Stadskwekerij De Kas

Name

Stadskwekerij De Kas

Legal name

Stadskwekerij De Kas

Website

https://stadskwekerijdekas.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stadskwekerij De Kas is a Rotterdam-based non-profit urban nursery that cultivates and sells organically grown, pesticide-free native plants and seeds, runs community workshops and educational programs, and serves as a neighborhood hub for biodiversity and urban greening initiatives in Blijdorp.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Plant Nursery and Community Greening Services

NAICS

Nursery and Tree Production (111421), Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (1132), Nursery and Floriculture Production (11142)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Native Species & Restoration Plant Nurseries (AFAMADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban & Community Reforestation / Street Tree Planting (AFAMACAL), Organic Floriculture & Nursery Crop Production (Ornamentals, Seedlings) (AFAGAKAJ)

Keywords

• Urban plant nursery
• Native plant cultivation
• Community greening
• Ecological gardening
• Urban biodiversity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Plant Sales: Sale of sustainably cultivated plants and seedlings directly from the nursery during open hours and Koopzaterdag (sales Saturdays). Plants are organically grown, pesticide-free, and native species.
2. Seed Sales: Sale of seed packets (zaadzakjes) containing locally harvested native plant seeds for urban gardeners.
3. Worm Castings (Plant Food): Sale of liquid worm castings (wormenshit) harvested from the worm hotel composting system, used as fertilizer for garden and house plants.
4. Location Rental: Rental of the venue space (ruimte huren) for events, workshops, and gatherings.
5. Workshop Fees: Fees charged for workshops including Ikebana courses (210 euros), kimchi fermentation workshops (60 euros per person), and other educational programs.
6. Donations and Grants: Financial support from Rotterdams Weerwoord, various Rotterdam funds, and donations from supporters. Received 31,000 euros from Volkskracht 100 Jaar award and 5,000 euros from Job DuraFonds for building the warm workspace.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stadskwekerij De Kas operates a community-driven urban nursery in Rotterdam that cultivates and sells organically grown, pesticide-free native plants and self-harvested seed packets for urban gardening. It complements these physical products with paid workshops, guided tours, venue rental, and advisory services on ecological green management. The organization functions as a neighborhood hub for biodiversity, rainwater retention, and community greening activities.

Product overview

Stadskwekerij De Kas operates as an urban community nursery offering a portfolio of sustainably cultivated plants and self-harvested seed packets. The organization provides advisory services for ecological green management and rents its green space for community events. Core offerings include plants and seeds for urban greening, complemented by educational programming through the Groene Huiskamer (Green Living Room), tours, and workshops. The company does not operate as a tech platform or SaaS product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plants (Planten) Diverse sustainably cultivated plants for gardens, facades, and balconies, including native and pesticide-free varieties grown in the urban nursery and sold directly to visitors during open hours.
• Seed Packets (Zaadzakjes) Self-harvested seeds from native plants grown in and around Rotterdam, sold in seed packets to support urban greening by residents.
• Worm Castings (Wormenshit / Liquid Plant Food) Liquid worm castings harvested from the community worm hotel composting system, sold as a fertilizer for garden and house plants and produced from organic waste contributed by approximately 15 households.
• Location Rental (Verhuur Locatie) Rental of the urban green space (Van Beuningenstraat 22, Rotterdam) for external events, workshops, and community gatherings.
• Workshops (Including Ikebana and Kimchi Fermentation) Paid workshops covering Japanese flower arrangement (Ikebana course at 210 euros), kimchi fermentation (60 euros per person, including ingredients), and other educational topics on urban greening, biodiversity, seed harvesting, and sustainable gardening.
• Guided Tours (Rondleidingen) Educational guided tours covering topics such as native plants, biodiversity, seed harvesting, and sustainable gardening practices at the urban nursery.
• Ecological Green Management Advisory Services (Informatie en Advies) Information and advisory services helping residents and community groups make their urban environments more climate-friendly and biodiverse, with guidance on ecological green management practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Support for Rotterdam's National Park City 2026 initiative
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nationaal Park RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Stadskwekerij De Kas became an official partner of the National Park Rotterdam campaign in December 2025. The initiative aims for Rotterdam to achieve National Park City status in 2026, demonstrating the city's commitment to giving more space to nature.
• Groen010coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal green initiative network in Rotterdam focused on urban greening and sustainability.
• Studio Bas SalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative studio partnership for cultural and artistic collaborations.
• Groene ConnectiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen connection network organization focused on ecological connections in the city.
• Atelier op WielenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile atelier bringing creative workshops and activities to the urban green spaces.
• Groei&Bloei Rotterdam e.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSet up a distribution network for sheep wool from Schaapskudde Vockestaert Midden-Delfland. Stadskwekerij De Kas serves as one of the distribution points for free wool in Rotterdam.
• COFO ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotterdam architecture firm that helped design the warm workspace against a social fee.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Natuurmonumenten: Largest Dutch nature conservation organization managing nature reserves, biodiversity projects, and public engagement nationwide — overlaps with De Kas on biodiversity mission and Blijdorp Zoo partnership channel.
• Intratuin: Largest Dutch garden center retail chain offering plants, seeds, and garden supplies across the Netherlands — a broad incumbent in the same retail category but without De Kas's native-only, community-led, non-commercial positioning.

Others

• Land van Ons: Dutch cooperative acquiring farmland for biodiversity and nature restoration through member-supported funding — thematically aligned on community-funded nature stewardship but operating in rural land markets rather than urban nurseries.
• Vogelbescherming Nederland: Dutch bird protection organization working on habitat restoration and biodiversity policy — overlaps with De Kas on urban biodiversity mission and donor constituency, though focused on avian species rather than plants.

Direct peers

• De Bolderik: Dutch nursery specializing in native perennials, wildflowers, and organically grown plants for ecological gardens — directly comparable product offering to De Kas's pesticide-free native plant catalogue.
• Groei & Bloei: Dutch gardening association with local chapters providing education, workshops, and community greening programming — De Kas is already an existing partner via the wool distribution network, and the organizations share educational missions.
• Cruydt-Hoeck: Dutch native plant and wildflower seed company producing regionally appropriate seeds for ecological restoration — directly comparable to De Kas's native seed-packet line and cultivation focus, with broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Rotterdams Milieucentrum: Rotterdam-based environmental education and sustainability hub coordinating community environmental programming in the same city — comparable regional focus and educational mission to De Kas's neighborhood-level community work.

Emerging players

• IVN Natuureducatie: Dutch institute for nature education operating a national network of volunteer-led nature programs, workshops, and excursions — comparable educational programming focus to De Kas's R'damse Groene Cursus and tours.
• Uit Je Eigen Stad: Rotterdam-based urban farming initiative growing food in the city and connecting residents to local production — comparable community-led urban agriculture model operating in the same city as De Kas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stadskwekerij-de-kas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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