the comericial greenhouse. chapter one “locations in the united states” objectives: 1.list areas...
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The Comericial GreenhouseThe Comericial Greenhouse
Chapter OneChapter One
“Locations in the United States”
OBJECTIVES:
1. List areas of major flower crop production in the U.S.
2. List ten highest value florist crops
3. List top six states in floriculture production
“Locations in the United States”
OBJECTIVES:
1. List areas of major flower crop production in the U.S.
2. List ten highest value florist crops
3. List top six states in floriculture production
Industry BackgroundIndustry Background
Small start in Philadelphia in early 1800’s Total industry is worth $2 trillion dollars Foliage plants boomed in 1970 and has
steadied out since then. Foliage plants account for over half of
potted plant sales.
Small start in Philadelphia in early 1800’s Total industry is worth $2 trillion dollars Foliage plants boomed in 1970 and has
steadied out since then. Foliage plants account for over half of
potted plant sales.
Areas of major flower crop production in the U.S.Areas of major flower crop production in the U.S.
Major Areas: California Washington Oregon Hawaii Colorado Texas Florida
Major Areas: California Washington Oregon Hawaii Colorado Texas Florida
Plant Types:a) Leads in foliage; gladiolus &
chrysanthemumsb) Roses capital, increase foliagec) Carnations, some foliage and rosesd) Anthuriums and orchids; small $’se) Leading Agriculture state,
Chrysanthemums, carnations, roses produced in high numbers; seed production; poinsettias
f) Bulbs (lily, iris, narcissus)g) Azaleash) Grafted and Budded Rosesi) Christmas holy and other cut greens
Plant Types:a) Leads in foliage; gladiolus &
chrysanthemumsb) Roses capital, increase foliagec) Carnations, some foliage and rosesd) Anthuriums and orchids; small $’se) Leading Agriculture state,
Chrysanthemums, carnations, roses produced in high numbers; seed production; poinsettias
f) Bulbs (lily, iris, narcissus)g) Azaleash) Grafted and Budded Rosesi) Christmas holy and other cut greens
Top 10 Florist CropsTop 10 Florist Crops
Major Florist Crops Azalea Carnations Foliage Plants Poinsettia Orchid Chrysanthemums Rose Lily Geraniums Gladiolus
Major Florist Crops Azalea Carnations Foliage Plants Poinsettia Orchid Chrysanthemums Rose Lily Geraniums Gladiolus
Ranking Order:
1. Chrysanthemums $120 million
2. Rose $60 million
3. Carnations $55 million
4. Foliage Plants $50 million
5. Geraniums $25 million
6. Gladiolus $ 21 million
7. Poinsettia $20 million
8. Azalea $19.5 million
9. Orchid $13 million
10. Lily $11 million
Ranking Order:
1. Chrysanthemums $120 million
2. Rose $60 million
3. Carnations $55 million
4. Foliage Plants $50 million
5. Geraniums $25 million
6. Gladiolus $ 21 million
7. Poinsettia $20 million
8. Azalea $19.5 million
9. Orchid $13 million
10. Lily $11 million
Specialty InformationSpecialty Information
Florida is grows large quantities of chrysanthemums because of the states ability to control flowering all year round.
The Pacific northwest region (California, Washington, and Oregon) have ideal climate to grow bulbs
Holland is the cheapest country to purchase flowers from especially bulbs in part do to the cheep shipping cost.
Florida is grows large quantities of chrysanthemums because of the states ability to control flowering all year round.
The Pacific northwest region (California, Washington, and Oregon) have ideal climate to grow bulbs
Holland is the cheapest country to purchase flowers from especially bulbs in part do to the cheep shipping cost.
Top Six States In Horticulture ProductionTop Six States In Horticulture Production