Ways to Save

There are many different ways to grow your profits when ordering from us. Many customers are unaware of the different ways we can save you money, so today I will cover those for you.

10% Early Order Discounts

This is the best way to save, and has the added benefit of allowing the grower to custom grow your order. It also prevents you from having to scramble for product in the spring through current availability. Our early order discount for seeds is until the end of September every year.

The following plug growers offer early order discounts until the end of October:

Anything from Raker (PK)

Anything from Knox (PX)

Plugs from Plug Connection (PL)

Plugs from Gro N Sell (PH)

You've still got a few weeks left, so if you haven't sent your plug orders in, now is a great time.

Shipping Included

If you are in Hawaii, or Alaska, you know how expensive freight can be. Raker, Plug Connection, and Knox (only for seeded plugs) all include it in their price. Its also a good idea to use these growers if you are a school that has to meet an exact amount on a purchase order.

Smart Ship Weeks

If you do Proven Winners from PleasantView, they offer smart ship weeks that can save you $30 to $40 on freight costs. All of you will not be able to benefit from this, but for the three states that do:

Colorado Smart Ship Weeks: 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, & 16

North & South Dakota Smart Ship Weeks: 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16

Volume Discounts

The more you order, the more you save. We have volume discounts on seed, as well as plugs. Combine all of your seed orders together to save the most:

Seed Volume Discounts

$250-$500 - 5%

$500.01-$1,000 - 10%

$1,000.01-$2,000 - 15%

$2,000.01-$3,000 - 20%

$3,000.01-$5,000 - 25%

$5,000.01-$10,000 - 30%

$10,000.01 and up - Call for a quote

Our plug and plant growers also offer volume discounts, so please ask if you would like information on your favorite growers' volume discount levels.

The volume discounts are in addition to your 10% discount.

Please feel free to share your ideas, or thoughts about other ways we can save you money. Of course, service matters, and that is the most important thing that I bring to the table.

As always, thanks for reading!
-JK

Ride the Wave

Wave petunias are amazing. When you are looking for an easily recognizable petunia that will fill out a basket like no other, they are the way to go. Since some people get confused by the different types of Waves, I have broken down the differences:

Standard Waves

The lowest growing of the wave family (4"-6" tall), they make a great groundcover. They will spread up to four feet, and are perfect for beds, window boxes, planters and baskets.

Easy Waves

The same as a standard wave, only taller (6"-12" tall). Lots of colors to choose from, including "Burgundy Star", one of my favorites.

Shock Waves

A bit slower in some climates than other waves, but they make a great groundcover and grow very well even into late summer.

Tidal Wave

Humongous growth habit, almost two feet tall by five feet in some instances. Not much color to choose from, though.

Double Waves

These are becoming more popular, and are great for unique looking mixed baskets.

Waves are more expensive than your standard petunia, but they are totally worth it. Your customers will appreciate the quality and be willing to pay more for something that has a proven track record.

Some tips for growing Waves from seed:

 4” (10cm) pot 1 plant per pot 10 – 12 weeks
6” (15cm) pot 2 – 3 plants per pot 10 – 12 weeks
10” (25cm) basket 3 – 4 plants per basket 10 – 13 weeks

Give them at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day, fertilize every few weeks, medium amounts of water, and they will perform every bit as well as you've heard.

This one definitely lives up to the hype. Feel free to share your experiences or questions about this series in the comments section below.

-JK