The Baratta Family in Italy has become well - bonk for their carnations , which they have bred for over fifty years . But do you know that they cover genus Ranunculus , too ? They have been breed and crossing genus Ranunculus for 15 years , and the first fresh ranunculus varieties are entering the humanity now via Florente s.r.l . At Proflora , which took place last week , the first 6 commercial miscellany were presented for the first meter .
Mauricio Jimenez and Gianfranco Fenoglio atProflora2023 .
How it startedGianfranco Fenoglio , General Manager , Mauricio Jimenez , Sales Manager , and Massimo Baratta , Breeder , are go the troupe and were present at the fair in Colombia . They started breeding and crossing 15 yr ago alongside their clove pink breeding activities for La Villetta s.r.l . When Selecta one acquired La Villetta s.r.l . They get together with Selecta for carnation but also startle focus on their ranunculus breeding , and in July 2023 , Florente was bought . Along the way of life , they also started in - vitro and clone production , and now , they do everything from breeding to provide rootstalk to the raiser .
USPSo , what makes these ranunculus varieties so unique ? Fenoglio : " The varieties are complete for the South American market as they have long radical , high - quality big heads , have high production , and are fast growing . The Barrata family and company is known for their timber , and therefore , these varieties need to excel in quality too before we put them on the market . "
Commercial varietiesCurrently , they have 6 commercial-grade potpourri to offer . " Of course , the number will increase in the future as we have 50 - 80 code under rating each year . Our goal is also to be capable to offer fresh corm for all planting seasons of the year to take advantage of the light and temperature consideration that South America offers " , adds Jimenez .
skillful reactions in first trialsLike they did in La VilletTa , the first selection takes position in Italy . Then , when they are pleased with the salmagundi , they will try it in COLOMBIA , Ecuador , and the South . And regarding the tryout , the first reactions have been positive , says Fenoglio .
Increased popularityAnd the timing of the introduction seems to be a good one . " The ranunculus is still a recess mathematical product , but over the last year , we have fancy the demand for ranunculus increasing . And not only from the growers ' side in Colombia and Ecuador but also on the buyer ’s side in many country . "
For more information : Gianfranco FenoglioFlorenteEmail:[email protected]www.florente.co
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