How to Start a Nursery Business in India: A Step-by-Step Guide

Select the nursery site near marketing centres to ensure convenient and cost-effective transportation of products without damage. Ensure it is located close to high-quality soil and water sources.

Test the soil which should be porous, well-drained, and light to medium in texture. The ideal soil pH should be between 6.5 - 7.5. The soil must not have harmful elements or be too saline in nature.

Choose the right products to target a bigger market. The products can be flowering plants, shade-loving foliage, and those suitable for gardens, businesses, and residential buildings.

Create temporary or permanent seedbed structures and raise the beds at least 0.5 to 0.75 meters above the ground. According to the land space, the width of the beds can range from 0.75 to 1 meter.

Plant quality mother plants from sources such as agricultural universities or government-run nurseries. Careful procurement of these plants directly influences the success and sales of nursery stock.

Storing fertile soil & compost manure depends upon the climate. During summers, soil and compost are stored until the early winter or rainy season, when flower seedlings are raised.

Nursery beds are used to plant propagated plants for plant hardening or better growth. Usually, such a nursery bed is established in partial shade.

Manures & Fertilizers application is an important aspect for the healthy growth of plants. Chemicals like herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and pesticides can be used to manage insects.

Watering or irrigation is another essential step in the nursery business. A well of 12 m depth X 3 m diameter, along with a 2 HP kerosene pump set, is ideal.