The Cut Flower Podcast
Blooming Essentials: Top Perennials for Every Flower Farm
Aug 9, 2024
Explore the magical world of perennials with expert insights from a seasoned flower farmer. Discover the top ten must-have varieties that promise stability and beauty. Learn essential tips on propagation, care, and extending vase life for optimal bloom enjoyment. Uncover the characteristics of each flower, from the reliable Achillea to the versatile Chrysanthemum. This journey offers practical advice to enhance your flower farming or gardening experience, ensuring your garden stays vibrant all season long!
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- Perennials are crucial for sustainable flower farming, contributing to the desired 65% stock composition for consistent blooms.
- Roz shares vital tips on propagating and caring for top perennials, enhancing their vase life and market appeal for growers.
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Emphasizing Perennials in Flower Farming
Growing perennials is increasingly vital for flower farmers, aiming for a stock composition of around 65% perennials. The speaker shares insights from 15 years of flower farming, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that includes annuals as fillers. Successful cultivation of perennials involves techniques such as propagating, dividing, and seeding to maintain productive stocks throughout the seasons. A focus on perennials allows growers to offer unique flowers that are often not available wholesale, creating a competitive advantage in the market.
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