Increasing popularity with the new corona Gardening exhibition of horticulture and foliage plants October 14, 14:50
As gardening becomes more popular in order to enjoy the time spent at home due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, an exhibition for companies introducing products related to horticulture and foliage plants has started in Chiba City from the 14th. It was.
The exhibition started at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, and while the number of people was limited and the inside of the building was disinfected as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, about 160 companies exhibited and exhibited horticultural soil, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. I am.
At the exhibition, there are products related to foliage plants, of which the transparent acrylic sphere interior will automatically water the plants when you put them in the interior, and the sensor will detect the temperature and humidity. ..
In addition, a kiln for baking pizza that can be installed in the garden was introduced in order to meet the expectations of consumers who want to enjoy a picnic in their garden.
According to Nint, which analyzes online shopping data, gardening-related sales of the three major online shopping companies are estimated to have increased by 40% compared to the same month last year, according to an estimate in July.
Takeshi Tanaka, president of Reed Exhibitions Japan, who hosted the exhibition, said, "Because the demand for gardening is increasing in Corona, it seems that many companies are visiting the venue and contracts are being actively made." I did.
This exhibition is open until the 16th.