Growing flowers for sale is not only an exciting activity that pleases the soul with beauty and quick results, but also a rather profitable type of business. How not to be mistaken with the choice of plants and minimize possible losses?
It is necessary
- - greenhouse or greenhouse;
- - soil for flower seedlings;
- - disposable containers for plants;
- - labels for containers with plants;
- - complex fertilizer;
- - flower seeds.
Instructions
Step 1
To understand which flowers are most profitable to grow, you need to decide on the key direction of the future business: whether it will be flowers for cutting or seedlings for further planting.
Growing cut flowers will only become profitable if you have large planting areas and deep knowledge of agricultural technology, so we will focus on the option of growing planting material.
At the initial stage of the business, it is most profitable to grow unpretentious and long-flowering plants that are most popular with the buyer.
Step 2
First of all, you should pay attention to the border flowers: petunia, viola, daisy, salvia, marigolds, undersized asters.
These flowers will delight you with their rich colors, allow you to create beautiful compositions, are simple and undemanding to care for, for which they are loved by all gardeners.
Of tall flowers, it is most profitable to grow spectacular varietal phloxes, lilies, gladioli, delphiniums, dahlias - long flowering and bright colors provide them with constant demand.
When choosing seeds, it is advisable to give preference to well-known firms of domestic origin. Such seedlings take root better in our climate and are adapted to weather conditions.
Step 3
It is advisable to disinfect the prepared soil with a solution of potassium permanganate or ignite in a highly heated oven. Tanks for soil must be clean and always have drainage holes.
Monitor the level of humidity, light and temperature in the greenhouse, otherwise the seedlings will grow weak, elongated and unsuitable for long flowering.
Step 4
Dive and pinch the seedlings in a timely manner - this ensures their correct growth and development, and in the future - abundant flowering. Pinching is especially useful for overly elongated seedlings.
Do not forget about feeding: thinned plants need regular fertilization. It is best to use fertilizers that are designed for a specific flower variety rather than generic fertilizers.
Step 5
Watch for the first signs of flower diseases: thinning and decay of the stem, loss of leaves, etc. If the plant does get sick, it must be carefully removed from the container to avoid contamination of the rest of the seedlings.
Make sure to ventilate the greenhouse, but avoid drafts - fresh air will help grow healthy and hardened seedlings.
Step 6
Following these rules, after the first gardening season, it will be possible to summarize the germination and survival rate of seeds, take into account errors and determine which flowers are most in demand, and, therefore, the most profitable for your region.
