We interviewed Gareth Evans, a gerbera breeder at Dümmen Orange. Dümmen Orange is a breeder affiliated with Coloured by Gerbera. Their headquarters are located in the Netherlands, and they employ no fewer than 6,600 people worldwide. The company is a leader in the breeding and propagation of ornamental plants, with a portfolio that includes cut flowers, potted plants, bedding plants, and perennials.
"Resistance breeding offers great potential within the current crop protection policy in the Netherlands."
For those who don’t know you, who are you and what do you do?
My name is Gareth Evans, and I am a Gerbera breeder at Dümmen Orange.
What makes your job so special?
It is a privilege to be able to turn my passion into my work. As a boy, I loved helping my father in his hobby greenhouse, and that love for the craft and greenhouses has only grown since then.
What are the latest developments in the breeding process?
What role do the grower and florist play in the breeding process?
What are the biggest challenges in he field of breeding?
Which new gerbera variety are you most proud of?
Megara+ is stunning, with an intense purple color and a contrasting green center.
Thanks for the interview Gareth! You can find more information about Dümmen Orange.on their website.