Participate
Why you absolutely must have participation in PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt in your calendar.
At PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt you will meet:
- Buyers of garden plants
- Garden centers, retail and wholesale from across Europe
- Growers also visit this important networking and trade venue
Visitors (Exporesult 2024)
At PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt features:
- A wide range of growers from all over Europe
- A complete assortment for garden centers and wholesalers
- Small, specialized niche growers with unique products
- All known concept growers
- Suppliers for large-scale retail
Exhibitors
TOGETHER WITH PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt
- Also takes place the GROEN-Direkt sample fair - Where garden centers buy directly from 5000 lots from 500 growers
Furthermore, PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt is known for:
- The introduction of all kinds of market innovations and novelties
- The free, welcoming and well catered reception, exclusively for trade audience
- Excellent accessibility in the heart of the nursery area
PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt takes place twice a year:
- A Spring Edition in early February
- An Autumn Edition in late August
- Both traditionally mark the beginning of the garden plant buying season
Participation
Participation in the fair is open to anyone, from any country. You do not have to be a member of a specific organization. With entry prices starting at €756, the organization ensures that the fair remains accessible to a wide selection of companies. The goal is to continue to offer the most comprehensive garden plant offering in Europe. 90% of the exhibitors supply green products. The remaining 10% offer other products or services aimed at garden plant buyers or the growers present. This means that non-growers can also find a place at the fair. Thanks to its emphasis on bringing garden plant buyers and suppliers together, PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt guarantees an effective trade show experience.
Have questions?
First, go through the frequently asked questions at the bottom of this page. Then you will probably be helped immediately. Still have a question? Feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail. We will be happy to help you!
Promotional material
Would you like to do some self-promotion? Check out our page for promotional materials and feel free to use the files as you see fit.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Register as an Exhibitor
Garden plant buyers from garden centres and wholesale companies are the focus audience of the fair. In addition, many breeders and nurserymen visit the fair and a smaller group of suppliers and gardeners.
We have an intensive, European promotional campaign. We advertise and post notices in trade media (print and digital). Our newsletters go to about 15,000 addresses and we have a large online promotional campaign. In addition, we have a lot of one-to-one contact with key buyers and chains. Exhibitors also have an important role to play in inviting contacts through their socials, newsletters and direct contacts.
PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt participants can be found on the website on the floor plan. This will be published about 2 months before the fair. Here you can make a selection by type of company or product.
This website is the central point of communication, which you can always refer to for free entry tickets and participation opportunities. You can do this through your own tools such as social posts, newsletters and email signatures. You can also make a reference in advertisements. In the navigation, under ‘exhibitors’ you will find a heading ‘promotional material’. Here you will find all kinds of useful images that you can use freely. Do you need something else? Feel free to mail or call us!
The confirmation e-mail will include all fixed costs for your participation. Additional costs may arise from ordering any extras for your stand. For example, a power connection or a fixed internet cable. In addition, you may have your own costs for hotel, printing and stand equipment, for example.
No, but all the information you need can be found on the website and will be communicated by email prior to the fair. Another question not listed in the FAQ? Get in touch.
Requests to cancel or change (e.g. adjusting the number of square metres of stand space or changing stand type) can only be submitted by e-mail via info@plantariumgroendirekt.nl. The cancellation conditions as stated in the General Terms and Conditions will apply.
We use these for our own administration and certain data are posted on the website, on the map and optionally in messaging on socials, in newsletters etc. We do not provide address lists to third parties.
Requests to cancel or change (e.g. adjusting the number of square metres of stand space or changing stand type) can only be submitted by e-mail via info@plantariumgroendirekt.nl. The cancellation conditions as stated in the General Terms and Conditions will apply.
General questions
Yes, the fair is accessible to disabled people. Parking is available close to the entrance. There are small stairs at the entrance, but a lift on the left. Otherwise, the fair floor is at floor-level with spacious paths. Assistance dogs are allowed.
Each stand will receive 2 parking passes. We ask you to place the parking card clearly visible behind the windscreen when you arrive on the first day of the fair, so that stand crew is clearly recognisable to our parking attendants.
Think green, are you around, use the bike!
Yes, during the fair we will take photos and videos of specific, newsworthy topics and moments, as well as general atmospheric impressions. Do you, as a company, person or with a specific product, not want to be in the picture? Let us or the photographer know. We will then take this into account. Would you like to use a photo for your own promotion? Then ask us for it.
The basic catering package includes unlimited coffee, cappuccino, espresso, tea, (chilled) water, soft drinks and various filled sandwiches, supplemented with croissants and raisin rolls for breakfast. This basic catering is available for exhibitors and visitors.
We have several catering points at the fair, at each of which the above basic range is available. For you as an exhibitor, thermos jugs of coffee are also available at these catering points for use in the stand.
In addition to the basic range, we also have a ‘paid’ range.
