a lot of music, and I play guitar. Heavy guitar music is one of my favourites, but Elvis is my biggest hero. Have you got any plants at home? I love plants. We have a flat without a garden, but there are at least 20 plants in our home. These are green plants, orchids and bonsai. I think it’s important to be surrounded by plenty of greenery.
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