Questions to ask when planning to start a wholesale plant nursery
The plant nursery business is complex and requires knowledge about the technical aspects of growing plants and managing a business. This publication is an introduction for those interested in starting their own wholesale nursery business. Different types of production systems - container and field production- are discussed as well as the types of plants typically grown in Southwest nurseries. Starting a business involves many decisions that will culminate in the development of a business plan. Resources for new producers include national, regional, and local trade organizations. A worksheet with questions is included to help future operators consider whether they want to start a new wholesale production nursery.
Publication AZ1393 Revised 07/2017. Originally published 2006
AZ1393-2017
Keywords:
- wholesale nursery production
- business planning
- specialty crops
- ornamentals
Publication Date:
July 2017
AZ1393-2017
Pages:
6 p.