Rating 5.0 out of 5 (3 ratings in Udemy)
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 …
Rating 5.0 out of 5 (3 ratings in Udemy)
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
DescriptionLittle 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!