In the mid-1950s, exports to America increased significantly.
This also applied to the field of plants and flower bulbs.
With this increase in exports, the requirements became stricter.
Especially in terms of phytosanitary measures, plant health.
Phytosanitary measures involve agricultural products exported to countries like America or China,
which need to meet certain requirements.
This is achieved by first subjecting the plants to a pre-soaking installation,
followed by passing them through a rinsing machine.
This way, almost all products can be made export-clean.
This ensures compliance with stringent phytosanitary requirements.
Additionally, the products can undergo a hot water treatment,
and be dried or disinfected.
Treating products can range from flower bulbs to perennials,
and from shrubs to bushes.
When exporting, storing, or cultivating flower bulbs,
rinsing and hot water treatment are essential.
But what exactly happens?
Well, the products arrive and are first pre-soaked,
then they pass through a rinsing machine with a lot of water,
getting sprayed from all sides.
Afterward, they can be disinfected, dried, or receive a hot water treatment if necessary.
A hot water treatment is a process that kills harmful organisms.
By immersing the product in a bath at various temperatures and durations,
the harmful organisms can be eliminated.
This treatment is crucial for exports to America and Japan.
Then they also receive a certification.
My tip for an entrepreneur is:
'Take good care of your product, cleanliness is better.'