Embracing the Art of Flower Cultivation in Kenya
In Kenya, the cultivation and marketing of flowers offer a beautiful opportunity to create a world filled with love, beauty, and romance. Flowers hold both symbolic and economic value, making them highly sought after for personal adornment, decoration, and the extraction of perfumes and other products. This blog explores the art of growing flowers, the production process, general costs, and the potential revenue in the Kenyan flower market.
Cultivating a Beautiful World: The Art of Flower Cultivation
Flower cultivation is an art that involves the activity and craft of growing plants to create a beautiful world around us. While flowers are symbols of love, beauty, and affection, they also have significant economic value. The demand for flowers is high, especially for personal adornment and decoration. Their value extends beyond their aesthetic appeal, as flowers are also used in the extraction of perfumes and other products.
The Production Process: Nurturing Beauty in Every Step
Flowers can be grown in various types of soil, but most soils benefit from treatment before planting. Well-worked and well-drained soils provide the best conditions for thriving flowers. It is advisable to prepare flower beds 6-12 months in advance to ensure their longevity. Propagation methods include seeds, stem or root cuttings, layering, budding, and grafting. Stem cuttings are the most commonly used method. After planting the seeds in a nursery, they are watered sparingly three times a week and kept free of weeds. Once the stems have grown, they are transferred to the actual field using wooden structures.
General Costs: Investing in a Blooming Business
To set up a flower cultivation venture, production costs are assumed for 312 days per year with a daily capacity of 500 bundles of flowers. Depreciation is calculated based on a four-year life span of assets, written off at a rate of 25% per year. Direct costs encompass materials, supplies, and other expenses directly related to producing flowers.
Embracing the Flower Market: Revenue Potential in Kenya
With a daily production capacity estimated at 360 flowers, a well-established flower cultivation and marketing business in Kenya has the potential to generate revenue of US$193,752 per year. The Kenyan flower market is characterized by high demand, presenting ample opportunities for entrepreneurs to tap into this thriving industry.
As you embark on the journey of cultivating and marketing flowers, you contribute not only to the beauty of our surroundings but also to Kenya’s economic growth. Embrace the art of flower cultivation, nurture the beauty in every step of the production process, and watch your business bloom.
