Un ex coltivatore di fiori rivela le strategie per coltivare le straordinarie dahlie, le zinnie e il cosmos.
In the heart of the countryside, a 0.6-hectare flower farm serves as the canvas for an individual's passion for horticulture. This farm, where kitchen flowers are grown, has become a classroom of sorts, teaching valuable lessons and skills in growing cut flowers commercially.
The farm's floral inhabitants are supported by sturdy structures like the Tenax Hortonova Plant Trellis Net and Eberns Design Plant Support Stake. LED grow lights are strategically placed to prevent leggy seedlings and promote healthier, stockier young plants.
A guide compiled by horticultural experts offers advice and inspiration for planning a cut flower garden. This guide, along with the farm's practical experiences, serves as a roadmap for nurturing a beautiful patch of blooms.
Dried flowers are incorporated into the farm for long-lasting beauty, adding a touch of winter charm to the landscape. The sunflowers (Helianthus) and bishop's flower (Ammi majus) tower above the shorter lace flowers (Orlaya grandiflora) and snapdragons (Antirrhinum), creating a vibrant tapestry of colours and heights.
The farm's philosophy is simple: grow what one loves. This approach, combined with careful planning and preparation, results in a bounty of flowers that brings joy to both the grower and the recipients of the stunning bouquets.
Preparing the soil for cut flowers is a meticulous process. No-dig principles are employed, and weed membrane, a thick layer of well-rotted manure, and garden compost are used to create the perfect growing medium. A drip irrigation system, such as the Dripworks Drip Tape Irrigation Kit, ensures that water is delivered efficiently to the plants.
Regular maintenance is key to the farm's success. Sharpening pruners regularly and using quality tools like the Felco F-12 Pruning Shears makes a big difference. Staking plants is important to prevent broken stems or flopping plants during unfavourable weather.
The soil's pH is tested using a soil meter like the Garden Tutor Soil pH Test Kit to ensure it is suitable for the variety of flowers being grown. Fertilizing cut flowers can encourage new blooms, especially for cut and come again varieties, while deadheading each variety correctly is key to stopping flowering plants from going to seed and a subsequent lack of blooms.
Growing cut flowers commercially involves a large amount of preparation, planning, manual labour, and potential species failures. However, the joy of seeing the joy in a client or friend's face when handing over a stunning bouquet of self-grown flowers makes it all worthwhile.
This individual's career in horticulture spans maintaining high-end private gardens, managing therapeutic and community spaces, and growing cut flowers commercially. The love for flowers and the desire to share that love with others continues to drive this passionate horticulturist.
Cosmos seeds, a favourite among flower farmers, are available via Amazon. Harvesting cut flowers early in the morning or after the sun sets can make them last longer, ensuring that the beauty of the farm can be enjoyed for as long as possible.
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