Learn about the Netherlands' flower cross-breeding and cultivation program from the fields to auction
The importance of flower cultivation to the economy of The Netherlands
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NARRATOR: Every spring millions of tulips bloom in the fields of the Netherlands.
This country is famous for the cultivation and cross-breeding of tulips; new varieties are brought to market every year.
For the Netherlands, flower cultivation represents an important branch of the national economy. In many areas greenhouses stretch for hundreds of acres. This is perhaps the most intense agricultural land use exercised by man.
Every evening, 14 million flowers are brought to the Netherlands' biggest auction hall. The auction starts early in the morning. Before noon all the flowers have been sold and are on their way by road or air to clients throughout Europe and overseas.
This country is famous for the cultivation and cross-breeding of tulips; new varieties are brought to market every year.
For the Netherlands, flower cultivation represents an important branch of the national economy. In many areas greenhouses stretch for hundreds of acres. This is perhaps the most intense agricultural land use exercised by man.
Every evening, 14 million flowers are brought to the Netherlands' biggest auction hall. The auction starts early in the morning. Before noon all the flowers have been sold and are on their way by road or air to clients throughout Europe and overseas.