" Hopefully , British Columbia will consider floriculture in the state as an " essential " business sector , then when the state decides for a lockdown , like Ontario lead into on Tuesday March 23 , we can still keep business " , says Canadian flower agriculturist Leo Quik of Quik ’s Farm , establish in Chilliwack ( BC ) . Like for many growers in the industry , the demand for blossom is low . " presently , for our company , our saving is that we are supplying the supermarket chains . "
" all-important " businessIn many land non - of the essence businesses are order to close . Then , for the floriculture , the chief question is - do we belong to the " essential " business ? It does not only differ per body politic , but in many countries , it also dissent per state or state . Also in Canada , it disagree per province . " When a state gets in lockdown , only the " crucial " occupation can continue " , explain Quik . " BC is not in lockdown yet , but if it will , we hope that floriculture will be turn over as essential , just like the state in Ontario did . This determination seem have a positive essence on the sphere . But you never know as all provinces make their own decisions . We are watch the development from provincial and federal government on an hourly foundation to remain as informed as possible "
picture show : Leo Quik
Open market - " Dramatic"So , so far , job is still continuing . accord to Quik , the situation on the open market is spectacular . " Small mom and dada workshop at the recession of the street are closed and increasingly more florists are closing their doors . The market for event is almost non - existent at the moment "
In the greenhouse . " Many color for Easter yield . "
Supermarkets - " our rescue"“Currently , our rescue is that we furnish the supermarket chains and while sales are slow we still see some requirement there " , says Quik . " The commencement of last week was challenging because all accounts decrease the numeral of orders . We ’ve had cancellations of 30 - 50 pct of the engaged product - peculiarly the prebooks for the upcoming Easter vacation . The everyday sales are still low , but fortunately , we are find out some good account that a sure percentage of consumer are still thinking of a flower when they are snitch . The volume are very gloomy at the moment , so nothing to celebrate , but if sales do n’t stop at all , we can still manage it .
Imported product - on holdUsually , Quik ’s Farm imports flush from other rural area to incorporate them in their fragrance , but all consignment have been cancel . There were some shipments in a theodolite out of South America and the USA , so they will apply them in the bouquets , but from next workweek forwards , they will have to rivet their " Easter " production on local flowers only . " In our nursery , we grow a lot of chrysanthemums ( nebuliser and disbud ) , but also lilies , alstroemeria and ranunculus . We cooperate closely with one of the expectant gerbera growers in the area and several other agriculturist of seasonal flowers like genus Viburnum , stocks , snapdragon , freesia and so on . "
" With this mix of flowers , we will do our furthest best to make beautiful bouquets the coming weeks . If we can turn on the local market to live in this way , we and all others are glad . "
await and seeThe situation changes always and therefore , it is expect - and - see what will happen next .
For more informationQuik ’s Farm LtdLeo QuikEmail:[email protected]www.quikfarm.ca
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