Khachik Aharonyan , 42 , is the possessor of " Zeytun Sweet " , one of the largest bakeshop in Armenia . He has dedicated his life to the caller , starting immediately after dispatch his studies and military service . Khachik is married to Gayane and together they have three children . And now , he also has a rose greenhouse .
Nighttime temperatures"We began growing roses a year ago with 2.7 hectare of state - of - the - art Richel nursery in the Yeghvard district , about 15 kilometers north of Yerevan , situated on the fortieth parallel " , Khachik tell . It ’s an interesting locating : the glasshouse are at 1,400 meters above ocean floor , where they enjoy over 300 sunny Clarence Day per yr . " Nighttime temperatures never top 20 ° nose candy , allow us to rise top - quality flowers yr - round without the demand for additional lighting . "
However , get through optimum temperatures during the summer can be tricky . " We ’ve faced some very red-hot days , with temperatures pass 37 ° C and gamey radiation levels . However , thanks to our high - tech greenhouse , which stands 10 meters tall at the ridge and has double - side ventilating system , we ’ve been able to keep a honorable clime . We practice shading , high - pressure sensation misting , and painting to help , and the temperature inside never goes above 29 ° C . "
Some of the salmagundi they produce include Jumilia , Red Naomi , and various premium spray rose . " presently , we ’re producing between 12,000 to 25,000 blush wine per mean solar day with the service of 42 permanent employees " , Khachik says .
From a bakeshop to a agro complesBut how did Khachik extend Zeytun Sweet from a bakery to a mod , large , agro food coordination compound – and especially , why did he decide to develop roses ? Within his pastry dough line of work , Khachik has always focused on energy efficient technologies and optimizing the supply chemical chain . " When we began buying refrigerate trucks to expand our logistics operations , we point out an increase requirement for heyday conveyance outside of Armenia . That ’s when I met the Richel team in Armenia as a provider and Prom Group as a builder " , he recalls . " To be honest , I would n’t have pursued this projection without their warm support from the idea to realization of the project . "
It contain Zeytun Sweet only six month to secure funding and another six months to build the nursery . " We faced challenge along the way , but in the end , I ’m happy I partnered with Richel Group and Prom Group to develop this newfangled venture . "
Global GAPAlthough Khachik farm roses , he made sure to practice food industry standards to his horticultural line : the readiness was designed to meet Global GAP authentication standards . " We check that no inputs ( such as fertilizers or chemical substance ) crisscross path with the production output to minimize pollution endangerment and reduce the chances of disease . We ’ve also taken great care to create a comfortable work environment for our employees , with wide tiffin areas and a high - quality audio system that play their favorite music . "
So what ’s the secret to their success ? " My arcanum ? I ’m a workaholic , " Khachik laughs . " I take in my metre on this ground as little compared to the span of human story , and I do n’t want to waste a second of it . I bring hard and pick out partners who share the same values . "
And , confirming his workaholic - ness , Khackik also divvy up he ’s looking to thrive . " We ’re believe a 1.3 - hectare elaboration in 2025 . To be honest , we ’re very slaked with our current apparatus . At the same time we are analyzing the last year experience and will add some small changes to be just gross . "
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