Ranunculus Cut Flower Production in Utah

Authors

Shannon Rauter, Utah State UniversityFollow
Melanie Stock, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University

Publication Date

4-2023

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) is grown as a cool-season annual for cut flower production in Utah. Tuberous roots can be planted as early as November in a high tunnel for blooms beginning in April. For field production, plant in November with insulation or as early as possible in spring for blooms beginning in May. Flower production ceases when temperatures reach approximately 80°F, usually by early July in northern Utah. In North Logan, UT, high tunnels produced an average of 3 to 7 marketable stems per plant, compared to 1 to 2 stems per plant in the field. Profit potential is high when grown in a high tunnel and sold wholesale compared to other Utah-grown cut flowers.

Recommended Citation

Rauter, Shannon and Stock, Melanie, "Ranunculus Cut Flower Production in Utah" (2023). All Current Publications. Paper 2333.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2333