Growing Techniques

Techniques and best practices for growing the healthiest, most productive cut flowers.

• Direct Sow vs. TransplantWhen to direct sow seeds and when to start indoors and transplant.
• Fertilizing Cut FlowersWhat, when, and how much to feed your cut flowers.
• Growing Cut Flowers in Raised BedsTips for productive cut flower growing in raised beds.
• Hardening Off SeedlingsHow to transition indoor-started seedlings to the outdoor garden.
• Organic Pest Control for Cut FlowersManaging pests without synthetic chemicals in the cutting garden.
• Overwintering Dahlias and RanunculusHow to store tender tubers and corms through winter.
• Pinching for More StemsHow and when to pinch cut flowers for maximum stem production.
• Soil Preparation for Cut FlowersBuilding healthy soil for productive cut flower beds.
• Staking and Support NettingMethods for keeping tall cut flowers upright.