" To our knowledge , we are ( among ) the first in the world who grow bog Myrtle in finish , and more interesting , most in all probability the very first to bring cloned peat bog Myrtle to the mart " , says Jens Søe , Sia Talcis , on producing straight - halt peat bog Myrtle for next year ’s saltation / Easter season .
Although summertime may feel like it just end , winter is approaching , and we are heading towards Christmas . At Sia Talcis , a bog Myrtle manufacturer in Latvia , the preparations for the vacation season are already in full swing ; the branches of the bog Myrtle are on a regular basis used in flowered agreement and are particularly popular during Easter and indeed Christmas , tell Søe , who is music director at Sia Talcis . In 2004 , Jens Søe and his business mate Kristian Skannerup purchased the previous older collective farm , Sia Talcis , in the northward of Latvia only 2 km from the Estonian edge . It ’s in those surroundings with rafts of nature and wildlife where they get down their bog Myrtle projection . " To our knowledge , we are ( among ) the first in the world who grow clone bog Vinca minor in polish , " states Søe . Recently , they planted 5 hectare of their dry land with this deciduous shrub , aiming to introduce straight - staunch , pesticide - destitute bog Myrtle to the market .
Producing true stemsThey started to cultivate bog Myrtle after they learned that Poul Kristensens , a put out tissue refinement medical specialist , manage to develop a straight bog Myrtle stems . " The straight stems are more suitable for the florist market , and can be grown and glean more efficiently with less waste matter product . " In the state of nature , bog Myrtle grows on ling and in bogs . People who glean them have to brood long length to hack the stem . Moreover , these bow are often crooked , and only about 30 % can finally be used in the floral manufacture . By comparison , from the straight - stemmed bog Myrtle that is bring out on our fields , about 90 % can be used in flower arrangements . At our farm , we seek to exactly give up the product that the market ask , both in terms of amount and character .
Myrica Gale being develop at Sia Talcis
jump up production has not been without challenges , postponing the introduction of Sia Talcis ' product on the market . Søe : " We first planted in Autum 2016 , in Spring 2017 almost all plants were pushed up by plant holes during the spring melting of the frozen Baltic grease . Luckily , we discovered this too soon enough to get them stuffed back down , but we had to replant about 30 % the following class . Moreover , the entrepreneurs found that the Myrtle had to be cut a few meter before it bushed appropriately and with the desire consecutive stems . " He also highlights that his year was a good one thanks to large amounts of rain which make the peat bog Myrtle shrub flourish .
Myrica Gale used for decorative purposes
machinate for salesNow , they prepare to sell the stems to wholesalers and florists in Europe , anticipate to wreak the first 300,000 – 400 , 000 pieces to the grocery this season . " We are ready to deliver the first batches and we receive serious contacts from wholesalers who are interested in creating long - condition cooperation and meeting the requirements in the marketplace . " presently the market demand stem with a length of 45 curium , 55 centimetre , 65 centimeter . " With the optimum civilisation we might even be able-bodied to issue with an additional length of 75 cm , if there is a demand in the market " , Jens Søe states . plan to increase production are already under manner . " Within the next 2 years , we will be able to produce approximately 1 million stems p.a. . In addition to the 5 ha that we currently use , an additional 7 hour angle has been fenced off and set away for possible expansion , as we need to be sure that we can meet demand . "
But for now , they will first focus on the upcoming Easter time of year . rumour say that the grocery store also demand Myrtle for Christmas … This could also be interesting , but the challenge here is that the Myrtle might still not have lose its summer leaves in due metre to comply . But with the cold eastern mood , this might very well be possible .
For more entropy : Sia TalcisJens SøeMail:[email protect ]
Kristian SkannerupMail:[email protected]LinkedIn : Bog Myrtle Sia Talcis Latvia
