What Goes Into Growing High-Quality Flowers?

The Secrets to Growing High-Quality Flowers

Flowers have a special way of bringing joy and color to our lives. At JOCO Growers, we believe in growing the highest quality blooms that not only look beautiful but also thrive in your garden.

Twice a year, we host our popular flower fundraisers: our spring hanging basket flowers sale and our fall potted mums sale. These events are a great opportunity to bring some of our best flowers into your home while supporting a good cause. But what is it that makes our flowers stand out?

The answer lies in three of our flower growing practices: we give our flowers plenty of space to grow, we let them grow slowly and in cooler conditions, and we avoid harmful chemicals. Each of these methods helps us ensure that our flowers are not only stunning but also strong and healthy.

In this blog, we’re going to take a closer look at these growing techniques. Keep reading to learn why spacing is crucial for healthy growth, how a slower, cooler growing process results in more robust blooms, and why we choose natural over chemical treatments to keep our flowers and the environment safe.

Whether you’re preparing for our spring sale or looking forward to the rich colors of our fall mums, you’ll learn why our flowers are a great choice for your garden.

Giving Flowers Plenty of Space to Grow

Room to Bloom: The Importance of Space Getting Flowers to Grow

Imagine trying to flourish in a crowded space with limited resources—it wouldn’t be easy. Flowers feel the same way. Just like us, they need their own space to grow and thrive. At JOCO Growers, we understand that giving flowers enough room is key to their health and beauty.

Why Space Matters

When flowers are planted too closely together, they end up competing for essential resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients. This competition can lead to weaker plants with less vibrant blooms. Crowding also limits air circulation, increasing the risk of diseases that can quickly spread among plants.

By spacing out our flower farms, each plant gets everything it needs to grow strong and healthy. Adequate space also allows for better light penetration and airflow, which helps prevent mold and mildew. This leads to healthier plants that can produce more and larger flowers.

How We Plant Our Flowers at JOCO Growers

At JOCO Growers, we take the spacing of our garden flowers seriously. Each flower is given enough room to spread its roots and absorb the nutrients it needs. For our spring hanging baskets and fall potted mums, we maximize space and minimize competition.

For example, when growing our hanging baskets, we determine the best number of plants per basket. This careful planning means that each flower has room to grow, leading to fuller and lusher arrangements. With our potted mums, we make sure each pot has enough soil volume to support the plant’s growth and prevent overcrowding.

We also use specific techniques to space out flowers in our greenhouses. Whether it’s row planting or staggered arrangements, we make sure every plant has access to full sunlight, water, and nutrients. This is how we grow flowers that are not only beautiful but also resilient and long lasting.

Growing Flowers Slow and Cold

Patience is Best: Slow Growth is Good

In our fast-paced world, the best things often come to those who wait—and flowers are no exception. At JOCO Growers, we believe in the power of growing flowers slowly and under cooler conditions. This patient approach helps us cultivate blooms that are stronger, more vibrant, and longer lasting.

Why Grow Flowers Slow and Cold?

Rushing the growth of flowers can lead to weaker plants that are more susceptible to diseases and less able to handle stress. Rapid growth often leads to flowers with thin stems and dull colors. On the other hand, growing flowers slowly allows them to develop strong structures and rich, deep hues.

When flowers are grown in a cooler environment, they tend to grow at a steadier pace. This slower growth helps the plants build sturdy stems that can support larger and more numerous blooms. Cooler temperatures can also enhance the color intensity of the flowers, making them more beautiful.

By growing flowers slowly and in cooler temperatures, we’re giving them the best chance to develop fully and beautifully. This approach leads to healthier, more robust flowers that stand out in any garden.

Growing Garden Flowers at JOCO Growers

At JOCO Growers, we’ve embraced the slow and cold growing method as a core part of our cultivation strategy. For our spring hanging baskets and fall mums, we carefully control the growing conditions to encourage steady, strong growth.

