History van Haaster Vijfhuizen
Van Haaster is in the bulb industry area, especially in the neighborhood of de Zilk, a very familiar name.The founder of the company, J.P.A. van Haaster, started the business in the early fourties with mainly dairy, bulbs and a few horses. Years later, the company was now led by two of his sons, they decided to split up. Both sons had children who were interested in leading the companies so the split up was a great decision.
One of the sons, also called J.P.A. van Haaster, founded his new business in the Haarlemmermeerpolder.
He made the decision to give all attention to the flower bulb cultivation. The third generation Van Haaster sons took over the company some years ago.
Current situation
Van Haaster Vijfhuizen is now owned by Rob en Jacques van Haaster. They expanded the business since the relocation to the Haarlemmermeer to a flower bulb company of approximately 30 acres.During the winter approximately 1 million cut flowers (hyacinths) are scalded. About the method we would like to refer to this page. The cut flowers (hyacinths) are sold at Flora Holland at Aalsmeer.
At the company there is one permanent employee present. Besides that there’s a group of students who work during the holidays and Saturdays.
During the seasonal busy periods some additional workforce often come in through specialized agencies.
Location
Van Haaster Vijfhuizen is located at the Spieringweg in Vijfhuizen. The company is located somewhere between the two largest markets: the flower auction at Aalsmeer (for the cut flower industry) and the bulb area (Bollenstreek) for the flowerbulbs.Crops
The company only grows flower bulbs. This concerns the following crops:- Hyacinths
- Tulips
- Daffodils
- Crocuses
We offer a wide range of cultivars. We choose for these crops to keep a healthy product, what is important for the soil and keeps the bulbs healthy.
Clkik here for Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils and Crocuses. Furthermore we refer you to our photopresentation.
