Kenya: Naivasha Flower Grower Uses Geothermal Heat to Win International Accolade

Oserian named world’s best grower of cut flowers (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Naivasha based Oserian Development Company Limited, has won the top prize in the cut flower & bulbs category  at this year’s International Grower of the Year awards held in Germany.

The company utilizes the integrated pest management (IPM) system, hydroponics to reduce water and fertilizer consumption and has the world’s largest geothermal heating project for maintaining temperature in its greenhouses and for injecting vast amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) needed to stimulate healthy, strong plant growth.

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From the Global Geothermal News archives:

• Monday, January 9, 2017 - Kenya: Pioneer of Using Direct Use Geothermal for Horticulture Passes
• Friday, December 7, 2012 - Kenya: Kenyan Flower Company Blooms on Geothermal Energy