Starting a Plant Nursery Business

Are you looking for the best ways on how to start a plant nursery business with less worry about its operation and legality?

For this reason we have gathered some useful information in starting a plant nursery base from the experts in the industry as well as more tips in managing this beneficial business venture.

Starting a Plant Nursery Business, a Productive Business in the Making

Starting a plant nursery business requires not only your business skills, you’re great passion about different varieties of plants is highly required. Most of the plant nursery entrepreneurs have finished a botanical course or have a degree in horticultural education. To explain further, this doesn’t mean that you have to enroll in a two-year program or a four-year course to be able to start a plant nursery business because there are other ways to gain knowledge in the same field. For example, your father is a good gardener and has shared some information in growing different plants then you can make use of his knowledge to adapt it into a productive business by starting your own plant nursery business even at your own garden. Other way is checking at your local community college for a short-time horticultural course that gives hands-on training to the said field of interest. There are also available books and hand-outs that can be useful in the business, and there are online forums in the internet that provides enough information about managing plant nurseries. All of the learning you can be gathered will be your great tool in starting a fruitful plant nursery business.

How to Start Your Own Plant Nursery Business

Every business starts with a business plan, therefore it should be on the top of your list to do. State in your business plan your objectives, the requirements, source of funding, and your marketing plans. With a well-prepared business plan it would be easy for you to manage your plant nursery business.

Since there are wide varieties of plants, your next concern will be the type of plants you will intend to grow and sell. Make a deep study about this matter and choose for the best varieties that are in-demand in the market. Then decide if you want to sell as a retailer or a wholesaler, which concerns a lot on the quantity of plants you need to facilitate to your customers so be careful on your decision. Another thing to consider is the site of your nursery plus the equipments you need in maintaining it. Please be reminded that every state has separate regulations about property zoning and issuing licenses for plant nurseries, so be prepared in meeting the requirements. Make it sure also that the place has sufficient source of water which is highly essential in growing your plants. Your plant nursery should also be outfitted with the necessary tools and equipments particularly your seedlings and their containers. If everything’s operational then it is now time to market your products and advertise your business to draw your potential buyers.

107 Comments

  • atul said on March 30, 2011
    hi there, i want to start my business in plant nursery. guide me where i can get knowledge about this.
  • Shivananda said on April 18, 2011
    Hi I am looking to start plant nursery business near Bidadi Mysore road Bangalore India, We need basic stand for to start plant nursery business as soon as possible and if any information to be sent please forward to above given E-Mail address.
  • anil singh rahtotre said on May 2, 2011
    Hi , i m anil singh rathore want to start business in plant nursery business and garden maintenance , what things are requirement for that like , training , land water , etc. Regards anil singh rathore indore m.p.
  • Debasish Dutta said on May 19, 2011
    Dear Sir/ Mam, I want to start Nursery Biz (Near Kolkata) where high value crops, fruits and different plants will be cultivated. I am looking for a true experience person / agency for guiding me from plantation to marketing Nursery products. Please contact me. Regards D. Dutta. Physician, 09748354306
  • Harinath reddy said on June 27, 2011
    I want to Start a nursery with wide collection of flower plants, tress etc. kindly explain me the process how to start up this and give an estimation how much budget it needs for investment at initial stages. Along with i would like to start up a rabbit farm in Hyderabad,india. please help me to grow better in life.
  • saresh said on July 19, 2011
    Hi,friends,am residing at hyderabad(chandanagar).I want to start a plant nursery in hyderabad..could anyone experienced in the same field,can help me by giving good suggestions,like appropriate investments,place,where do i get the plants and other product from and some valuable tips?THANKS IN ADVANCE.
  • pius said on November 27, 2011
    looking for good partner to start nursery in Mysore I am was running a nursery in kerala
  • utpol kar said on December 26, 2011
    I have a land( 7.2 bighas of land with pond)near kolkata, I would like to start Plant nursery. What types of plants are good for business? could you please help me out.
