Israeli flower exports have grown to new heights in the time leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Growers here said that in the past 10 days, Israel exported 75 million flowers, with a profit of $16 million.
The mostly red flowers were shipped in 23 jumbo jets to American and European markets.
Roses and carnations are among the most popular blooms this time of year, said Ya’akov Siton, the head of Israel’s flower council.
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