Fact Sheets - Ornamentals
Dahlia Production
Dahlias are popular additions to many gardens because they display a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. They are also an excellent source of cut flowers for indoor arrangements.
Peony Budget - High Tunnel
This budget contains costs (preplant and site preparation, establishment and maintenance, harvest and storage) and returns for the production and sale of
peony cut flowers that were grown in a high tunnel.
Peony Budget - Field
This budget contains costs (preplant and site preparation, establishment and maintenance, harvest and storage) and returns for the production and sale of
peony cut flowers that were grown in the field.
Peony Cut Flower Production
Peonies are a popular perennial cut flower with potential for high returns in Utah’s cut flower market. In some markets, high quality stems are sold individually for $3 to $5 or more.
Snapdragon Budget - High Tunnel
This budget contains costs (preplant and site preparation, establishment and maintenance, and harvest and processing) and returns for the production and sale of snapdragon cut flowers that were grown in a high tunnel.
Snapdragon Budget - Field
This budget contains costs (preplant and site preparation, establishment and maintenance, and harvest and processing) and returns for the production and sale of snapdragon cut flowers that were grown in a field.
Sweet Pea Cut Flower Production
Sweet peas are a cool-season annual in Utah, and cut flower production is improved with the use of high tunnels. Sweet peas should be transplanted early in the spring and harvested until hot summer temperatures decrease stem length and quality
Zinnia Cut Flower Production
Zinnias are a warm-season annual in Utah. They can be grown in the field or in a high tunnel and thrive in Utah’s hot summers once they are established. Zinnias can be successfully direct seeded or transplanted.