Fresh-cut flowers are a great way to draw customers to your farmers market booth, whatever else you might be selling. Eye-catching and attractive, they can offer rewarding sales too. Maybe you’ve considered selling your homegrown blooms but don’t know where to start. Here’s some advice I’ve gleaned from 25 years of experience at market.
Pick Your Moment
First, start planning, and then start planting! Flower selection is all-important — not just what you’ll plant, but when. Think about how long a production season you wish to have. Many farmers markets (even year-round ones) are more heavily attended at certain times of the year. Do you want to aim for the busy periods (summer) or the entire season (spring and autumn as well)? Perhaps your efforts would
