SAE:

 Start A Vegetable Transplant Business

Description:
  • Vegetable plants are becoming harder to procure in some areas thereby creating a greater demand.
  • Vegetable plants can be sold to homeowners, small gardeners, wholesalers, retailers, and commercial producers and can also be used for personal use. Students may want to pool their plants to facilitate marketing.
  • Be sure to start varieties that are in greatest demand. Ask wholesalers or retailers which plants are in the greatest demand.
  • Be sure to produce "high quality" plants. Plants should not be spindly or diseased.
  • Can be done in greenhouse or a cold-frame .


Factors To Consider

Ranking: 1 = lowest 10 = highest

Time required

8

Investment

 4

Equipment needed

4

Skills required

 7

Facilities required

 7

Land required

 7

Labor Intensity

 9

Potential for income

 10

Transportation required

 8

Expansion possibilities

 10

Expertise needed

 9

Advertising needed

 7

Susceptible to disease

 8

Susceptible to insects

 7

Suitable for residential areas

 4

 

Other (specify)

Length of production cycle

 1-3 months depending on the variety

Regional

Yes

When to start project

 Mid-January to Mid-February


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