Flower grower (Bloementeler)

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A flower grower grows flowers in a flower nursery. Flowers are grown indoors in most cases in so-called greenhouses, because flowers grow better in the greenhouses. The main reason for this is that flowers in greenhouses are protected against the weather influences from outside. The fact that flowers grow better in greenhouses also has to do with the temperature in the greenhouses and with the fact that flower growers can decide for themselves how much water and light the flowers get. As a flower grower, you grow flowers in greenhouses or in the open air depending on the type of flower. For flower growers, other names can also be used such as the name grower or, for example, the name bouvardia grower. Floriculture itself relates to flower bulbs, cut flowers, potted plants, bedding plants and migratory shrubs. The main reason to grow flowers in greenhouses is that in the Netherlands it is usually too cold for flowers to grow properly. Flowers grown in greenhouses are mainly grown in pots. Growing flowers in greenhouses is sometimes called greenhouse horticulture. It is not the case that all flowers and plants are grown in special greenhouses, because tulips, for example, are usually grown outside on special tulip fields. Another name for floriculture can also be floriculture. As indicated earlier, it is not the case that all flowers are grown in greenhouses. When flowers are grown in open ground, one also speaks of open cultivation. A flower grower can also be regarded as an arable farmer, because horticulture also belongs to arable farming. It does not matter whether this relates to greenhouses or to open ground.

A flower grower therefore grows flowers that are sold to flower traders, such as florists. The term flower grower is not entirely correct, because a flower grower does not initially grow flowers but rather plants, which later give flowers. The actual flowers are therefore part of the plants that are grown. Flowers that are grown as cut flowers are called floriculture or cut flower cultivation. Cut flowers are flowers that are later incorporated into the well-known bouquets or flower arrangements. It is the flower grower who watches over the production process and the growing process and it is usually the flower grower who manages other employees, such as the plant growers or the seasonal workers. In addition, it is usually also the flower grower who sells the flowers to the auction. A flower grower is therefore not only a flower grower or flower grower, but also a kind of manager. Most flower growers are also active with regard to seed breeding.

SELLING FLOWERS

A flower grower can therefore also be seen as a trader, who also regularly has to deal with the auction. At the flower auction, most flowers are sold to wholesalers, exporters and market vendors, all of whom are active with flowers in different ways. In addition, flowers can be bought by small and medium-sized businesses for various shops, such as garden centres, supermarkets and petrol pumps. These are generally the larger companies, which buy a lot of flowers. The export of flowers is also common. Dutch flowers are often sold abroad. The Netherlands is a leader when it comes to exporting flowers. This mainly concerns cut flowers, which are sold all over the world. As a flower grower, in most cases you mainly have to deal with the flower auction and not directly with the various buyers.

WHAT DOES A FLOWER GROWER DO:

TRAINING TO BECOME A FLOWER GROWER

As a flower grower, there are several training opportunities. In general, a targeted MBO training will be sufficient, such as the MBO training professionally skilled employee cultivation. It is conceivable that a flower grower has also received a bachelor's degree, because most flower growers work as entrepreneurs. A targeted education at hbo level can be, for example, the hbo-education Horticulture and arable farming. Of course, this can also be another hbo programme that has common ground with business management, such as the Hbo programme Business Management. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.

COMPANIES WHERE A FLOWER GROWER CAN BE EMPLOYED

As a flower grower, you usually work as an entrepreneur within your own nursery. If a flower grower is employed, we are more likely to speak of a plant cultivation employee. As described earlier, a flower grower can also be regarded as an arable farmer, because horticulture belongs to arable farming. Tulips, for example, are often grown in open ground in the open air.

COMPETENCES FLOWER GROWER

The most important competence as a flower grower is your general knowledge of horticulture and flower nursery. Because a flower grower will usually work as an entrepreneur, it is also important that you have general entrepreneurial skills. Think of managing personnel, the financial aspects, conducting the personnel administration, networking and being able to negotiate. Generally important words are insight, perseverance, planning, organizing and communication. Finally, it is also important to mention innovation. A flower grower should usually also be able to be regarded as a kind of innovation manager, because innovation within the flower sector is important. For example, innovation can relate to sustainable energy, such as combined heat and power, wind energy or solar energy. The application of these kinds of innovative new systems is important to reduce energy costs. In addition, sustainable energy is good for the environment.

LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A FLOWER GROWER

The labour market perspective of a flower grower does not really apply, because a flower grower must be seen as an entrepreneur. In other words, a flower grower will have to determine his own labour market perspective by building a successful business. The growth opportunities of a flower grower must also be seen in the further expansion of the company. This is not very easy in most cases, because many flower growers have to deal with high costs. Nowadays, there is also more and more competition from other countries, which have to deal with fewer costs and regulations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY FLOWER GROWER

Terms of employment and salary do not apply to the profession of flower grower, because you usually work as an entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, you determine the terms of employment yourself. The salary is usually highly dependent on the purchase prices, sales prices and other operating costs such as personnel, market conditions and energy costs. For a salary indication, see the more specific professions.

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