" We are very pleased with the feedback on our Bromeliad varieties " , aver CEO Toine Overgaag of Westerlay Orchids . This Californian orchid grower , locate in Carpinteria , set about growing bromeliads at the kickoff of 2021 , by allocating 1 Accho of greenhouse space for the polish of this crop and by grow varieties that are not yet widely available in the North American market , in a slenderly larger heap sizing ( 5 " ) .
Toine Overgaag
“ It feels like the market want something new and fresh and we are able to provide that , ” keep CEO Toine Overgaag , thus confirming how bromeliads have ensue to be an ideal investment for Westerlay . These tropic plant , both flowering and non - flowering mixed bag , grow and are shipped within the same weather of genus Phalaenopsis .
“ We feel that the market can absolutely take more of our bromeliads and we are actively looking for additional distance , ” go on Toine Overgaag , at the chief of the company since 2009 . “ While 1 Accho seems to be a good exfoliation to refine our acquire process , we would still like to increase the production , but first we involve to find more space , as we do n’t require to decrease orchid yield either . ”
The companionship has maintainedits goal to triple growthin crop size and has been monitoring the cultivation trend of the crop . “ Our biggest challenge has been sourcing young plants . The product of starter bromeliads and the ramp up output , peculiarly for our fresh varieties , has been slower than we forebode . ”
Westerlay produces over 4 million orchids a yr over 18 Akko and is dedicated to refining sustainable growing exercise by recapturing and reuse irrigation water , expectant scale solar power , and C offsetting . It reaches market place located in the West US .
For more information : Westerlay Orchids3504 Via Real , Carpinteria , CaliforniaT : 805.684.5411F : 805.684.5414www.westerlayorchids.com
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