After Mother Nature made 2018 a ambitious class for many South African raiser , Afrex Trading - one of the lead exporters of Cape Flora and other South African flowers – are very pleased with the supplying , demand and sale of this year so far . " It outgo our expectation " , harmonize to Lee Sarah Julius and Jill Swart .
In 2018 , there was a severe drouth in the Cape Region , explains Lee Sarah . This , coupled with many fires , destroyed large region of natural and cultivated flowers . The water deficit not only had an impact on the availability of some ware , but also the stem lengths of the products , which divert from the norm .
as luck would have it , this class there has been no drouth , and Afrex are really pleased with the early supply of a act of intersection . " For the Wax Flowers and Leucospermum , for example , the season started in the first place . " Another product that stood out so far this year is the increased demand for Eucalyptus .
From depart to right : Jill Swart , Denver Maloka , and Lee Sarah Julius
Wax bloom - other season and high demandBesides the earlier starting signal of the season , the demand for Wax Flowers is also higher than in previous years . " We have seen a stiff supply of good quality Wax Flowers of many varieties , and the supply will continue until the end of October , which growers predict to persist firm . “Leucospermum - Early season and better sizesAlso for Leucospermum ( Pin Cushion ) , the season started earlier this year , foremost from the north of South Africa and recently the season started in the Western Cape . " Product availability is picking up fast , commencing with the red Pin Cushion ( Tango and Rigoletto ) . " And stem turn lengths have improved compare to last year as well . " Last yr due to the severe water shortages , the length of the Pin Cushion was short and product was special . This year we are pleased that we can provide longer lengths and more product . Also for this production , growers are forecasting a good season with respectable quality products . "
Eucalyptus - High demandThis year they have also seen an increase in need for Eucalyptus . " We had to schedule weekly planning meeting with grower to suffer the demands from our different customers . Fortunately , our client base in Europe , USA , the Middle East and Far East demand different form Eucalyptus , which enables us to keep everyone felicitous . "
For more information : Afrex - South AfricaJill SwartTel : +27 63 6885135Email:[email protected]afrextrading.com
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