Low-Impact Orchid Growing Methods

Westerlay Orchids, based in Carpinteria, California, prioritizes eco-friendly cultivation while producing high-quality Phalaenopsis orchids. For over two decades, the company has grown and distributed more than four million orchids annually to retailers across the western United States and Canada. Committed to sustainability, Westerlay continuously enhances its operations to minimize environmental impact while maintaining exceptional cultivation standards.

The company has implemented 16 dehumidifier units across seven acres, significantly improving energy efficiency. Future sustainability initiatives include "the integration of battery storage systems to optimize solar power usage and the installation of heat pumps to regulate greenhouse temperatures more effectively."

Through advanced energy-efficient practices and water conservation techniques, Westerlay remains at the forefront of sustainable orchid cultivation. President Toine Overgaag recently announced "the installation of specialized dehumidifiers, which are expected to reduce natural gas consumption by 20% to 30%, further strengthening the company’s environmental commitment."

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