Herbs

A long-standing, family-owned business that provided a variety of annual and perennial flowers, vegetables, herbs, and more has closed down in Lehigh County. Segan's Bloomin' Haus, known for its high-quality plants and garden supplies, wrapped up its operations on October 31 at 339 Grange Road. read more

Fratelli Cafaro 1989 builds its range of aromatic herbs and baby leaf products by focusing on product consistency, market needs, and the ability to adjust to distribution requirements. The Aromamí line, which emphasizes practicality, sustainability, and customization, is a key part of their offerings, as is their growing focus on baby leaf production. read more

Bord Bia has confirmed that it is investigating the incorrect use of its quality assurance logo on fresh herb products sold in Ireland, after herbs grown in Africa and Spain were falsely labeled as Irish-origin produce. The products have been removed from SuperValu shelves, as confirmed by the retailer. read more

Following analyses conducted by the Organic Farmers' Organization of the Loir-et-Cher department, revealing contamination of private vegetable gardens by prosulfocarb, the French Federation of Organic Agriculture (FNAB) and Générations Futures are calling for the herbicide to be banned. read more

The new private labels from Mediflora provide trade opportunities that are customized for various market segments. These include the SunnyHerbs brand for herbs, as well as citrus private labels such as "Lime Time," "Lemon Time," and "Orange Time." Additionally, there are special new products available. read more

For the winter of 2026, F.lli Orsero launches the "Duetti": three exclusive kits to create something unique. A natural decoration, a fragrant herbal tea, or a spiced golden milk, each kit contains 2 exotic fruits, combining taste, creativity, and wellness. read more

According to Agri.bg, a pilot project is currently being conducted on the farm of rose producer Dancho Petkov in Panicherevo. The project aims to test new ecological methods for weed control in organic rose cultivation. The goal is to develop a practical approach to managing weeds without the use of herbicides, which are prohibited in organic farming. read more

Garry Grueber's name will forever be linked to groundbreaking product innovations such as Petunia Surfinia, Euphorbia 'Diamond Frost', Cleome 'Senorita Rosalita', Erysimum, Bacopa, and Scaevola, as well as brand concepts like Herbstzauber and Frühlingsflirt. He is also a co-founder of the. read more

Willem Dijk AGF in the Netherlands offers a diverse selection of Spanish produce during the winter season, ranging from juicy oranges to fragrant herbs and colorful bell peppers. The company has been providing customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany with high-quality products under well-known brands like Filosofo for many years. read more

With 42,500 hectares allocated in 2024 for the multiplication of vegetable and herb seeds, Italy confirms its European leadership in the sector. This emerges from the survey conducted by Assosementi, the association representing Italian seed companies and horticultural nurseries. read more

W zeszłym roku Australia importowała kwiaty cięte o wartości 76 milionów dolarów, co stanowi połowę sprzedanych w całym kraju. Zanim są one przewożone z krajów takich jak Kenia, Ekwador i Kolumbia, łodygi są moczone w herbicydzie glifosat. Proces ten, zwany dewitalizacją, zapobiega read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has revealed its plant list for the Pantone Color of the Year 2026, inspired by Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer. The 2026 selection features 20 top breeding varieties from Terra Nova that capture the light and airy white shade of Cloud Dancer through delicate foliage textures. read more

Nearly 50 hectares of a new cherry orchard have been planted in Volyn, Ukraine, on the farm "Hayenka," which previously focused on grain and oilseed crops. Co-founder Taras Shcherbliuk noted that despite challenges caused by the war, higher fuel and fertilizer costs, disrupted supply chains, and... read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and Zest Sustainable ICM have obtained a £50,000 grant from Horticulture Crop Protection UK Ltd (HCP) to conduct testing and assessment of new herbicides for application on container-grown hardy nursery stock. The trial, titled "Herbicide phytotoxicity testing on a range of...", aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these herbicides. read more

From the misty mountains of Yunyang County, a truck loaded with freshly processed chrysanthemums set off along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. The cargo was bound for Southeast Asian countries, where the blooms would soon be turned into fragrant herbal teas. Once relatively read more

An "exciting accident" led the new head gardener, Lewis Barrett, to Cruden Farm in Langwarrin, Australia, where he quickly fell in love with the garden as he prepares for a busy summer. Previously, Barrett honed his skills working with herbaceous perennials at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London. read more

In recent years, there has been a growing demand to reduce the use of chemicals for weeding orchards. This shift is a result of EU guidelines moving towards more sustainable practices, as well as major retail chains imposing strict limitations on herbicide usage. While it is feasible to successfully eliminate weeds through mechanical means, the appropriate... read more

Van Vugt Kruiden is introducing a completely revamped packaging for its edible flowers. "We introduced edible flowers to our herb range twenty years ago, in 2005, and have been using the familiar round trays ever since. After all these years, we felt it was time for an update," says Piet van read more

The domestic herb harvest is now well into its second half. "We still have parsley, thyme, and mint, and we expect to be able to offer these crops from our own outdoor cultivation until Christmas. Regional food retail markets, in particular, are seeing increased demand for regional bunched herbs." read more

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), also known as "red gold", is a highly prized medicinal herb with significant economic advantages. Its medicinal properties are derived from its stigma, and increasing the weight of the stigma can improve its yield. SEPALLATA3 (SEP3), a critical MADS-box transcription factor, plays a crucial role. read more