When you buy or receive a plant from Van Schie, you can be assured that it has been grown responsibly, with respect for people and the environment.

We hold the following certifications: MPS A+, MPS SQ, MPS GAP, MPS ProductProof, GRASP, OHSAS and SMETA. These certifications demonstrate that our operations meet international standards for sustainable greenhouse horticulture, working conditions and product quality.

Our plants are grown across a total area of 5 hectares, using advanced technology throughout the cultivation process. For example, we use an automated potting and transport system to plant our lily bulbs. The planted bulbs are then cooled for several days in a multi-level climate-controlled chamber. This allows us to carefully manage the growth of our potted lilies during the crucial first stage of cultivation. After all, the right climatic conditions are essential for determining the plant's height, strength and number of flower buds.

Sustainable energy sources
The use of sustainable energy sources is essential for the future. We are now able to meet our entire energy needs without fossil fuels for eight months of the year.

We achieve this through a combination of geothermal energy, solar panels, multi-channel LED lighting, efficient use of waste heat from cooling systems and an energy-efficient greenhouse roof. We also have a 2 MW battery system that allows us to store surplus energy for later use.

We are also taking steps towards more sustainable transport: our plants are now delivered using an electric truck. In this way, we continue to invest in reducing the environmental impact of our cultivation activities.

The talking plant
Our greenhouses are fully equipped with energy-efficient, dimmable LED lighting. This ensures that each plant receives exactly the amount of light it needs to grow strong and healthy.

Together with LED specialist Ledgnd and technology company Vivent, we are researching innovative cultivation technologies. Using sensors, plants can effectively "tell" us how they respond to certain actions and growing conditions. This technology provides valuable data that helps us optimise cultivation, improve plant quality and reduce energy consumption.

Biological control
We use natural enemies like gall midges, parasitic wasps, predatory mites, and spiders to grow our plants free from thrips, aphids, and fruit flies, minimizing the use of chemicals. Our products are MPS-ProductProof certified, which proves we only use legally approved crop protection products.