Bulb growers clear fields to keep hikers away inland

“We are going to remove the green from certain types of flowers. As a result, the color tones in the bulb fields disappear, making them less attractive, “producer Simon Pennings of Noordwijkerhout tells Omroep West.

“It is a remedy for the horse, but the last thing you want is to have another mini coronavirus outbreak.” A spokesman for the Lisse and Hillegom Townships says many other producers are following Pennings’ lead. “They usually leave the bulbs as long as possible for everyone to enjoy, but growers now want to do something to combat the coronavirus and visitors to the area.”

Not all fields are cleared. Monday was much calmer than Saturday and Sunday in Bollenstreek, but still people came to the flowers to take photos.

The holder of the flowers has considerable financial consequences for the producers. “Normally we have to inspect the flowers before directing them. Because a certificate is required to export to certain countries, stating that the color is good and that the flowers are healthy. We had to skip that inspection directing the flowers earlier. As a result, we can export our flowers to far fewer countries. “

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