Back in 2018 , Selecta one created their Autumn Friends conception to support growers in finding the right combinations for their Autumn cultivations . Over the year , the concept has become very well - cognize in Germany , and they see an increasing demand in the residuum of Europe . " It is a construct with so many chance and benefits for producer as well as for retail and end consumer , " says Klaus Gaumann from Selecta one . And latterly , they bring new accession for next time of year , namely four ornamental aromatics , two Thymus ( Rose Beauty and Purple Beauty ) and two Origanum ( Deco Purple and Deco Pink ) . "
From requirement to conceptBut how did it all start ? " It started with talking to producers and observing the market . Selecta identify a not bad demand for motley stool with foliage flora and flowering plant , bringing color into the late summer and fall . As part of this , we were able to identify a vogue classification which included our perennial carnation Diantica , Carmen and Pillow , Heuchera , Echinacea , Gentiana Luis Easy Blue , Leontopodium Vroni , Grasses , Lysimachia , Ajuga , Calocephalus , Santolina , Rosemary , Thyme , Sage , and Sedum . We wanted a program that could be produced by most of our customers but also enlarge our set of possible producers and include Azerca product company . "
Endless possibilitiesAccording to Klaus , the opening for newfangled mixtures are endless . " Selecta test a lot of combinations so that they can give passport for plant combinations from perennials and pot carnations , Grass , herb , and lavender , and whether producing single mint for mixed trays or whole layers , Twinni ® or smaller trays and pot or mixed container . Everyone can make their own mixes as they imagine . So any originative mind can be actualise with Autumn Friends , " says Klaus .
For grower , retail , and remnant consumersAnd benefit are recognize throughout the string . " Whether undivided pots or mixed trays , both edition farm telling results and with vantage for all involved . Producers are convince by the short cultivation times and simple production condition , which require less to no PGRs , and trade is delighted with attractive , colorful , compact product with a long shelf life . Also , the concept meets the consumer trends and demands for dirt ball - friendly , drought - tolerant , easygoing to maintain , mix & match , hardy , and farsighted anthesis plants . And thanks to the great unevenness , the entire price spectrum from entry - level to exchange premium can be completely covered . Both the convenience - loving customer and the hobby gardener get their money ’s worth with Autumn Friends . "
There are also variants in the intersection types , which is a dandy welfare for agriculturist , he continues . " In summation to rooted slip , many constituent are also available as MiniRooter ® , which reload in their paper pot under optimal climatic conditions and continue to grow chop-chop after litigate in the pot . Before shipping , they are optimally hardened and perfectly condition . An air - permeable cartonful optimized for raptus stability provides skillful protection . Selecta customers get a unique Cartesian product for a quick beginning of growth after potting . The right choice of ware type importantly influences Labour Party and energy costs , cultivation time , and area productiveness . "
MiniRooter Leontopodium Vroni
" For retail , this means an extended sales period until late fall , convenience products with long shelf aliveness , and blank - economy but attractive and eye - catch intro on POS potential . " Selecta also supplies point - of - sales agreement materials ( POS fabric ) , such as hanging label and stick , and they can support the displays with banner and card in case-by-case sizes .
No limits to creativityWith the exception of single grass and some Twinni , there are no ready mixtures uncommitted for fiat because Selecta does n’t desire to limit the creativeness of their customers . " Every customer has different conditions . But we have a lot of experience with harvest and multifariousness that fit absolutely together . We keep on testing admixture under different weather to verify we can render quality and can always encounter demand with young innovational mixes like the new ornamental aromatics mixes . Because of this , we can advise our customers extensively and individually . Everything is possible - that ’s what Autumn Friends is all about , " Klaus concludes .
For more info : Klaus GaumannSelecta onehttps://selecta-one.com/
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