Mastering Crop Planning for Profitable Flower Farming

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In this episode of the Flower Farmer Forum podcast, host Liz discusses the critical aspect of crop planning for flower farmers. She emphasizes the importance of understanding fixed and flexible offerings, managing bloom times, and the mathematical calculations necessary for successful crop planning. Liz also introduces her crop planning course, designed to help farmers streamline their processes and improve profitability.

Takeaways

• Crop planning is essential for profitability in flower farming.
• Understanding the difference between fixed and flexible offerings is crucial.
• Managing bloom times effectively can ensure a steady supply of flowers.
• Succession planning helps stagger bloom periods for continuous production.
• Different flowers have unique picking windows that must be considered.
• Mathematics plays a key role in determining how many flowers to grow.
• Creating a calendar can help track bouquet needs and flower availability.
• Peace of mind comes from having a clear crop planning strategy.
• Joining a community can provide support and resources for flower farmers.
• With proper planning, flower farmers can grow efficiently and profitably.

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