44 million stems are processed every yr at the post - harvest area of Don Eusebio . This Colombian farm has been growing carnations for 30 years and three years ago , they start up supplying tinted carnation . Since then , the need is maturate . “ The competitor is hard , but I call back the market is ready for something else . ”
Andres Olier and Carolina Merchan presenting their collection of tinted Dianthus caryophyllus at Proflora 2019 .
ProcessThe process starts with picking out the carnations that are suitable for tinting . “ We do not use only White , we utilize unlike colors ” , Andres Olier , sale and marketing manager at the farm explains . “ After selecting the best stems , they go for 48 hours of desiccation . Then , we make one or two incisions in the bottom of the stems , so that we get two or four parts . The flush then engulf the liquid with special combination and disk operating system and will hydrate again for 8 hours . ” It is a unique process compare to how others do it , says Olier . “ This way of tinting will leave in more vase animation , up to 20 Clarence Day . ” harmonize to Andres Olier , the cognitive process of tinting carnation has been a good ontogeny for the farm . “ It not only makes more jobs , it also enable workers to earn more money as they involve to determine how to tint – it is something unlike than they used to do . ”
Growing demand"After check the needs of the market and finding a particular niche that appreciates the quality for the tinted carnations , we started expect for how can we make a difference , using the innovation and offering the best and unvarying timbre for our customers . " From 2016 , Don Eusebio is selling the tinted carnation and the reactions so far are very positive . In two year , the range of tinted gillyflower has grown quite a bit . Now , Don Eusebio has 25 different colors , which mainly go to Europe and Japan . “ We resolve to show our client that fresh flowers can be nice in tinted colour as well . The securities industry is asking for more and now , almost 15 % of our product are being tint . The competition for tinge carnations is strong , but I think the market is ready for something else . So besides the swelled ambit in people of color , we now also have a young smell projection that we are developing . We attempt to give a aroma to the flower , to make it even more especial . ”
For more info : Agroindustrial Don Eusebio S.A.S.Phone : +57 310 223 6019Email:[email protected]www.doneusebio.com
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