Driven by social responsibility
Inspired by curiosity

Driven by social responsibility
Inspired by curiosity

At Van Geel, innovation and responsibility come together. For more than 45 years, we have been growing with passion and respect for people and nature, always looking for new ways to make our plants stronger, more sustainable, and more beautiful.

A bold combination

A bold combination

More than 100 beautiful orchid varieties (Phalaenopsis), several powerful, exclusive bromeliad varieties (Achmea and Tillandsia), and high-quality, distinctive skimmias. A daring combination, you might think? That’s right. This actually shows exactly how we are wired.

  • Orchids

  • Bromeliads

  • Skimmia

  • Echiums

+45

years of experience

97.500

square meter greenhouse

100+

different breeds

1.600.000

Orchids per year

Courage and curiosity
as motivation

Courage and curiosity
as motivation

At Van Geel, we like to explore new, unknown paths. We like to lead the way and we have courage. We don’t choose the easiest products to grow. That’s what makes it interesting for us. We like to investigate, explore, innovate, and learn by doing. We create, discover, and are true optimists. We believe that if you can dream it, you can achieve it. Curiosity pays off. At the same time, we remain down-to-earth and realistic. After all, we are still from Drenthe.

Our modern nursery

Our modern nursery

In our modern nursery—a beautiful family business with the second generation at the helm—high-quality ornamental plants are grown in the most sustainable way possible. We handle all stages of cultivation ourselves, with a focus on and respect for both people and nature. From water to packaging, from energy to labor, doing good is a priority at Van Geel. Doing good for the planet, but also for our people. For us, these two things go hand in hand.

Unique
and authentic

Unique
and authentic

By investing in our people and in technological innovations, we create unique, customized products. Distinctive, innovative, visually appealing, and sustainably produced. Ready to use. For high-end retail and specialist stores. Worldwide and around the corner. That’s what makes us authentic. For over 45 years.

Meet Van Geel

A modern plant nursery
where high-quality products
are grown in a sustainable manner.
A modern plant nursery

Your contact person

Get in touch directly with the right people.

Martijn

Director

Judith

Operations Manager

Bram

Cultivation

1977

Origins and evolution of the company

Rien and Ada van Geel moved from the Noordoostpolder to Erica in Drenthe in 1977. Rien bought a 0.5-hectare nursery on the Beekweg: After just one year, the decision is made to specialize in chrysanthemums. which grew from one small greenhouse into a modern and sustainable business covering 10 hectares.

1977

Origins and evolution of the company

Rien and Ada van Geel moved from the Noordoostpolder to Erica in Drenthe in 1977. Rien bought a 0.5-hectare nursery on the Beekweg: the beginning of over 45 years of horticultural history, which grew from one small greenhouse into a modern and sustainable business covering 10 hectares.

1986

Other side of the street

In 1986, 10 hectares of land was purchased on the other side of the street and 1.5 hectares of new land was built here in 1987.

1986

Other side of the street

In 1986, 10 hectares of land was purchased on the other side of the street and 1.5 hectares of new land was built here in 1987.

1992

New development of 1.7 hectares

1997

New development of 1.5 hectares

2002

Demolition and new construction of 1.5 hectares and the 1 metre elevation of 1.5 hectares of existing greenhouse space

2002

Demolition and new construction of 1.5 hectares and the 1 metre elevation of 1.5 hectares of existing greenhouse space

2003

Son-in-law Johan Booster joins the company

2003

Son-in-law Johan Booster joins the company

2006/
2007

Acquisition and conversion of adjacent business, from a rose greenhouse to an orchid greenhouse

2006/2007

Acquisition and conversion of adjacent business, from a rose greenhouse to an orchid greenhouse

2008

Martijn van Geel joins the company in the sales department

2008

Martijn van Geel joins the company in the sales department

2012

Takeover by Martijn and Johan, Rien steps down

2012

Takeover by Martijn and Johan, Rien steps down

2016

New development orchid stage 1

2016

New development orchid stage 1

2018

New development orchid stage 2

2018

New development orchid stage 2

2023

Johan steps down, Jorrit van Geel – see picture – begins in the sales department

2023

Johan steps down, Jorrit van Geel – see picture – begins in the sales department

2024

Start of bromeliad cultivation and launch of test centre

2024

Start of bromeliad cultivation and launch of test centre

Contact
us

Would you like to know more about Van Geel?
Contact us today.

Mailing address
Beekweg 24
7887 TN Erica

Van geel orchideeen B.V.
KVK: 04079559 | BTW: 8153.64.295.B.01
Fact: administratie.orchidee@vangeel.nl

Contact
us

Would you like to know more about Van Geel?
Contact us today.

Mailing address
Beekweg 24
7887 TN Erica

Van geel orchideeen B.V.
KVK: 04079559 | BTW: 8153.64.295.B.01
Fact: administratie.orchidee@vangeel.nl

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