Becoming a Flower Grower in Queensland

About this role

Plant, cultivate and harvest flowering and foliage plants.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Flower Grower include:

• select and plant seeds, bulbs and seedlings
• cultivate flower and foliage production by maintaining optimal growing conditions
• harvest or collect, store, grade and package flowers for market
• assist with the sale and dispatch of flowers
• perform or oversee farming activities such as fertilising, pruning, pest and weed control
• maintain farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
• keep and evaluate records of farming activities and plan production to meet market demands
• may select, train and supervise staff and contractors.