Diseño de procedimientos operativos para el cultivo de Delphinium en una floricola de Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Abstract

The objective of this project is to design operative procedures for the cultivation of Delphinium in a flower farm in Cotopaxi, establishing a baseline for its production. This proposal arises from the decision to incorporate summer flowers to complement the company's main product: roses. The study is based on the absence of defined processes in the company and the need to ensure that the new crop meets the quality standards required to access international markets. The aim is for Delphinium to maintain the same excellence that characterizes rose production, ensuring uniformity, efficiency, and compliance with regulations. In addition, the importance of Ecuador's flower sector is recognized, both in terms of employment generation and its contribution to non-oil exports, where cut flowers represent a key segment of international trade. As a result, a procedures manual was designed to describe the essential activities of the crop, providing detailed documentation that facilitates understanding and correct execution of the tasks. In addition, performance indicators were established to evaluate the different operational processes to ensure constant monitoring and continuous process optimization.