Ep. 85 - "Roses Don't Lie" with Avi Krell, Public Relations Manager at Plantec Breeding

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of #2FatGuysTalkingFlowers we were lucky to have Avi Krell from Plantec Breeding on the pod.  You may have met Avi at one of the many industry trade shows, as he wears many hats, but his official title is Public Relations Manager at Plantec Breeding.  Krell is a 2nd generation rose breeder, a UF Grad, who splits time between Miami and Ecuador.  Listen in as Krell takes us through the tedious breeding process, how they go from 6,000 codes to maybe just 1 worthy variety, how they bred famous roses such as Mondial, Phoenix, Red Panther, Symbol, as well as past varieties like Caramel Antike, Circus, Explorer and so many more.  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.Plantec was born as a pioneer in 1990.  Who were the first to select rose varieties in Latin America for crops in their region and represent 5 rose breeders.   Their work offers a wide collection of varieties entering the market with new shapes and colors every year. Their Representatives send us approximately 6,000 codes per year, of which after a detailed evaluation and selection procedure, we choose the best. This implies that the varieties we select have passed trials and tests in our new vase life laboratory, in soil and hydroponic cultivation, under different geographical conditions and heights and even in sowing in different countries.  Learn more about Plantec and their breeding processes here: https://plantecuador.com/obtentores/?lang=enSubmit your questions, comments, and guest requests to [email protected]