Karrer Gärtnerei AG Who and what is behind of the flowers from Küsnacht
Find out more about the Karrer garden center. Here we introduce our nursery team and the company's history.
The team of the nursery Karrer at the Lake Zurich
- Five gardeners
- An apprentice
- And Fredi and Evelyn Biedermann-Karrer
We are the team of the Karrer nursery in Küsnacht ZH. We look forward to welcoming you at Karrers and hope to see you soon.
The staff of Fredi and Evelyn Biedermann-Karrer at your Karrer nursery
Karrer Gärtnerei AG is a production company for fresh vegetables and potted plants. We produce over 100 types of plants, divided into approximately 1000 varieties.
The company focuses on self-marketing and the products are not to be found in any retail chain.
The nursery employs 9 people, or 7.5 full-time positions. The company has been based in Küsnacht on Lake Zurich since its foundation.
Openinghours
in December, January & February
Monday to Friday:
08.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
01.30 p.m. - 05.00 p.m.
Saturday:
08.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m.
in March & April
Monday to Friday:
08.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
01.30 p.m. - 05.30 p.m.
Saturday:
08.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m.
in May & June
Monday to Friday:
08.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
01.30 p.m. - 06.00 p.m.
Saturday:
08.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m.
in July, August & September
Monday to Friday:
08.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
01.30 p.m. - 05.30 p.m.
Saturday:
08.00 a.m. - 01.00 p.m.
in October & November
Monday to Friday:
08.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
01.30 p.m. - 05.30 p.m.
Saturday:
08.00 a.m. - 04.00 p.m.
Outside the opening hours according to tel. arrangement.
We handle Sundays and public holidays during the year as follows: The nursery is not open, but everyone can come by, stroll through and be inspired. On non-official sales days, plants can also be selected in the self-service section and paid for with TWINT, cash or PayPal at the “letter box” at the nursery entrance.
Since we are often on site for plant care, we can certainly answer one or the other question for you.
What we do for a better World
from 2022 our plants will grow
in recyclet ports
Because olny reuseing is not enough
Since the nursery started cultivating the plants in pots and multi-pot plates, we have been relying on reuse. The multi-pot plates therefore do not leave the factory and are cleaned annually using a special washing device and in a disinfection bath. The disinfectant is suitable for organic farms and eliminates pests, fungi, bacteria and viruses.
We all take back the pots of the plants that are bought from us and, whenever possible, they are reused for the next crop.
The new pots consist of 100% already recycled plastic and can also be recycled with the PE seal, like other plastic packaging. Of course we will also take them back and reuse them.
We look forward to the new pots!
Certificate 2021 CO2 & kWh reduced
We have been with us since 2012
The company Karrer Gärtnerei AG is committed to sustainable climate protection. With the voluntary participation in the program of the energy agency of the economy, the company Karrer Gärtnerei AG is committed to the active reduction of CO2 emissions and to the optimization of energy efficiency. The target agreement is recognized by the federal government, the cantons and business partners.
Focus on “green products”
Attention is also paid to the design of the range
Even with the products that we do not produce ourselves, but are necessary for gardening, we pay attention to ecologically sensible products, such as the decorative plant pots of the "Re-Pot" / "Eco-Pot * series, which are also made recycled materials, or the plant strengthener Multikraft Roots, as well as the cut flower water fertilizer "Chrysal Blumenfrisch"
We are happy to help!
Virtual tourthrough the greenhouses in Küsnacht
Here you have the chance for a virtual tour through the greenhouses in Küsnacht.
For sure we'd appreciate it as much if you visit us in person!
From the beginning until now
The Karrer nursery was founded in 1925 by Jakob Karrer. Family members in three generations grew vegetables, which were delivered to a sales center in Zurich. A small part of the fresh vegetables were also sold directly at the nursery.
From 1978 to 1988 the two brothers Ernst and Walter Karrer also traded in vegetables. The self-produced vegetables and purchased fruits were delivered to hospitals, restaurants, canteens and various shops in the area. At that time, the nursery also had a vegetable shop for direct sales.
Since 1989, more potted plants and interchangeable florets have been grown in addition to the vegetables, initially in a small scale, that grew larger from year to year.
Today the nursery Karrer is managed by Fredi and Evelyn Biedermann-Karrer. A well-trained team of gardeners helps to maintain a wide range of plants - around 160 different types of plants are currently being produced.
