Poinsettias

Key Requirements

Land	Low
Labor	High
Capital	High

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Markets

Direct to Consumer
- Farmer's Market
- On-Farm
Florists

Pests & Disease

Potential disease problems include Rhizoctonia root and stem rot, Pythium root rot, Thielaviopsis black root rot, Botrytis blight and bacterial soft rot. Regular preventative fungicide drenches in combination with good sanitation and cultural practices are essential to controlling poinsettia diseases. Common insect pests include whiteflies, thrips, fungus gnats, shoreflies and spider mites. Using yellow sticky cards to monitor insect populations can help growers determine when and how often insecticides should be applied.

Variable Cost per Acre

Costs and returns are presented as estimates. They will vary based on your farm and markets.

Variable Returns per Acre

Costs and returns are presented as estimates. They will vary based on your farm and markets.

Challenges

A heated greenhouse structure is necessary for poinsettia production.

Poinsettia production is a high risk business with significant start up costs as well as demanding labor and management.

Opportunities

Growers who produce multiple varieties will have the market advantage.