Inside the Dutch Flower Industry

The video explores the Dutch flower industry, which began with flowers from Persia introduced to Holland in the 17th century. The Netherlands dedicates over 26,000 hectares to bulb and flower cultivation, making it the third-largest agricultural exporter. The Alasmere flower market is the largest cut flower market globally, selling over 14 million flowers daily. The video also covers the mechanized processes in the industry, including RFID systems for flower trolleys. Additionally, it discusses lily breeding techniques aimed at creating the perfect petal, with the ultimate goal of developing a Black Lily.

Which country did the flower originally come from before being introduced to Holland?

• India

• Persia

• Egypt

• Turkey

What is the primary reason for removing flowers from the plants in the bulb fields?

• To make room for new flowers

• To increase the height of the plants

• To prevent seed production and improve bulb quality

• To enhance the color of the flowers

How many flowers are sold daily at the Alasmere flower market?

• Over 14,000,000

• Over 1,000,000

• Over 5,000,000

• Over 10,000,000

What technology is used to steer flower trolleys around the auction floor?

• Manual steering

• Barcode scanning

• RFID tagging system

• GPS

What is the ultimate goal of lily breeders in the Netherlands?

• To create a lily with the longest stem

• To develop a lily with the most petals

• To produce a lily that blooms year-round

• To achieve the perfect Black Lily