Grow Flowers that Sell: Top 10 Sellers at Brightflower Farm - Farminar

Growing specialty cut flowers can be profitable in wholesale markets. Learn some of the most profitable varieties and products sold at Brightflower Farm, a small cut flower farm in Stockton, IL. Jeanie McKewan, owner and founder of Brightflower Farm, will share top selections, growing methods, and tips on production systems to help boost sales and profits in your cut flower operation.
Jeanie McKewan launched Brightflower Farm in 2006 where she grows cut flowers on about 2 acres near Stockton, Illinois. She grows in open fields, high tunnels, and in raised-bed containers, marketing them to florists, designers and a national chain of grocery stores.
This farminar was recorded on December 5, 2017.

[@Stauffer-fs8kz]

Thank you, THANK YOU SOOOO much for the very helpful information!! I grow cut flowers to sell, and this video is packed with knowledge and experience! SO happy to hear these tips!

[@patriciarussell8450]

Flower petals are never wasted, worms love eating them. I pick them up from a flower farmer 1x a week. I sort and put all petals into a tote and then go from tote to tote sprinkling them in each. I ramble on too much, good video love the questions getting answered. Thanks.

[@agustasister5624]

Well...i imagine u have a hard time.getting employees...standing up all day doing cutting...i would do that but would have to sit down ...guess its hard to employ handicapped people.

[@practicalfarmers]

Hello Agusta, Thank you for your comment! I think Jeanie would be more than happy to accommodate if she had a handicapped person apply. Thanks!