In our greenhouses, we regulate the temperature to keep it cooler, especially during the early stages of growth. This helps our flowers grow a strong foundation. We also extend the growing season, allowing perennial plants more time to grow and mature at a natural pace. We don’t rush our flowers to be ready by a specific date; instead, we let them grow as nature intended.

For our spring hanging baskets, this results in fuller baskets with blooms that are strong and vibrant. The plants develop strong stems and lush foliage that can support the weight of multiple blossoms. Our fall mums also benefit from cooler temperatures, producing dense, colorful blooms perfect for autumn gardens.

Avoiding Harmful Chemicals

Pure and Natural: Growing Without Harmful Chemicals

To grow the best flowers, we believe in keeping things natural. At JOCO Growers, we avoid using harmful chemicals in our flower cultivation. This not only protects the environment but also ensures that our flowers are as healthy and vibrant as possible.

The Harm of Chemicals

Many conventional flower growers rely on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to boost growth and ward off pests. While these chemicals can produce quick results, they can come with big downsides.

Synthetic fertilizers can degrade soil quality over time, stripping it of essential nutrients and disrupting its natural balance. This can lead to weaker plants that are dependent on continuous chemical inputs to thrive. These chemicals can also run off into nearby water sources, harming local ecosystems and wildlife.

Pesticides pose their own set of problems. They do target harmful insects but they can also kill beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies, which are crucial for the health of our gardens and the environment. Overuse of pesticides can lead to pest resistance, requiring even stronger chemicals to control them in the future. Being exposed to these chemicals can also pose health risks, especially to those handling or coming into close contact with treated plants.

By choosing to avoid harmful chemicals, we protect our soil, keep bees and butterflies safe, and make sure that our flowers are safe for everyone to enjoy.

How We Keep Our Flowers Safe at JOCO Growers

Cutting Flowers a Break from Chemicals

At JOCO Growers, we’re proud to use natural and sustainable growing practices. We use these eco-friendly methods to nurture our flowers and keep pests away.

Natural Fertilizers

Instead of synthetic options, we enrich our soil with organic matter like compost and manure. These natural fertilizers provide essential nutrients that improve soil health and promote strong plant growth. They release nutrients slowly, creating a stable environment that supports the long-term health of our flowers.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

We use IPM strategies to control pests in a balanced and sustainable way. This includes encouraging beneficial insects, like ladybugs and lacewings that prey on harmful pests. We also plant companion flowers and herbs that repel unwanted insects or attract good ones, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem in our fields and greenhouses.

Handpicking Pests

When needed, we handpick pests or use physical barriers to protect our plants. This allows us to manage pests effectively without resorting to harmful chemicals.

Healthy Growing Practices

Finally, we focus on creating strong plants that can naturally resist pests and diseases. By giving our flowers plenty of space, growing them slowly and in cooler conditions, and using natural fertilizers, we improve their ability to thrive without chemicals.

Our commitment to these practices means that our spring hanging baskets and fall potted mums are not only beautiful but also safe and environmentally friendly. You can enjoy their vibrant colors and lush growth, knowing they were grown with care and respect for nature.

Contact JOCO Growers Today to Set Up Your Own Flower Fundraiser

At JOCO Growers, growing high-quality flowers is more than just our business—it’s our passion, rooted in our respect for nature. By focusing on giving flowers plenty of space to grow, cultivating them slowly and in cooler conditions, and avoiding harmful chemicals, we ensure that every bloom we produce is beautiful.

These three growing practices come to life in our two flower fundraisers: our spring hanging basket flowers fundraiser and our fall potted mums fundraiser. These events offer you the chance to sell some of the finest flowers around while raising money for your school or organization.

Contact us today to learn more about our spring and fall fundraisers. Whether you’re looking to brighten your garden, support a local cause, or simply enjoy the beauty of our blooms, we’re here to help. Let’s grow something beautiful together!