The potential of floriculture in Rwanda is proven now. However , not that much has been done so far to develop local , regional , and international demand for flowers grow in this state . harmonise to François Nsenga of NINAF Ltd. , Rwanda should perhaps search the floriculture sector more and look beyond offering unused flowers only . " We see that keep heyday are quick gaining in popularity . So what about dried flowers ? "
Over the last 3 - 4 age , this Cartesian product developer has been experimenting drying , dyeing , and odorize flowers he grows and harvests from the wilderness in Rwanda ; and thus far he is proud of with the results and with local and international consumer ' reactions to his samples .
Lily of the Nile , African Lily .
Two of the varieties of which the experiments were successful : Ornithogalum umbellatum ( Star - of - Bethlehem ) and Agapanthus africanus ( Lily of the Nile , African Lily ) .
Star - of - Bethlehem
These flowers are grown by NINAF Ltd. , in Rwanda and have been dry out , cured , and nose with essential oil color distilled from Tagetes minuta ( fungicide , insecticide ) , also grown by NINAF Ltd.
Tagetes minuta
Together with APROHADE ( a cooperative of handicapped and marginalized Rwandan madam ) , NINAF Ltd. brings these flowers on the market , for the first time , during this coming festive season . The Ladies , members in APROHADE , sew the sachet and do the hand embellishment .
Agapanthus and Ornithogalum in Pot - pourris , with Christmas tree and the " Star of Bethlehem " lard .
Ornithogalum embroidered by APROHADE on unlike souvenir particular
" With sustainable floriculture in mind , would n’t this be a start for an organized world mart for ornamental exsiccate flowers , along the existing market of fresh cuts ? "
For more informationNINAF LTD.François NSENGAEmail : [ e-mail protected]Tel : +250 789 222 871Skype : fnsengawww.ninafconsult.co.rw
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