"We've developed a basil variety that continues to grow after harvesting, something the plant normally doesn't do. To me, that's very typical of the Westland spirit—not taking the easiest route, but rolling up your sleeves and making it work," says Wim van Marrewijk of Biological Youngplants in an interview with AD (link in Dutch).
The company's assortment currently includes 57 varieties of vegetatively propagated herbs. "Everything is organic, and all our mother plants are still based here in the Netherlands. That way, we can guarantee that our starting material is free of residues."
Starting next year, Biological Youngplants will expand its herb assortment with seed-grown material. "Not to replace our young plants, but as an addition," Wim already explained earlier this year in Primeur and GroentenNieuws (link in Dutch).
In the same interview, Wim expressed concern about the misuse of the word "sustainability": "Unfortunately, sustainability is often still just a buzzword. When it comes down to it, many companies ultimately choose financial gain over real sustainable progress."
For more information:
Biological Youngplants
Tel: +31 (0)174 247626
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www.biologicalyoungplants.com
