Market Farming

["Clifford Smith" <kf8k AT glasscity.net>]

We grow about 40 different kinds (annuals and per's) to ensure we have
enough for both markets we attend.  In addition to zinnias I would recommend
cosmos (Psyche and Sea Shells), black-eyed susans, daisy, cleosia (pink
feather type), gomphrena (Woodcreek Red), agrostemma (purple and white),
larkspur, delphiniums, peonies, and our very favorite - lisianthus (mainly
Echo).  We use preservative when we pick and we give small packages for each
we sell.  The most important part is to keep all your buckets and jars
clean.  Washing and disinfecting after each use.

Cliff   (Blue Clay Plantation - NW Ohio,  --  specialty cut flower growers)
----- Original Message -----
From: rcirclefarm <rcirclefarm AT ncwebsurfer.com>
To: market farming <market-farming AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 1:25 AM
Subject: growing cut flowers


> I would like to grow cut flowers for farm fresh bouquets.  I would like to
> start small this year and expand if need be next season.  I would like to
> start with easy to grow varieties.  I am thinking maybe zinnias,
marigolds,
> asters.  What about carnations?  Any others?  I would like to get an early
> start by using the "high tunnel" that are on the "Au Natural" web page.
Any
> ideas?
>
> BP
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> >Marketman
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