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Explore the thriving plant industries in CT, including greenhouses, nurseries, florists, and more. Discover the various plant science careers available in the state.
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CT’s largest plant industries are: • Greenhouse • Nursery & Landscape • Florists • In CT, all 3 of these areas generate: • $949 million dollars per year • 2,500 companies • 41,000 employees
Greenhouses • Over 200 Greenhouse growers in CT • Production of houseplants & annuals • Annual – a plant that completes its life cycle in one year (some flowers & vegetables)
Nursery & Landscape • “Nursery” refers to area where trees, shrubs, and perennials are grown • Perennial – fleshy plant that grows for several years without needing to be replanted • Landscaping includes lawn mowing, pruning, designing, planting
Florists in CT • 600 Floral Shops • 90 mass market florists (grocery stores) • 50 free lance florists (out of their homes) • 40 growers & suppliers
Other Plant Industries in CT • Fruit production • Vegetable production • Golf Courses • Plant Research Farms • Vineyards
Plant Science Careers • Floral Designer • Wholesale Florist Salesperson • Cut Flower Grower • Landscape Designer • Landscape Maintenance • Golf Course Superintendent
Vegetable and/or fruit grower • Greenhouse grower • Plant Science teacher • Plant Scientist/Researcher • Turf grass grower • Manager of a Botanical Garden • Plant Health Inspector – USDA • Journalist for gardening magazines • Greenhouse/Nursery supply salesperson