Author: FHS Marketing

Company information: VOF Jan van der Schrier is a well-established flower nursery based in Lisserbroek, operating in the market since 1976. The company specializes in growing and selling flower bulbs, flowers and various plants. The nursery offers a wide assortment of flower bulbs, as well as fresh flowers and plants, making it an attractive supplier for both retailers and individual customers.

About the Jobs:

1: From December to May (greenhouse/hall):
During the period from December to May, work at VOF Jan van der Schrier focuses on various tasks in the greenhouse and in the field related to the cultivation and processing of tulips.

Scope of duties:

Harvesting tulips in the greenhouse:

• Employees are responsible for harvesting mature tulips from the greenhouse plantations. This process requires care to avoid damaging the delicate flowers, which could affect their quality and market value.
• Harvesting technique: Tulips are often picked by hand, allowing for the selection of the best flowers.

Preparing bouquets:

• Creating arrangements: After harvesting, employees prepare bouquets. This task requires not only manual skills but also a sense of aesthetics to create attractive arrangements that meet customer requirements.
• Packing: After forming the bouquets, they are packed in appropriate packaging to maintain freshness and an appealing appearance.

Planting in the field:

• In spring, employees plant tulips and other plants in the field. This is a crucial stage in the cultivation cycle that requires proper soil preparation and skillful planting at correct intervals.
• After planting, employees are responsible for monitoring the condition of the plants, which includes checking soil moisture and identifying potential problems such as diseases or pests.

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2: From mid-June to mid-October (field):
During the period from mid-June to mid-October, work at VOF Jan van der Schrier focuses on various tasks in the field, mainly related to the cultivation and harvesting of plants.

Scope of duties:

Planting:

• Soil preparation: First, employees prepare the soil for planting. This includes plowing, loosening and fertilizing to ensure optimal conditions for the new plants.
• Planting: After soil preparation, employees proceed with planting. They must maintain proper spacing and planting depth, which are crucial for the plants’ later growth and health.
• Monitoring: Employees are also responsible for monitoring the condition of the new seedlings to detect any problems, such as diseases or water deficiencies, in time.

Cutting flowers (gypsophila):

• Harvesting gypsophila: During the flowering season, employees cut gypsophila, which is a popular bouquet filler. This work requires precision to minimize damage to the plants.
• Cutting technique: Employees must use the proper technique to cut the flowers in a way that helps maintain their freshness for as long as possible.

Making bouquets:

• Creating arrangements: From the harvested flowers, employees make bouquets, which requires not only manual skills but also an aesthetic sense.
• Packing: After the bouquets are made, they are carefully packed to ensure their freshness and attractive appearance during transport.

Arranging flowers on special metal carts (trolleys):

• Employees arrange the finished bouquets and harvests on special metal carts, which facilitate transport to the sales area or further processing. Proper arrangement of the flowers is essential to minimize damage during transport.
  

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3. From October to February/March (greenhouse/hall):
During the period from October to February or March, work at VOF Jan van der Schrier focuses mainly on tasks related to the cultivation of flower bulbs and the processing of plants in the greenhouse and hall.

Scope of duties:

Planting flower bulbs:

• Preparing the substrate: Before planting bulbs, employees prepare the appropriate substrate. This may include selecting the right type of soil as well as fertilizing to provide optimal conditions for bulb growth.
• Planting technique: Employees must follow a specific planting technique, taking into account the depth and spacing between bulbs, which is crucial for their proper growth and flowering.
• Monitoring and care: After planting, employees are responsible for monitoring the bulbs’ condition, which includes regularly checking soil moisture, fertilizing and watering as needed.

Preparing bouquets:

• Selecting plants: After harvesting the appropriate flowers from the crops, employees prepare bouquets. It is important to select only healthy and attractive flowers that will look their best.
• Creating arrangements: Employees combine various flower species into aesthetically pleasing bouquets. This requires not only manual skills but also an eye for design to create compositions that meet customer requirements.
• Packing: Once the bouquets are prepared, they are carefully packed to ensure freshness and an attractive appearance during transport.

Conditioning flowers:

• Conditioning is a key stage in preparing bouquets and arrangements, aimed at maintaining their freshness and attractive appearance. The process begins with careful selection and arrangement of flowers, which are prepared according to the type of composition and the number of flowers. Once the bouquet is assembled, the flowers are carefully placed in suitable containers filled with water, which helps maintain freshness for a longer period. This stage not only improves the aesthetic of the arrangement but also provides essential hydration, which is critical for the health and longevity of the plants.
• During conditioning, employees regularly check the condition of the flowers, removing those that start to wilt or decay to maintain high product quality.

Working conditions:

Hall work: Temperature ranges from 0–20°C.

Greenhouse work: Temperature is approximately 20–27°C (during spring and summer, temperatures may be higher).

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• No contraindications in working with flower bulbs or plants
• No contraindications in working outside or in greenhouses