News Flash, February 2019

No. 39: Forgot

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Of course... we begrudge you those hours behind a good book or "couch potato-ing" in front of an exciting movie. I'm just giving you some ideas to keep your fingers green!

Mila van der Linden ❞

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The room as a breeding ground

More and more people are enjoying indoor cultivation. You can easily grow herbs and microgreens in a pot or on a mat in a bright spot. Harvest young and start again: wonderfully fresh and a beautiful and healthy addition to your dishes!

Growing sprouts (i.e. without soil or a mat) requires a bit more technique. We have a simple rinsing device, the Bioset, and it works fantastically, but success depends on the regularity with which you rinse the seeds. The fully automatic Vitaseed Germination Drum is ideal for this, a small version of professional germination drums, success guaranteed, just take a look.

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Helleborus planten

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Light enough

For indoor cultivation, light is needed, which I've discussed before. In winter, the days are short, and behind the window, you already lose 50% of the light on the other side of that window. Light ensures that your plants (for example, your newly germinating seeds) become compact and sturdy. That's why too little light makes your plants tall and thin. We have a wide range of very good and energy-efficient plant lighting, just take a look.

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See off!

In recent weeks, I've been busy preparing for the next bulb season. While I always love looking at all those beautiful tulips, daffodils, and other spring-flowering bulbs, it's always a lot of work! But it's done now, and I hope you can fully enjoy them starting in September.

Additionally, last week I harvested my onions and garlic, and I am truly proud of my red onions. Normally, we never have much luck with onions in the garden, but this time it actually worked out! Now I'm letting them dry, and soon I'll be enjoying them.

This weekend, I think I'll just relax with a fan and maybe go to a swimming pool with some friends. Although I have a feeling that all of Dordrecht will be there too… So, we'll see!

Mila van der Linden
June 19, 2025