  • ASHOK CHHEDA said on May 25, 2012
    I HAVE 5 ACRES OF LAND WITH ADEQUATE WATER I AM LOCATED IN MAHARASTRA IN THANE REGION TALUKA WADA. KINDLY GIVE SOME KNOWLEDGE TO START GARDEN NURSERY. HOW CAN I GET GOVT INFORMATION ABOUT VARIOUS SUBSIDY.
  • Rahmat said on July 30, 2012
    My name is rahmat i want to start nursery so plz tell me about business of plants i have land at shamshadab plz help me.
  • yatish jain said on September 27, 2012
    HI, i want to start plant nursery business in kota, rajasthan . please give me a complete detail about this business and advise also
  • Raj Babu said on October 5, 2012
    hi i am Rajbabu a student of b.sc. ag-1st sem. but i just want to drop and start a business of plant nursery. i have got enough passion for plants as well as business. can you help me in this regard.
  • Balaji Panigrahy said on October 23, 2012
    koraput in odisha. 5 acres of land want to start plant nursery
  • Aastha vyas said on November 29, 2012
    hiiii I am Aastha Vyas , I want to start a plant nursery .. i have completed my BSc and MBA...I want to start this business firstly in Bikaner Rajasthan only where I live. What are the requirements to set up this Business ..
  • Prakash Bhushan said on December 10, 2012
    We have started a small plant Nursery at Mohan Nagar, Chapra, Bihar,(841301)named as SHYAM NURSERY. Want to sell the plants in India. We need help in selling.
  • RATNA SRIHARI said on December 12, 2012
    Hi , i am looking forward to pursue and setup a nursery in A.P. please help me in understanding the financial, infrastructure & knowledge requirements.
  • Pawan said on December 29, 2012
    Sir, I am at Firozabad-UP where temperature varied from 4 to 48 degree Celsius. I want to start nursery business as a part time job. I am totally new and have no background of agriculture activities. Please advise.
  • Raja said on December 30, 2012
    Sir i am very interested to start show plant nursery in bangalore. rural please guide in and out of business. thanks Raja
  • rajiv hazarika said on January 5, 2013
    want to start a small flower nursery at my residence
  • Amit Gaba said on January 9, 2013
    Sir I am amit gaba from sriganganagar(Rajasthan) running consultancy in kinnow crop and serving all guide from nursery till selling of crop and also our Company started rose flower cultivation on contract basis. Now we are planning a wholesaling of plants to nurseries . so pls guide about from where and which type of plants we can grow.
  • Narayan Pokhrel said on January 21, 2013
    Its me narayan from butwal, Rupandehi district, western terai, Nepal. I am looking to start plant nursery business western Terai, Nepal, I need basic stand to start plant nursery business as soon as possible and if any information to be sent please forward to above given E-Mail address.
  • narendra sharma said on February 15, 2013
    Hello, I’m 35 year old from India. I have got 24 acres of parental agricultural land at Harda district (MP). Also got cash around Rs. 50,00,000/- ready to invest. So far i was been giving my lands to other local farmers on yearly lease basis. They usually grow crops like Soya bean, Wheat, Gram etc. Now, I would like to try something new and I am looking for the most profitable ways to use my lands. Anybody please suggest me how to pursue and setup a plant nursery in M.P. please give me a complete detail about this business and advise also. please help me in understanding the financial, infrastructure & knowledge requirements. I am living in Harda, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • dipti said on February 18, 2013
    hello sir i want to start plant nursery in my land so please guide me how can i start my new plant nursery business
  • chhatra b basnet said on February 28, 2013
    i am importer from nepal. i want todo flower plants and fruits plants business in nepal. please give me good advice. i want quality plants.
  • chhatra b basnet said on February 28, 2013
    i will do supply as whole nepal location with kathmandu.
