5 Questions
Why do Kenyan flowers have a smaller carbon footprint compared to Dutch flowers?
Kenya has optimal growing conditions with abundant sunlight and water, requiring less energy for climate control.
What environmental damage has resulted from floriculture around Lake Naivasha in Kenya?
Shrinking of Lake Naivasha and a decrease in fish catches due to water pollution.
Why are roses transported by air rather than sea?
Roses require constant refrigeration and wilt quickly, making air transport necessary.
Why is it inadvisable to mix different flower varieties in the same shipping container?
Some flower varieties emit gases that can spoil others during transportation.
Which factor makes Lake Naivasha an ideal place to grow roses?
High altitude and abundant sunlight.
Explore the big business of floriculture and the import of cut-flowers from countries like Colombia, Kenya, and the Netherlands. Learn about the significance of flowers as symbols of love and caring, and their use for expressing sympathy and good wishes.
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