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How John Bijl became the world's largest fern grower thanks to a 'magic box' invention

How John Bijl became the world's largest fern grower thanks to a 'magic box' invention

Vitro Plus, led by John Bijl, has become the world's largest fern grower, controlling 80% of the global market with 40 million mini-plants produced annually. Based in Zeeland, the company’s success is driven by the invention of a "magic box" for plant cultivation.

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