Setting the Right Prices
Purchasing the best plant material for the best price—that’s what we all want. At each stage of the sales process, plant pricing questions arise: Are we getting the best plant for the price? What makes this one worth more than the others we were considering? Can I get something nearly as good for less? We all want the best for our customers, but there are budgets to contend with.
Starting Your Plant Selling Business
In this guide, we’ll take you through the steps of starting your own plant selling business and consult experts to bring you tips on how to succeed. Learn everything from planting the seed to cultivating your brand to nurturing your customers.
- Pricing plants to sell online.
- Inventory and plant care.
The first step in starting a plant nursery is the seeds extraction without being destroyed from a fully grown fruit for the harvesting of seeds. Second is using those extracted seeds for plantation and the seeds should be sowed in seedbeds or germination trays for their future growth.
In 2019, the production value of fresh market vegetables in the US was approximately US$14.16 billion.
Marketing and Pricing Strategy
- Start a farmers market by following these 10 steps:
- STEP 1: Plan your business.
- Market price plants is a commodity that can be priced in different ways.
- We recommend exploring options of free shipping and shipping charges at your checkout.
- Go forth and harvest.
Buying your next plant online will be a positive experience and these tips will give you the best chance to grow a happy healthy plant.
How to Price Plants
The most important factor when pricing plants is the type, variety, growth rate, production time, and effort involved. Research prices at local plant shops for similar plants. Wholesale prices are typically 50% of retail prices. Books on profiting from backyard nurseries provide useful pricing info. Market pricing also depends on supply, demand, and quality.
Tips for Online Plant Sales
When selling plants online, care about them even after purchase. Customer success means your success. Offer care tips and follow up.
Color-code pricing tags rather than individually pricing hundreds of plants. Have a spring plant sale to fund your plant habit. Start small by dividing perennials.
Lawn Care Pricing Tips
The average lawn mowing price is $35 for a 50×75 foot lot here. To set price, divide the average price by the man-hour rate and multiply by 100. Gardeners typically charge $50-$100 per hour. Yard work prices range from $20-$150.
Selling plants takes time to profit. Invest in inventory and ads first. Offer free shipping on bigger orders or flat shipping rates. Provide guidance on purchases. Guarantees build trust.