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Training and Apprenticeships at Kakteen-Haage

Kakteen-Haage, the world’s oldest cactus nursery, offers a professional apprenticeship as a gardener (ornamental plant production) with a unique specialization in cacti and succulents.

The next apprenticeship position will be available from autumn 2028.
The training goes far beyond standard ornamental plant production and includes in-depth knowledge of cactus cultivation, seed processing, propagation, sales, and traditional horticultural techniques that are rarely taught today. Apprentices are trained by experienced specialists and benefit from practical work in a historic and internationally renowned nursery.

Additional opportunities may include:

• internships with partner nurseries
• participation in professional horticultural competitions
• visits to trade fairs
• support for further training or international experience, depending on personal commitment and performance

Important note:

As this is a formal vocational training program in Germany, a good command of the German language is required, both for daily work and for attendance at vocational school.

Interested applicants are encouraged to complete an introductory internship prior to applying.

Contact:
Ulrich Haage

What you can expect from Kakteen-Haage:

In addition to the regular gardener education you can expect from us:

• Special education in the production and sale of cacti and other succulents
  
• Training by our qualified specialists
• Knowledge transfer in the field of succulents
• Provision of general gardening skills as well as special skills that are no longer known today (eg seed cleaning and treatment)
• close to the school (the professional school is just is just five minutes away)
• In addition, internships as part of the trainee exchange with other nurseries
• Participation in the professional competition for young gardeners (depending on performance up to state, federal or European level)

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We sincerely thank everyone for their interest in working with us.”