flower farm design
Starting a cut flower farm is exciting, however it can easily become overwhelming for those new to growing flowers. Row spacing, bed orientation, irrigation layout and workflows decide how many stems come out of a given piece of land - long before the first seed goes in the ground.
Ecologic Solutions designs flower farm sites for growers who are starting out or reworking an existing plot: no-dig bed systems, drip irrigation layout, and row spacing built for efficient harvesting. The approach is proven by Florist&Farmer, Ecologic Solutions' own micro-farm in the Macedon Ranges - a 120 sq m no-dig, chemical-free cut flower operation that produced over 20,000 stems in its first season.
how it works
Two tiers, depending on your site:
Species & Layout Shortlist - A focused starting point: a species shortlist suited to the site's climate and goals, paired with a basic bed layout and spacing plan. Suited to growers who want a clear starting design without a full site consultation.
Full Site Design - A complete site plan: bed layout, row spacing, irrigation routing, and a workflow-first design that accounts for planting succession and harvest access across the whole plot. Suited to growers committing land and capital and wanting the layout right the first time.
Every design is grounded in a no-dig, chemical-free approach - building fertility by layering compost onto the soil rather than tilling it in.
why design first?
Getting your flower farm design right from the start can save years of wasted time, labour and money. Good design reduces inefficiencies in bed layout, irrigation, access, harvesting and infrastructure. Getting it wrong can mean relocating beds, rebuilding systems, wasting water and inputs, and losing valuable production. A well-designed farm creates an efficient foundation that supports productivity, profitability and future growth.
Let's talk about your land.
Tell me a bit about your site and what you're hoping to achieve - I'll get back to you personally, whether that's an on-site consultation or a remote design for wherever you're based.