Son's teacher with little/none garden experience wants to start program for kids to sell cut flowers.?

She wanted to originally use bulbs but I reminded her that most only bloom once a year. I suggested some perrenials and some annuals. (like cone flowers, delphinium, daisy's etc...) Any suggestions? I am trying to think easy as I don't want to do the work.....

Son's teacher with little/none garden experience wants to start program for kids to sell cut flowers.?
For maximum flower production annuals are best, and if there's one I would recommend it's sweet peas:


- you get so many flowers per plant, over a good long period


- you've got colours


- you've got scent


- plants are reliable and fast-growing


- minimal attention needed other than cutting the flowers!
Reply:Whatever you do... don't grow Poppy's... They are IMPOSSIBLE to get to actually bloom! Unless you're in Europe.





Honestly, I think they irradiate the seeds so that they never flower.
Reply:No. Doesn't sound like such a great idea at all. Why not try something like a jump-a-thon or basketball-a-thon? Have family members of children pledge cash per basket or jump, etc. The teacher's idea would not work because of the sheer volume of flowers needed to make any kind of profit. Thee are easier ways. Good luck.
Reply:Contact your local Cooperative Extension and let them know what you have in mind. Extension people are a wealth of mostly free information. They may have people who can provide free assistance for this type of project.
Reply:It depends on where you are and what facilities you have. Roses are pretty easy to deal with and can be prolific bloomers providing you have good climatic conditions.





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