  • ravi said on March 23, 2013
    hi sir, i want to start plants business at odisha please give any idea about it
  • Poonam said on April 2, 2013
    Hi there! I'm living in Karnal (Haryana) and i intend to start up nursery plant business here in Karnal now I would like to know if there are any regulations with regards to opening a nursery here. also if licensing is a requirement in this business? and what are the authorities that i need to get in touch with for the same. Secondly, I would also like to know what kind of infrastructure and financial setup is required to open a small nursery ( selling as retailer to begin with).
  • susil bosumotary said on April 11, 2013
    Sir, I am staying in Assam and want to start nursery plant business. So, please let me know the necessary required licenses for this business.
  • vivek said on April 15, 2013
    hi i would like to start a plant nursery business. what will be the maximum investment for that.
  • sumit said on April 18, 2013
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  • sreekanth said on April 30, 2013
    hai sir, i want to start a nursery business in tirupati area... so please tell me requirements for this
  • Syed said on June 5, 2013
    Hi, I am staying in northern part of Karnataka (dry place). I would like to start a plant nursery business. what will be the minimum investment for that. What are the requirements to set up this Business.
  • jkp said on June 28, 2013
    Hi, I'm from gaya, bihar, would like to start a small plant nursery at home. Pls give details of this business like how many helpers we need, how much has to invest in starting. If i want take a license in beginning, will it be fair or not. give some advice about the type of plants also. thanks.....
  • prasanna said on June 28, 2013
    Hi, I have a 4 acre land in hyderabad and wanted to start a plant nursery. Please let me know where i can buy plants in whole sale. I would also like to set up mud pots , fertilizers, seed, and gardening tools as well. Please let me know where I can purchase all these for wholesale prices.
  • rajesh kumar said on June 29, 2013
    Hi, I am rajesh from rewa madhya pradesh would like to start a plant nursery. Pls give details of this business like how many helpers we need, how much has to invest in starting. If i want to take any license in beginning, will it be fair or not. give some advice about the type of plants also. thanks...
  • bapi raju said on July 5, 2013
    i want to start plant nursery in miyapur ameenpura village i have taken land 5 acres on lease, my son is post graduate in agri business . kindly advise financing source to get loan.
  • BRS RAO said on July 17, 2013
    HI; I STAY AT BANGALORE AND I AM INTERESTED IN NURSERY BUSINESS AS A RETAILER; I HAVE ALREADY GROWN ABOUT 90 PLUS PLANTS LIKE HIBISCUS,HOLLYHOCKS,CALENDULAS,DIANTHUS,MALVA ZEBRINA ETC.I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE TO START,WHAT OTHER FLOWER PLANTS TO GROW THAT SELLS WELL IN BANGLORE AND A PLACE FOR RENT IN BANGALORE;CAN I SELL FLOWER SEEDS ALSO,ALONG WITH MANURE,FERTILIZERS,PLASTIC POTS,ETC AND ALSO THE WHOLESALE OUTLET FROM WHERE I CAN DO PROFITABLE BUSINESS.I NEED DETAILS FROM U REVERED SIR. THANKING YOU, WITH WARM REGARDS
  • Anil kumar Shashi said on July 18, 2013
    I want to start a nursery in jehanabad district in Bihar Makhdumpur block in Dharnai Panchayat in Bishunpur village. kindly give me suggestion for types of plants, requirements, financial help from govt. thanks from Shashi.
  • Nihar Sapre said on August 12, 2013
    Hi My name is Nihar. I live in Sangli and we have two small plots in nearby region. Can we start small plant nursery business?
  • imran said on August 17, 2013
    hi .I want to start a nursery business in karnataka Gulbarga .help me with basic plan to start, like initial investment ,how much space required, from where to buy plants in cheap rates.
  • Ajit kr Bhardwaj said on October 11, 2013
    I want to know the application form/details of obtaining license for plant nursery in Bihar-Banka District.
  • ajay said on November 16, 2013
    hey, i want a business of my own related to nursery and planting. give me some idea how to start and from where to gain market strategies so that i can stand in this hard competition.