Gluten-free bread is available. The caterer has insight into which products are nut- or lactose-free, for example. To be sure, always ask the catering staff. They will be happy to help.
Nice that you have a moment you want to celebrate! Just coordinate this with the fair organisers. So that it doesn’t just coincide with another initiative, for example. A lot is possible by mutual agreement.
If you want to use something outside the basic range, you can pay by pin at all catering outlets. Cash or on account is unfortunately not possible. There is no ATM at the fair.
There is GROEN-Direkt free wifi available without a password.
The fair will be open on Tuesday 4 February (07:00 – 17:00) and Wednesday 5 February (07:00 – 16:00) For participants, the fair venue will be open daily on event days from 1 hour before opening time to 1 hour after the event closes.
Parking is free of charge. Several parking areas are available for this purpose directly around the exhibition building. Traffic attendants will point you to the nearest parking space. The walking distance to the fair is less than 15 minutes. Shuttle buses are also available. Exhibitors, disabled persons and coaches can park close to the entrance (subject to availability).
Yes, you will find these at the entrance to the fair.
Set up and take down booth
For building and setting up booths and bringing in goods and plants, the Accommodation will be open on Thursday, January 30 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, January 31 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. After 12:00, the exhibition floor will be closed and cleaned. We will make sure the paths are neat and would like to ask you to take care of your own booth. Let’s work together to ensure a clean and tidy exhibition floor.
Monday, February 3, the Accommodation will be closed for bringing in goods and plants, however, from 07:00 – 10:00 it will be possible to give your booth the finishing touches.
Arrangers and booth builders who need more time can build earlier upon request. This can be requested from Arjen Waltman at telephone number +31 620625750.
The removal of goods, as well as the dismantling of the stands of the Event, must take place on Wednesday, February 5, from 16.30-22.00. It is not permitted to remove any materials from the stands before the dismantling has begun.
Only arrangers and booth builders have Thursday, Feb. 6, from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. to remove everything.
Yes, you can do this at the info desk in the hall. It is located near the entrance.
A welcome pack will be available at the info desk in the hall during construction day.
For building and setting up booths and bringing in goods and plants, the facility will be open on Thursday, January 30 (07:00 – 18:00) and Friday, January 31 (07:00 – 12:00). After 12:00, the exhibition floor will be closed and cleaned. Arrangers and stand builders who need more time can build earlier on request. This can be requested from Arjen Waltman at telephone number
Unloading at the dock is possible at docks 2 to 8. If unloading and loading at a dock is not possible, use door 52 on the side of the building.
The paths will be cleaned after the construction and after the first day of the fair. You will have to clean your own stand.
A watering can can be borrowed at the info desk. However, you are advised to bring your own watering can.
A vacuum cleaner can be borrowed from the info desk. You are advised to bring your own vacuum cleaner.
No, garbage should be deposited in the appropriate bins. Plastic, cardboard and residual waste should be separated. Waste bins are scattered throughout the exhibition floor.
No, you need to bring this yourself.
Removal of goods and dismantling of the event stands must take place on the Wednesday from 16.00-22.00. It is not allowed to remove materials from the stands before dismantling has started. Arrangers and stand builders will have time to remove everything on Thursday after the fair from 7am-12pm.
All carts and plates of suppliers and/or carriers known to GROEN-Direkt Boskoop can be booked into the system. Anyone not listed here must exchange the carts and plates immediately upon delivery. This also applies to collecting the products. Own non CC carts and plates should be reported at the info desk
All CC carts and plates standing in the hall belong to GROEN-Direkt Boskoop at that time. If the CC Carts and Shelves are not booked or exchanged when issued we consider this to be theft and are forced to take measures.
In comfort stands, all panels are installed without damage. If there is any damage to the panels during construction, you should report this immediately before you start to build. After dismantling, the panels are checked for damage.
If you have a comfort stand with white walls, you should report to the information desk after clearing your stand and someone from the organisation will check whether the panels have been damaged. If you do not check out and the panels are damaged, no claims can be made.
You can contact Arjen Waltman for this purpose. You can reach him at arjen.waltman@groen-direkt.nl or +31620625750
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at info@plantariumgroendirekt.nl or +31 (0)172 2350 29
Yes, there is night electricity available.
Yes, electricity is available during build-up/breakdown days.
Due to very limited space, it is not possible to arrange storage during the fair.
Yes, this is available. You can apply for this at the information desk.
There is no time slot for loading/unloading but please load/unload during build-up and breakdown moments.
Present your product! That is our most important advice. Plants are the key players at this fair. Large stand construction is not necessary. In doing so, keep a close eye on the rules around the various stand types. For example, the use of resources other than plants in Basic and Budget stands is severely restricted.
Got any news? Let the organisation know. If appropriate, we will include it in our socials, newsletters and other expressions. In doing so, you can register your innovations for the various Awards.
It is not allowed to stick anything on the walls of the stand.
