If you’re a passionate grower and you’ve got an abundance of plants, you might be wondering how to turn your green thumb into some green money.
Whether you’re growing flowers, vegetables, herbs, or succulents, there are plenty of ways to sell the plants you grow—and the good news is that it doesn’t have to require an intense amount of effort.
Here’s your guide for selling plants with ease.
#1: Sell Locally at Plant Fairs and Farmer’s Markets
If you want to start selling locally as quickly as possible, then consider setting up a booth at a local plant fair or market.
You can find out where these events are taking place by checking out local event listings or searching on social media.
This is a great way to spread word of mouth about your business and build up a loyal customer base in your area who will come back again and again for new plants.
Plus, depending on the event organizers, you may not even have to pay any fees in order to participate—so it’s worth looking into!
#2: Start an Online Storefront
Setting up and running an online store is easier than ever nowadays thanks to all the tools available.
You can get started with just a few clicks without having any technical knowledge yourself—all it takes is some basic setup work and then listing out all the plants you want to sell along with their descriptions and prices.
Once you get things set up online, customers from near or far can purchase from the comfort of their own homes without having to travel anywhere.
It’s worth noting that if you decide to go this route, make sure that your delivery options are clear so customers know what they will receive when they purchase from you online.
#3: Leverage Social Media Platforms
Social media platforms such as Instagram are great places for finding new buyers for your plants—all while simultaneously building up brand awareness around your business (which comes in handy if/when either option 1 or 2 above becomes viable).
Create accounts on these platforms so people can easily follow along with updates about what types of plants you have available and when they become available for purchase/pickup/delivery.
Posting high-quality photos of all the different plants will help create interest in them amongst potential buyers who come across your page(s).
Social media also provides another avenue for getting the word out about upcoming plant sales/events that may be taking place near them (or even online).
Conclusion
Selling plants doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming; there are plenty of creative ways that growers like yourself can monetize their green thumbs while still loving what they do!
Start small by selling locally at plant fairs and markets; expand slowly but thoughtfully by setting up an online storefront; leverage social media platforms like Instagram; before long, selling your homegrown plants will be second nature!
With these tips in hand, now’s a great time to start getting into the groove of selling what you grow! Happy growing!