FAQ

Who do we sell to?: We sell to growers in the industry. We do not sell to the public.

How many plugs do I have to order?: You have to order a minimum of 50 geranium plugs or 1 tray of vegetative annuals per variety.
Can I use a broker to buy your material?: Yes, see our list of brokers in our catalog or on our website. You may also order directly from us.
When should I order?: You should order in the fall if possible to insure getting the varieties you want. Later orders are always welcome but are subject to availability.
Do labels automatically come with my order?: No, they have to be ordered separately from us.

How do we ship?: Customer Pick Up, Grower Truck Delivery, FedEx or UPS.
What is the cost of Grower Truck?: Delivery is calculated by a rate per region. Check our catalog or website for rates in your area.
Any restrictions on when I can pick up an order?: Our pick up hours are Mon-Fri 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. We require a 24-48 hour notice upon your pickup time. Some Saturday pickup hours are available with pre approval from our office.
What are the charges with FedEx and UPS?: We charge $6.00 per box plus actual shipping charges.
How many rooted cuttings can we get in a box?: One box holds either, 4 trays of geraniums (100 plugs,) 5 trays of vegetative annuals (98 or 72 tray) or any 4 tray combination.
How many unrooted cuttings can we get in a box?: Approximately 1500 cuttings
Will you ship less?: Yes, but the freight charges might stay the same.
Can you ship Pefinished, Unfinished or 3” pots FedEx/UPS?: No, shipping charges would be too high. They are only available by pick up or grower truck delivery.
Do you ship when it is really cold?: We watch the weather forecast and if it’s too cold, we hold off until weather permits.
What is best Overnight, 2nd Day or Ground?: We always try to choose the most economical shipping method. We base this on your location and the quantity of boxes being shipped. However, we do ship unrooted cuttings overnight to ensure the best quality for sticking.

Do you charge a royalty?: No, we do not.
Can we take cuttings from your Geraniums?: Yes, however, if it’s from one of our patented varieties, we restrict the use to your own production and not for resale to another grower.

What is the difference between Prefinished and Unfinished?: Prefinished 4” and 4.5” geraniums need to be ordered at least 8 weeks ahead of time and are put up by order.

Unfinished 6” 8” and 10” are bench run and will need to be cleaned and shaped in order to finish off for spring.

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