Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleWith their bright colours and large blooms, gerbera flowers "just make you feel happy" according to a Queensland grower of more than 20 years.They have up to 6,000 plants of 30 varieties under production in six basic colours and many shades in between.Gerbera flowers come in six basic colours every shade in between.
"I'm no expert on this but my understanding is they're known as the Barberton daisy, which was from Africa," he says.Mr Borthwick says growing gerberas is a full-time operation that requires ongoing commitment.
"It's 24/7, pretty much like a dairy herd. They need to be picked every week, twice a week they need to be looked after, cared for, and a lot those [initial] farmers have all disappeared."While the constant rain and lack of sunshine throughout 2022 had proven to be difficult growing conditions on the farm, Mr Borthwick says the COVID-19 pandemic had created both changes — and opportunities.
Who doesn't like flowers? Good to have a nice little business going that keeps the money ticking over...money for jam.
good stuff, Andrew!