In 2017 Ans van der Velde started at Beekenkamp Plants as Manager Breeding, a new position with the freedom to develop a team with the goal of expanding Beekenkamp’s genetics. Quite a lot has changed in four short years! Under Ans the breeding team has grown to 14 colleagues, the…
Schoneveld Breeding and Beekenkamp Plants follow the trend of upscaling and chain shortening. Beekenkamp Plants has taken a minority share in Schoneveld Breeding. Both companies continue to operate independently in the field of breeding, production and sales. They see joint opportunities in exchanging knowledge of innovative breeding techniques and research.…
Patrick has been working as a cultivation specialist at Beekenkamp Plants ‘s Gravenzande location for 3 years now. Built in 2017 the site specializes in fruit vegetable production. “Getting to work at this location was a great challenge for me; a new greenhouse with modern facilities, a very high hygiene…
“Monitoring the quality that is so important to our lettuce growers. The reason why I enjoy getting up every morning is so I can ensure we get the best results.”
“Grafted or non-grafted plants; pinched at cotyledon level, second or third leaf; several plants per pot; which type of pot; delivery on pallets or trolleys. We agree every detail with the customer in order to obtain the best possible results”
“Within our breeding programme we focus on unique external characteristics for Dahlia and Celosia, among others. You can expect some attractive new introductions next year.”
