Company
Sustainable Finnish growth
Partaharjun Puutarha is a company located in the village of Partaharju, Pieksämäki, uniquely combining flower cultivation, forest seedling production, and wood processing.
With over 40 years of history, we have grown into the largest bulb flower forcer in the Nordic countries and a significant forest seedling grower. Wood processing is our newest and rapidly expanding sector, and we have made substantial investments in its development over the past decade.
Partaharju in Numbers
Tulip production: ~38 million per year
Potted bulb flower production: 3 million pots per year
Forest seedling production: ~35 million per year
Sustainability
Partaharju Garden Ltd is committed to responsible and sustainable operations across all its business areas: flower and forest seedling cultivation, as well as wood processing. Environmental responsibility is a core value of our company, reflected in concrete actions throughout our production processes. Our operations are based on continuous development and the pursuit of sustainable solutions.
Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources
Our greenhouses are heated by two solid fuel heating plants, built in 2005 and 2024. These facilities enable the use of renewable energy sources, such as wood chips made from recycled wood and forest biomass, instead of fossil fuels.
Water recycling and environmental protection
In 2003, we built a fertilizer and plant protection center that exceeds environmental protection requirements, ensuring that all runoff is collected and recycled. This prevents fertilizer residues from entering water systems and maximizes the efficient use of irrigation water.
Sustainable forestry and locally sourced raw materials
95% of the wood used in our processing is PEFC-certified. The remaining 5% comes from forests managed according to certification standards but not yet officially certified. We source our timber from local forests within a 150-kilometer radius, reducing transport-related environmental impact.
Promoting biodiversity in forest seedling production
We produce approximately 35 million forest seedlings annually, including spruce, pine, silver birch, and Siberian larch. By offering a diverse selection of tree species, we support biodiversity and contribute to sustainable forest management.
Reducing plastic use
We are actively working to reduce plastic use in tulip packaging. Whenever possible, we replace plastic buckets with cardboard alternatives and favor paper-based packaging solutions.