Cut Flowers

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UNH Cooperative Extension provides research-based information, education and resources for commercial cut flower growers in New Hampshire and across the region. Find practical guidance on cut flower production, crop planning, soil fertility and irrigation, pest and disease management, marketing, sales and farm business management. Explore articles, fact sheets, videos, tools, upcoming programs and other resources designed to help cut flower growers make informed production and business decision

Articles

Videos from Extension experts, plus practical tools and guides for cut flower growers
Explore UNH Extension videos, tools and guides on cut flower production, fertility, pricing, sales forecasting and more. Learn More
Extension offers several summer meetings for farmers
UNH Extension’s Twilight Meetings provide space for farmers and people interested in learning more about farming to gather in person or virtually to l... Learn More
UNH Cooperative Extension is expanding its educational and networking programs for this rapidly growing sector of New Hampshire farmers and growers. J... Learn More

Resources

Resource Category Topic Type
Guide: How to Set Up and Manage Your Google Business Profile
Learn about the powerful Google Business™ Profile with step-by-step instructions to claim, manage and edit your business listing.
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management Resources, Agricultural Marketing & Sales Cut Flowers, Agriculture & Gardens
Water pH & Pesticide Mixing: A Quick Reference for New Hampshire Applicators
Maintaining proper water pH is critical for pesticide effectiveness, as many pesticides degrade rapidly in alkaline conditions due to a process called...
Agriculture & Gardens, Pesticide Safety Education Cut Flowers, Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Constructing a Greenhouse or High Tunnel [video]
A one-of-a-kind, comprehensive 6-part video series covering the intricacies of greenhouse or high tunnel construction. Developed by the University of ...
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Homesteading Cut Flowers, Agriculture & Gardens Video
Growing Woody Cut Branch Crops [fact sheet]
Introduction<br /> <br />  <br /> <br /> Cut branch crops are shrubs from which branches are harvested for their unique shape, color, flowers or f...
Location: Durham Campus
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Landscape Installation & Maintenance Cut Flowers, Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Sales Forecasting For Agricultural Businesses
Conducting research to estimate the market potential of a new product or venture<br /> <br /> After several years in business, you’re thinking about...
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management Resources Cut Flowers, Agriculture & Gardens
Understanding Your Soil Test Results [fact sheet]
What is a soil test?<br /> <br /> The soil testing lab takes your soil sample, dries it, and runs a small portion of the sample through a series of ...
Agriculture & Gardens, Soil Testing Services Cut Flowers, Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Sales Forecasting [workbook]
This Excel workbook is designed to assist farmers, and owners of similar businesses, with  forecasting the sales of up to five products. A product sal...
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management Resources, Agricultural Marketing & Sales Cut Flowers, Agriculture & Gardens Worksheet
Coös County 4-H Resources
RECORD KEEPING<br /> <br /> 4-H Financial Report, Annual Leader Report (.pdf) (word)<br /> <br /> 4-H Garden Project Record Book<br /> <br /> Pr...
4-H Berry Crops, Cut Flowers, tree fruit crops & orchards, vegetable crops, Health, Food Safety for Processors, New Hampshire 4-H
Magnifiers & Other Visual Aids for Insect Monitoring [fact sheet]
Hand lenses are small inexpensive optical devices that are easy to carry on a lanyard or folded up in a pocket. Most of them magnify 5 to 20 times. Th...
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden Cut Flowers, Agriculture & Gardens
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
Integrated pest management (IPM) is an ecological approach to pest control that combines several different techniques to maintain pests below damaging...
Agriculture & Gardens, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Cut Flowers, Agriculture & Gardens