Growing a healthy cut flower sector
April 27, 2021
By John Dietz
The niche for cut flowers is looking stronger and healthier than a few years ago. Here’s an inside look at what’s happening, plus integrated strategies for keeping cuts healthy amid declining chemical product options. April 27, 2021
Boondock Flower Farm has 3,000 tulips ready to bloom plus several hundred daffodils. Later, Bailey Dueker plans to sell ranunculus and anemones, then sunflowers, zinnias, dahlias and grasses. Photo credit: Boondock Flower Farm.
It’s a bear to pursue year-round cut flower production in the boondocks of Saskatchewan, but credit one Bailey Dueker for lots of grit.
By Greenhouse Canada
Flowers Canada (Ontario) says many of their members saw sales recovery beginning late spring, but not all recovered from losses at Easter.
Andrew Morse, FCO’s Executive Director, provided a comprehensive report to their membership at the organization’s annual general meeting, held on Dec. 2, 2020 over Zoom.
“Following a broader opening in late spring and through the fall, many of FCO’s members saw considerable sales recovery. People from all across North America were quarantined in their homes and for many with a focus on optimism, turned to enjoying flowers, plants and gardening as a way to keep busy while also beautifying their homes and communities,” states the press release.