VWS - Quality control of our flowerbulbs

Right from the moment the flower bulbs are planted by the growers in Holland, we carefully monitor both the development and the quality of the bulbs. Upon arrival at our warehouse the bulbs are subjected to thorough testing. What’s more, in our greenhouses the development of the planted lots is registered in a professional way. After shipment of the bulbs, our responsibility does not end. In numerous visits to our B2B relations, we keep a sharp eye on quality.  

 Field Control

During cultivation the purchaser performs several inspections. He also checks the bulbs regularly during bloom and uprooting.

 Entry Control and Stage control

 All bulbs are checked at entry by our quality-control officer and purchaser. At entry and during preparation the stage of the bulb is monitored carefully.

 Greenhouse control

On our grounds, you can find our greenhouse, where samples of every batch are planted. Several plantings are done. The sales manager, purchaser and quality-control officer conscientiously check all batches for growth and possible defects or diseases. We also test all new types for summer or winter blossoming. Finally the number of buds and their lengths are recorded. Because we want the best results for everyone, our suppliers and customers are regularly invited to visit our greenhouse.

 Monitoring during storage and preparation

All storage rooms are connected to a computer system. In each storage room, we create a microclimate, and we personally and continually monitor such elements as temperature, humidity and carbon dioxide.

 Exit control

  
Before the bulbs are shipped, they are checked once again for all possible aspects of quality, size of the lilium, tulip, iris, gladiol and more bulbs and corms, and quantity.  

Control transport by container

 To lower the transport costs (F.O.B. costs) weekly we transport 3 x 20ft container or 1 x 40ft container with one 20 ft at the same time from Broek op Langedijk to Rotterdam or Antwerp (Belgium) for export. An additional benefit is that there is less pollution of the environment.

Before loading the container we check if the container is not older than 5 years, has been set at the right  temperature, if the drains are open, if the ventilation holes are set correctly and finally if the container is clean. All this is to be sure that the bulbs are being transported under the optimal circumstances.

After- sales service

We visit our customers regularly so that we can see for ourselves that the quality of the bulbs meets our standards. We also advise growers as much as possible about planting, assortment and marketing.

A satisfied customer is our highest aim!