What started out as a hobby of flower gardening has blossomed into a successful business opportunity for many people around the world. Flowers are easy to grow, can be harvested frequently, and are ideal for backyard landscape gardens or flower shows. Selling your flower garden is also simple because there are so many different varieties of flowers available at flower stores, on the Internet, in local catalogs or from specialty florists. This article will give you tips for starting a flower garden for profit.
Flower growing is one of today’s fastest growing crop markets in agriculture, with high demand for all kinds of exotic flowers, particularly hard-to-find or unique varieties. Popular perennial plants include Columbine, blooming heart, delphinium, and bearded irises. They come in an endless array of colors, and range from tiny shrubs to huge trees. The flowers are highly attractive for landscaping and are usually very easy to maintain. Most flower garden centers carry a wide selection of these flowers for sale, at reasonable prices.
One of the most cost-effective ways to start growing flowers for resale is to buy a low-growing, low-season plant that goes to seed quickly and can be harvested frequently. These plants are perfect for many garden centers. These low-season crops usually come from seed-laying trees that are not harvested, such as the Queen Anne’s Lace, American Cranberry Viburnum, Australian Tree of Paradise or the Oriental Tulip. Many growers who specialize in growing flowers for resale buy these plants at the end of their seasons, before they wilt away. When these plants are sold at flower shops, they often carry a reasonable price tag.
Another way of getting high quality flowers for resale is to grow them yourself from seed. Growers who specialize in growing flowers for resale usually have access to high-quality seeds, some of which may be top-notch. While buying these seeds from a store may seem like a waste of money, the savings made on crop insurance and other factors make buying these seeds as a self-supplier an excellent business move. In this case, the grower should make sure to buy extra packets of seeds from the local nursery, as planting more than enough of one crop can lead to crop failure.
Flower growers who plan to do their own marketing will also benefit from planting several years’ worth of annuals in advance. Many African Violets, Daffodils, Sunflowers, and Sedums have very deep roots that make them remain viable in soil for several years. This means these plants can stay planted, even in poor soil conditions, for several years without much effort. While selling at local garden centers is a good way of bringing new customers into one’s garden, having a consistent supply of these flowers year-round makes for a competitive edge. While it may not be as common to see African Violets and Sedums sold at a local flower show, these perennial flowers make an excellent choice for those who do flower gardening themselves.
One can never have too many roses in one’s garden. However, there are a few different types of rose plants that do exceptionally well when grown organically. While most roses enjoy full sun, African Daisies require only half as much sunlight as most. Peace Lilies and Shasta Daisies, on the other hand, do best in partial shade.
When a gardener plans to raise goats for food, they will also need to keep up with records of those they have fed. One way to do this is to purchase a book on goat care or send a mail to the local feed store with a list of their most popular goat foods. Gardening records are a great way to keep track of what crops a gardener has successfully grown over time and which ones they recommend for your garden. This is especially important for those who have a tendency to abandon their gardens after a few years. Keeping up with records will help a gardener plan accordingly by increasing the likelihood that they will have more success next year.
Those who own their own organic vegetable garden or take part in organic farming are probably already aware of how important it is to have a solid business plan. For those who are just beginning their business, a business plan should include not only marketing strategies, but also a strategy for planting, growing, and harvesting the plants. The sales and marketing costs of growing flowers for resale are relatively low compared to the high costs of traditional vegetable production and standard flower markets. By investing the time and energy necessary to create a solid business plan, any gardener can ensure that their efforts will pay off by gaining a steady source of income.