  • K.K.Ramachandran said on November 25, 2013
    I am working as field officer in tea estate for 30 years. I wish to start nursery business in my native. place POLLACHI coimbatore tamilnadu. please advice me cell no 94869 10990
  • Raju said on December 1, 2013
    Self is owning a nursery in kolkata, having various types of plants including decorative, medicinal and ornamental plant. Looking for a wholesale buyers.
  • Asim Kumar Ghosal said on January 3, 2014
    Hello, I’m 48 year old from kolkata I have got 5 Bigha(72000 squre feet)agricultural land at Dankuni Hooghly district (West Bengal). Also got cash around Rs. 5,00,000/- ready to invest. I need somebody's advise how to start a flowers/ plant nursery on my land. please give me a complete detail about this business and advise also. please help me in understanding the financial(profit on required invested money),infrastructure & knowledge requirements. I am living in Kolkata west Bengal, India.
  • NILESH JADHAV said on February 9, 2014
    We produce in bulk quantity of different kinds of ornamental plants , Shrub Plants, Various colors of Hibiscus plants, Rose Plants. We also produces the pomegranate plants of bhagwa variety in bulk. If any requirement of any type of plant pls do the contact on below address : Ayush Nursery, Kunjirwadi,Behind Marathe Hospital, Tal : Haveli, Dist : Pune (412201), Maharashtra. 9922679497, ayush.nursery2005@gmail.com
  • massih tudu said on February 11, 2014
    just i have been started nursery and i want to get license plz tell me how i can obtain nursery and plantation license.
  • poonam thapa said on February 15, 2014
    I am from assam and i want to start a flower nursery immediate....plz inform me help me my aim.....
  • Shashi Kant Sharma said on March 6, 2014
    Hi , i am Shashi Kant Sharma want to start business in plant nursery business and garden maintenance , what things are requirement for that like , training , land water , etc. Regards Shashi
  • kiranmay roy said on March 13, 2014
    Dist-North dinajpur, notthbengal, westbengal, india. sir, i want to start at first plant nursery very quick. Plz give me a project about 2 lack. I have sufficient land.
  • ARIF KHAN said on March 16, 2014
    Starting a new nursery please call me if you want to be successful nursery man. I have all the plants grated at a very cheap rates please call me. you can compare my rates from all the world ,please call me ,09415794844 .
  • Patrick said on March 20, 2014
    looking for some information to start nursery, plants, seeds business. thanku/
  • sumar said on April 1, 2014
    hi, i just want to make a huge flower nursery in my state(shillong) to make proud tomy state as well as to make a money for my entire life.
  • hussain said on May 4, 2014
    SIR; I HAVE 9 ACRES OF LAND WITH ADEQUATE WATER I AM LOCATED IN KERALA MALAPPURAM(D.T) . KINDLY GIVE SOME KNOWLEDGE TO START GARDEN NURSERY. HOW CAN I GET GOVT INFORMATION ABOUT VARIOUS SUBSIDY. WHERE I GET FINANCE IN KERALA. WHICH TYPE NURSERY GOOD FOR PRESENT WORLD. THANK YOU
  • Gaurav Kamboj said on June 2, 2014
    Gaurav Hello, I’m from punjab I have got 4 Bigha agricultural land at Patiala district (Punjab). I need somebody's advise how to start a flowers/ plant nursery on my land. please give me a complete detail about this business and advise also. please help me in understanding the financial(profit on required invested money),infrastructure & knowledge requirements. I am living in Patila Punjab, India.
  • rajesh baizoo said on June 8, 2014
    its in the Dooars, i.e., north bengal part of the west bengal. the region is an admixture of hilly & plains. Basic food grown are paddy,maize,vegetables etc.
  • srinivasan said on July 5, 2014
    want to start a garden shop in bangalore, want to know investment how to get supplies etc
  • shaikh salam said on August 4, 2014
    Dear sir, I have a lot of land. & I am interested in agri business. I am starting a plants nursery plant. So please help me where should I can get raw materials. Where I can get a training about it.
