Growing a Cut Flower Business from the Garden

From Hobby to IncomeA well-designed half-acre cutting garden can generate $30,000–$60,000 AUD per year in revenue in major Australian cities. Even a small urban garden operation (200m²) can produce meaningful supplemental income through farmers markets, florists, and direct-to-customer subscription bundles.Species for ProfitabilityThe most commercially valuable cutting flowers combine high stem prices, long vase life, and/or year-round availability. Ranunculus: $3–8 per stem at retail; extr…