Carlo van Schagen ( 50 ) is run a tulip bulb company in Egmond - Binnen , the Netherlands , with the poetical name of Garden of Egmond . He also export his electric-light bulb to a fellowship in Algarve , Portugal , where they flower just a little earlier than in the Netherlands . " What do I need for the derive fifteen years ? develop sustainably . "
Carlo come in from a family of flower raiser . With a all-inclusive grin , he is depict his company at the closing of November . It has last settled down after a period of running . He will presently room the plane to Portugal , together with his married woman , to the ship’s company in Algarve to see how the tulips are doing .
Reorganizing the companyCarlo has been a bulb grower for thirty years , which made him think about how he wanted to go his party in the add up year . Sustainable only became interesting because the demands from the marketplace became hard-and-fast . Carlo also think it ’s important to think how he can organize his company other than , yield the change need . " What do I want for the come fifteen eld ? Growing sustainably at least ! "
Keep each other sharpIn 2012 , Carlo found the study club ' Growing course ' , together with a number of other tulip growers , to jointly focus on sustainability . This was the basis for a cooperation of cultivator with the name NHG Holland . " We endeavor to keep each other sharp and informed about the change demand of sustainable cultivation . In the offset , some were a chip sceptical , but the awareness of something has to convert quickly cesspit in . And you have to begin on time , because you may not change your company overnight . It takes years . The market is want it . Our certificates have to show we can develop sustainable . That will only become more important , and the countries we export to need this of us . "
depend forward and keep being in charge"You have to be very well - rounded to keep up as a raiser today . Just grow is not sufficient , you have to follow all laws and regulations . I am also dabbling in nursing in the caller . Looking forward and keep being in boot is really crucial . And , discard undertaking you are not effective at . So , my wife keeps the books . " Carlo has three children , of which two sons . He does not know if they want to follow in his footstep , but feel they should make their own choice in this .
Large because ofversatilityWhat makes him lofty ? " That we are growing a Cartesian product that flush , and looks great . It is being used at various event , such as wedding , but which can also be admire on the Millionaire ’s Fair . They can also be find in the bouquets of Bloomon . Is n’t that nerveless ? We have become large through versatility . "
Source : Royal FloraHolland
