CO2 GRO Inc. announced a second rose greenhouse CO2 Delivery Solutions Technology Trial in Colombia. The grower, who has requested anonymity, operates 2.14 million square feet (20 Ha) of greenhouse capacity. The trial will last for up to one year.

The goals of the trial are faster flowering, greater flower production and Pathogen Perimeter ProtectionTM. According to studies conducted by Enoch et al., 1970; Hanan, 1973; Mortensen and Moe, 1983 on atmospheric CO2 enrichment in rose greenhouses, increased yields of 16% to 60% over those grown in a non-enriched atmosphere were observed. According to a 2020 Statista update, Colombia exported $1.42 billion of flowers in 2020 of which $1.2B was to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Colombia's flower production is led by roses (22.6%) and carnations (14.6%). Colombia is the largest exporter of roses and other flowers to the U.S. and number 2 globally next to the Netherlands. Atmospheric CO2 enrichment (gassing) to enhance rose production is not widely used in Colombia due to year-round heat venting and relatively low-tech greenhouse and other protected grow facilities.

CO2 GRO's CO2 Delivery SolutionsTM is a viable alternative for Colombian rose growers to enrich their plants with CO2 despite low-tech facilities and venting, in order to achieve increased yields, plant quality, revenue and profits.