BOSCH GROWERS

On 21 April 1854, Leonardus van den Bosch laid the foundation in Bleiswijk for what is now Bosch Growers. In the early years, we grew our produce in the open air. But tough times hit in 1930s, forcing many horticulturists - Van den Bosch included - to extend the season by growing in greenhouses. Stepping up cultivation in this way also provided a livelihood for his several sons. In the 1960s, Leonardus's great-grandson Wim erected the family's first Venlo greenhouse. Today, Wim's son Jaco and grandsons Wouter and Tijmen are at the helm. In 2002, Jaco switched from eggplant (aubergine) cultivation to green bell peppers. In 2017, the family also started growing blackberries... I was born with green fingers and became a grower because I love working with plants.

Primary location: Somerset United States