How to Make $60,000 a Year With a Bamboo Nursery

                                      

Bamboo is one of the most widely-used landscaping plants, which means there is a high demand for good, healthy bamboo plants. You can take advantage of this demand by growing bamboo for profit. Here’s how you can make $60,000 a year growing bamboo:

                                  

It’s important to know that growing bamboo is not a get-rich-quick scheme. You certainly won’t make $60,000 overnight. But with some smart choices and hard work, you really can make a nice income. As with any business, it’s recommended you start small. Don’t try to grow too many varieties of bamboo at first, and let your business grow naturally. Soon you could be making $60,000 a year.

So let’s do the math. Container-grown bamboo, on average, sells for $25 each. In a quarter acre, you can fit 2400 plants. Selling 2400 plants priced at $25 a piece will get you $60,000.

When you’re ready to begin, the first thing you need to consider is your climate and environment. If winter temperatures frequently drop below zero F. then you should consider growing something other than bamboo. If winter temperatures consistently stay above zero F. you should be able to grow healthy bamboo plants. To protect your plants from winter temperatures and winds, consider planting them on a slightly-sloping hill that faces south, or in a sheltered area.

Now you need to think about your soil. Is it healthy enough to grow bamboo plants? By growing your bamboo plants in containers, you can mix a custom soil blend that will be just right for bamboo. Also, be sure you have plenty of room for your plants. Remember, a quarter acre can make you about $60,000 a year, growing in 3 to 5 gallon pots.

So what should you grow? Simply put, you need to grow what sells. For a business to be successful, they need to offer a product that people want to buy. It’s no different for a bamboo business. Visit your local garden center and find out what the top sellers are. Ask landscapers just what they frequently buy and use. If you can provide high quality bamboo plants at a fair price, then you’ll sell a lot of plants.

Once your plants are potted, be sure to give them the care and attention they need. Most bamboo varieties need a lot of sunlight, so be sure to plant them in an area that can provide just that. Also, only use organic fertilizers. You want the bamboo plants to grow up big and healthy.