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Farm Overview
Crop Production
We grow flowers
Soil Management & Practices
People with mental health conditions
Economics
Labour, Seeds & plants, Inputs (compost, amendments)
Farmers markets, Retail shops, Wholesalers
Ecological Performance
Cover crops / green manures, Mulching (organic, plastic, living), Manual weeding, Soil health improvement (compost, vermicompost, microbial inoculants), Physical barriers (nets, fleece, row covers, insect tunnels), Biological control (predators, parasitoids, microbial biocontrols), Use of natural plant extracts (e.g. neem, garlic, soap, essential oils), Minimal use of approved organic pesticides
Mulching (organic, plastic, living), Manual weeding, Soil health improvement (compost, vermicompost, microbial inoculants), Biological control (predators, parasitoids, microbial biocontrols), Adjusted planting dates / crop timing, Water management (drip irrigation, avoiding leaf wetness), Use of natural plant extracts (e.g. neem, garlic, soap, essential oils), Minimal use of approved organic pesticides
Cover crops / green manures, Mulching (organic, plastic, living), Manual weeding, Soil health improvement (compost, vermicompost, microbial inoculants)
Challenges & Success Factors
Labour, Finance, Risk (weather, pests, diseases)
Training, Advisory support, Cooperation / networks
Education & Training
- Short course or workshop (? 1 week)
Reflection & Satisfaction
The skills of growing and market development increased a lot
To increase production and customer base
In order for small horticultural enterprises to compete with conventional or larger set ups, they need to develop strong relationships with their customers
Satisfaction Ratings (1-5 scale)
Farm Characteristics & Media
Doonmoon flowers specialises in growing high quality flowers in a non mechanised environment and selling them through developing strong interpersonal relationships with customers and wholesalers.
No-till bed systems with permanent beds, Biological pest and disease management (beneficial insects, netting, compost teas), Regular compost and vermicompost applications to maintain soil biology, Transfer-mulching with fresh plant material, Season extension with low tunnels or caterpillar tunnels, Weekly standardized crop planning and task boards, Direct marketing: CSA, farm stand, restaurant partnerships, Use of simple hand tools for precision work (Broadfork, Tilther, Paperpot)