Saturday 11 August 2018

Tips on Starting A Bonsai Nursery

Growing bonsai plants is a popular hobby which is practiced by many people across the world but there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding this hobby. There are many people who refrain from starting bonsai business thinking that it is complex, but you do not know about starter kits. Bonsai starter kits help to attain what is difficult and eases the process of growing bonsai. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced planter, it is always fun and enjoyable to grow bonsai. The activity is fun and relaxing and those who indulge in it love to spend hours and days growing bonsai's. You can now start your own bonsai nursery if you want. Choose a starter kit if you are a beginner in growing bonsai's. The entire process can be a learning experience for you. All your doubts and apprehensions will be cleared off. Before starting a nursery, you have to gather some items like nursery pots, and bonsai plants or seeds. You can also grow bonsai's on the raised benches but for this you need the resource.
Bonsai Nursery
Bonsai Nursery
 However, for growing bonsai's you need to spend time, money and effort. Also, you need to be patient and creative. You can start with growing indoor bonsai which simply requires sunlight, water, manure, soil, and time. As the tree is in the growing stage, it needs to be looked after pretty well. It is not that difficult to grow indoor bonsai, but one has to learn proper ways of cultivating it. The demand for Bonsai trees is on the rise since more and more people are moving to the urban regions where there is not any greenery. So, people want to have their own green space. There is huge demand for green trees in the urban areas so, you can make a lot of money if you start your own bonsai nursery.

How many Trees you can grow?

Your backyard bonsai nursery can grow more than hundreds of trees. Only in one acre of land, you may grow thousands of bonsai's. Assess the available space and compare that to the number of trees you want to grow. Spend some time to make choices with regards to bonsai tree you wish to grow. You may also consider the climate of the area and the demand for bonsai trees. Grow bonsai trees that are high in demand. Factor in the time and cost that will be incurred simultaneously during the production of the nursery.

What Trees to grow?

This is the most important consideration to make. Before growing any tree, consider its demand among the buyers. Some of the popular trees are Chinese elm, Japanese Maple, Japanese Black Pine and birch. You may research on the internet to find the names of best bonsai trees and start growing them. Juniper tree is also very popular, but it needs a lot of care and maintenance. If you are not sure of growing them, hire an expert planter. Also, there are other bonsai trees, such as Hemlocks and pines which are also very popular.

Consider the use of raised Benches

Bonsai Nursery
Bonsai Nursery
Commercial growers prefer the use of raised benches for growing bonsai's. It gets easier to water the tree or prune it. You have plenty of space below the bench to store supplies. If you are growing Japanese Maple, you have to arrange for partial shade.  Use shade clothes in between the posts for shading. To earn some money, you may sell off the starter plants.

Assess the available budget and how much money will be required for bonsai nursery. If you want quick results, buy the seeds and grow starter trees. Generally, a bonsai tree of 1 year old is ready to sell. So, you got to have patience to earn success in it.





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