What you'll learn
What are Ranunculus and Anemones
Why should you grow them
Why they do well in climates like Colorado
How to pick the right size corm to grow based on the results you want
Where to buy corms
What's the difference between buying wholesale and retail
Making a plan to grow your flowers
Why you should plan at least a year in advance
When to soak and pre-sprout
When to plant
When to harvest
When you should plant in cold climates
How to space the planting based on varities
How to order your corms and store them until you're ready to plant
How long to soak your corms and what temperature should it be
How aerating your water can get you better results
Planting direct to soil versus continuing in cell tray containers
What depth do you plant your corms
Where to place irrigation lines and how long to irrigate
Weed and Pest management including how to introduce beneficial insects
When is the best stage to harvest for each variety of flower
How deep to cut the stem
Post harvest conditioning to make sure your flowers last the longest
Answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions
Requirements
Intermediate knowledge of gardening and tools
Healthy garden soil, raised bed, or flower pots
Description
Little Hollow Flower Farms has come to be known as one of the most premiere Cut Flower farms in the region and in particular have developed a reputation for turning out some of the most beautiful Ranunculus and Anemones around. Owners Dustin Saunders and Kate Davenport will share their vast knowledge of working with these plants revealing some of their trade secrets that have been painstakingly developed through years of trial and error. This comprehensive course will take you through a year long process of planning, planting, and growing on through to harvest. You will get demonstrations filmed right at their farm in Berthoud, Colorado along with class room instructions on key details such as how to pick the right size corm to grow and where to buy them. How to soak and rehydrate the corms after they arrive and then force pre-sprouting before you put them in the ground. There's valuable information for every stage in the process that maintains organic and environmental practices that have been adapted to Colorado's climate. Dustin and Kate are excited for this opportunity to set up aspiring flower farmer's for success when growing these unique and highly sought after flowers. We hope you will join us!
Who this course is for:
Intermediate to Advanced gardeners

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