Flower breeder - Jaap von Etten
(Netherlands)
“Nature is simply a miracle!”
Jaap von Etten and his brother have been enthusiastic gardeners since their childhood. Near Rotterdam they grow mainly marsh marigolds. Both the water in the rainwater reservoir and the supply into the greenhouse are revitalised. Japp von Etten describes his experiences: “First we noticed that weeds started to grow. That isn’t so good, but when it happens other plants grow faster as well. The water is incredibly soft. This makes it easier for the plants to absorb nutrients and they need less fertiliser. The leaves are more perfect, much livelier in shape and colour. They are also much more resistant. In the past I had to take steps to make sure the plants wouldn’t burn during the hot season, but that is no longer a problem.”
For the past seven years the von Etten brothers have cultivated marsh marigolds, and Jaap von Etten tries to understand how nature works: “I don’t know why Grander Technology works but I know for sure that it does work. How does a plant grow, how is a bud formed?” He has already worked out one thing though: “Roots grow faster in a waning moon, the plant in a waxing one. These are complicated processes. We should examine the processes more and not just be satisfied with the results; then we would move ahead further. Nature is one great miracle!”
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