  • Sarala Gurung said on August 11, 2014
    Hi I'm from Darjeeling, West Bengal, I have a small Nursery of flower & Plants if anybody is interested to buy they can call me on this No. 9647781012. i have lots of verity at flowering and planting.
  • Kishore Singh said on August 12, 2014
    HI, i want to start plant nursery business in Sikar, rajasthan . please give me a complete detail about this business and advise also. Thanks, Kishore
  • mathew said on August 16, 2014
    Hi, I like to start a horticulture nursery at Bangalore. If anyone is planning to give land 400sq.m for lease ,pl.contact me.
  • NANDAKUMAR said on October 9, 2014
    sir, i wish to start a plant nursery in kerala,kozhikode(dt)edachery in a village area kachery please give a good way to me. kindly, Nandakumar
  • seema bawa said on October 19, 2014
    i want to start online plant nursery business in faridabad. please guide.
  • Sandeep Raut said on November 28, 2014
    my plant nursery is located in ROHA-RAIGAD in maharashtra. where i want to develop existing nursery business on large basis. please let me know from where to purchase all plant ( decorative/ornamental/garden) in reasonable prices. please revert
  • kavita keni said on January 6, 2015
    Hi I want to start a play school in goa bardez I need a financial help
  • santosh said on January 14, 2015
    Hi I am santosh, from odisha ,Rayagada dist, Ramanaguda, I want to start a plant nursery, but I have no idea about this , please give me some good advice . Sir
  • D N Lambe said on January 14, 2015
    Dear @sandeep raut (64), Please send your land photos and google location. I can help to grow business in konkan. @any one else: pls call me for nursurey setup, we can consult for the same. Info@da-ent.com, +918097381503
  • BK BARMAN said on January 24, 2015
    I live in jalpaiguri west Bengal. I want to start a pla t nursery business of fruits and vegetables ... Please advice me in details
  • RAJESH MALIK said on May 4, 2015
    pls suggest me about the course/diploma for knowledge about start a nursery plant business, i have my own land here in DELHI
  • raju desai said on May 4, 2015
    near badami in karanataka state in india want to start a nursery business like vegetable fruits ornamental and . please guide want to start small. respond earliest along with investment figure's.
  • jeet said on May 26, 2015
    I want to establish a commercial nursery near parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh. Please advice how to start it.
  • shakir said on June 19, 2015
    Sir, what is tax on nursery plants or nursery.
  • Harish said on June 24, 2015
    I am Harish from Chennai. I am interested to start plant nursery in Chennai. Please give me the ideas. Harish
  • tejashree pansare said on August 4, 2015
    Hi sir, I am Ms Tejashree from sangammner i want to start nurser pl give ur ideas
  • ashwini said on August 6, 2015
    hi i am ashwini from bangalore and i was completed Msc biotechnology and i want to open my own nursery before that i want to know more about requirement and all. can you please tell me is there any training given for this. if u know please mail me above address waiting for reply. thanking you, With regards, ASHWINI.M
  • Arundhati said on August 10, 2015
    hi i am Arundhati Patil from Pune. I want to open my own nursery before that i want to know more about requirement and all. what will be the minimum investment for that. What are the requirements to set up this Business. can you please tell me is there any training given for this. if u know please mail me above email address .waiting for reply. thanking you, With regards, Arundhati Patil
  • vishal gangwar said on August 13, 2015
    hello friends, i am a wholesaler of plants from farrukhabad uttar pradesh . If anyone wants to purchase plant in bulk he/she may contact me . I will provide you the best quality of plants. contact number-8527531521
  • Sandeep Dhiman said on September 29, 2015
    Sir, Myself Sandeep Dhiman am from Himachal Pradesh and want to start nursery plant business. So please let me know the necessary required licenses for this business.more about requirement and all. what will be the minimum investment for that. What are the requirements to set up this Business. can you please tell me is there any training given for this. if u know please mail me above email address .waiting for reply. thanking you, With regards, Sandeep Dhiman
  • prodyut panda said on October 13, 2015
    HI i m prodyut panda from west Bengal.I want to sell my nursery plants in bulk quantities how can i establish my business please advice & if any one interested to buy then contact on 9015033410
  • RK.REDDY said on November 8, 2015
    I am living in chennai. i am interested in plant nursery.i am planning to produce 50% of plants my own and sell it in own retail outlet. i am having 10 acres of land near chennai. whether is it profitable? or selling wholesale to other nursery holders. which is benefit. is their any difficulties doing this business. please guide me.
