Rift Valley Roses is a family occupation plant by the two brothers Gordon and Stuart Millar in 2011 . The farm is situate on the slope of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya at an elevation of 2,250 meters , overlook the shore of Lake Naivasha . The farm has develop in four phases , expand the initial 10 hectares to 16 , then to 24 , and now , start from this calendar year , product acreage reach 30 hectares .
Gordon Millar ( possessor ) , Peterson Muchiri ( company manager ) and Stuart Millar ( possessor )
‘ ’ Our major challenge has been that of H2O preservation . Much of our resources have been spent developing a water storage net to continually capture and computer memory rain so that we are self - sufficient and responsible in our water employment throughout the year ’’ , Gordon Millar tells .
“ The farm is committed to theKaizan principalof ‘ constant appraisal ’ and allows employees to share in the company ’s issues , knowing that their opinion and thought matter and are take within the mission and sight of the farm . Our core incarnate values are dedication , commitment , teamwork , human development , and Environmental sustainability ” , add Stuart Millar . The farm is one of the biggest growers of Ever Red rose in Kenya .
What factors make Ever Red a success in the market?Stuart Millar : Ever Red is indeed a very special bloom . Its duration , its capitulum size and most importantly its coloring material and shape are unequalled . With its mysterious red velvet interior it open graciously , with a good shelf living , and is the most beautiful rose which conveys a variety of unspoken messages from the conferrer to the recipient .
What ’s gravitate you to establish Ever Red ? Have you expected the winner it got?Gordon Millar : We were looking for a red rise with a prominent head sizing and long vase lifetime that is suitable to grow at our farm . We are lucky that this flower excels under our specific growing condition . From this , we ascertained that we can get the ideal head size mate with good distance .
How old is your coaction with the stock breeder of this variety , De Ruiter ? What kind of help and backup did De Ruiter put up to growers?Gordon Millar : I have known De Ruiter for the past 15 year . It ’s a very important rose stock breeder , which protects its motley , since over subscription only serve to degrade novelty product . De Ruiter has incessantly issue forth up with unexampled varieties and proved to have some excellent Red Varieties in particular . Their rosaceous genetics are first-class .
What are your companionship ’s imagination and plans?Stuart Millar : Our vision is to be a reliable , innovative grower of quality rose drive by a extremely motivated and environmentally witting team .
Gordon Millar : We always bet out for new and interesting mixture which can absolutely be spring up under our climatic term and accommodate in the market trends . Our partner Fresco Flowers in Holland check our trial varieties on various parameters such as vase sprightliness , the optimum cut point and to what extent they fit market drift . We plan to add some Modern variety show from our trial to our portfolio in the approximate time to come . Also , this year we have a design to consolidate our farm to improve our efficiency .
Whom would you like to give a bunch of Ever Red on Valentines?Stuart Millar : Her Majesty the Queen , environmental activist Greta Thunberg and also Tina Turner , because she is Simply the Best .
Gordon Millar : I think every lady merit Ever Red on Valentine ’s Day .
Text by Shabistan Khan
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