How to Grow Iris Flowers for Business
Have you ever thought of entering the flower business, but you are still undecided on what flower to focus on to get started?
Growing iris flowers may be your ticket to venturing into this industry since they are easy to grow and are low maintenance. Here are some tips on starting your iris garden.
Converting your backyard into small garden plots to grow iris flowers can be an excellent way to start making money on a part-time or full-time basis. They are pretty easy to grow, so even if you are a newbie at gardening but have a passion for it, you can turn your backyard into an income-generating property.
Iris got its name from the Greek word for rainbow because its flowers come in various colors. Irises are popular garden plants since it has a wide variety that can thrive in almost every climate and season. The basic types are bulbous, rhizome, bearded and beardless. The rhizome and bearded irises are the most popular and easiest to grow. Depending on the variety, irises bloom between February and May.
Irises are both grown from seed and root separation. Its rhizomes' roots look like long, thin potatoes with roots underneath.
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Here are some tips to help you grow iris flowers successfully:
Selecting the perfect spot. Irises love the sun but can also tolerate partial shade, so ensure the area you choose for your iris garden provides the necessary sunlight. A site that will give your plants six hours of sun a day at the least will be a perfect one.
Irises are not too particular about soil but require a well draining one since they are prone to root rot. You can plant your garden in raised beds or rows for better drainage if your garden has clay soil. You may also use compost or natural fertilizers like horse, cow, or chicken manure.
Select a place to give your iris plants plenty of room to grow and spread since they will spread quickly through the root system.
Planting the rhizomes. Use a bone meal-based fertilizer and other low-nitrogen fertilizer a few weeks before planting the rhizomes. They can help the roots to develop faster and grow a healthy plant.
When planting the iris, the hole you dig should be deep enough to hold the rhizome. It may rot if you plant it too deeply or leave air pockets in the soil. Space them apart by about a foot to give them room to grow. When they become crowded and extensive, you can divide the rhizomes (usually every three years).
Watering your plants. After planting, water them three or four times per week or just enough to retain the soil’s consistent moisture but not wet. Make it twice per week after growth begins to allow the soil to dry slightly in between watering schedules. Then reduce it to once a week during winter or weeks without rainfall.
Caring for your plants. Mulching is essential to keep out the weeds. Dust them with diatomaceous earth if you encounter pest problems. Clip off any spent and withered flowers to allow your iris plant to bloom several times.
A US Department of Agriculture horticulturist recently stated that the production of flowers is the fastest-growing sector in agriculture today. A key to your success is to study iris flowers diligently and become a skillful gardener. There are excellent materials in books, gardening magazines, and online sites to teach you the best source for bulbs or rhizomes, planting and growing techniques, and marketing strategies.
Marketing Your Iris Flowers
First and foremost, you must produce quality flowers. It isn't easy to impress buyers if you have sub-par products. Remember that to produce quality flowers, you must ensure good soil preparation, use good bulbs for planting, prevent pests from damaging your plants, and follow accepted methods of growing irises.
You can place a small roadside stand before your house to sell flowers. You can also sell directly to wholesale and retail florists, flower shops, and landscape artists. You can join growers' associations to network with other iris growers and flower shop owners.
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