  • Sohrab Dara Khambata said on December 21, 2015
    Sir,I want to start plant nursery as business in Indore ( M.P.). I do not have technical know how about this. I am of 68 years & I am electrical engineer.I got land of 8000 Sq Ft, Have well with sufficient water .The land is on a running major road.Please guide me how to start this business.Please suggest what finance is needed to start this.
  • priti A said on January 22, 2016
    Hi i want to start plant nursery..pls give me business plan and basic info about the same
  • Divya said on February 6, 2016
    Hi i am from Mysore i want to start plant nursery in terrace.please give me business plan and basic info and want to know investment how to get supplies etc.
  • TS Pandian said on February 18, 2016
    Sir, I am retd. govt.servant and I wish to settled down down tamilnadu.I have some agricultural land and i wish to go for nursery garden in about 2400 sqft area for vegetable,fruits, flower plants, and house hold herbs for local business. Kindly advise me basic information, finance, and manpower reqd etc.
  • MIlind Patil said on March 4, 2016
    Hi, I am Milind Patil, I want to start Plant nursery business in Saphale palghar (Maharashtra). I have a land and water arrangement. please help me in who are the supplier in my locality ? how much initial investment required ? what kind of plant are suitable or survive in my locality?
  • Tapash Barua said on April 13, 2016
    I want to purchase hybrid Rose root in varieties colours where I found this item with wholesale rate prefer in Siliguri/ west bengal.
  • usha said on April 19, 2016
    Hi Dis is Usha from Karnataka. I want paln start a plant nursery cultivation business. please give me business plan and basic info about the same.
  • vijay said on July 28, 2016
    Hi, i am vijay from delhi. i am interested in plant nursery. i am planning to start a nursery plant business. please gives me details about this plant and guide me. thanks
  • sneha Dhabade said on August 3, 2016
    I want to start nursery in Mumbai and also plan to sell online how can I get permits or license and any small courses you can suggest about gardening
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  • manish said on September 27, 2016
    Hi, i am manish from gulmohar bhopal (m.p). i am a owner of a piece of land with tubewell, which located at gulmohar bhopal (m.p) and i am interested to give it on rent for plant nursery. if any one interested than drop me message on manishstartup2@gmail.com
  • romi said on October 20, 2016
    i have open area and two small rooms 5500 sqft , ideal for nursery. location is rohini delhi. prime area. contact if interested ...kiwifigo10@yahoo.com
  • mphumuzi vilane said on October 21, 2016
    how to market a native plant nursery. help me out guys.
  • R D Maurya said on December 4, 2016
    Hi i want to start plant nursery. pls give me business plan and basic info about the same, I am from District Goakhpur, U.P.
  • Vinitha Jeevan said on January 12, 2017
    We would like to start a plant nursery in our 1.5 acre of land, thrissur kerala. Please share your ideas. Wats App - 00965 97645484
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  • Ashish said on April 11, 2017
    Hi, I have an idea about something new with the plant nursery, but dnt know where to start with, pls anyone help, from where to take plants at low cost, and how much money required for starting, or any one from delhi ncr nursery pls give your plant details because i want to do business with some other nursery also
  • mohan elnoorkar said on April 24, 2017
    i want to start a small nursery of fruit and other plants at bidar 585401. This place is 130 km from hyderabad, 140 km from latur
  • Jitender Pasan said on July 2, 2017
    Hi, I want to start a commercial nursery in South West Delhi. Need expert consultation. Please call back at 9312295393
  • SS said on July 6, 2017
    want to start rose nursery in pune, please contact 7218448693

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