Flower Cultivation Worker
かきさいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Flower cultivation workers produce floricultural products such as cut flowers and potted plants and perform cultivation tasks from seeding and seedling raising to transplanting, maintenance management, harvesting, and shipping to supply the market.
Description
Flower cultivation workers handle a series of cultivation tasks such as seeding, seedling raising, transplanting, fertilization, watering, pest and disease control, pruning, and cutting back in greenhouses or open fields to produce high-quality cut flowers and potted plants. They observe growth conditions to operate environmental control systems or manage cultivation records. They determine the optimal harvest timing for cut flowers, harvest them, and perform packing and shipping adjustments while maintaining quality. The work environment is mainly outdoors or in greenhouses, involving heavy labor and long working hours.
Future Outlook
While aging and successor shortages are becoming more serious, technological innovations aimed at the stable supply of high-quality flowers and labor-saving through ICT introduction are expected to advance. In the market, interest in environmentally considerate cultivation and regional branding is increasing, and demand for highly specialized personnel will continue in the future.
Personality Traits
Able to pay fine attention to detail / Has patience / Interested in the natural environment
Work Style
Dispatched Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / OJT Training / Part-time Worker / Seasonal
Career Path
Worker → Leader/Supervisor → Site Manager → Production Technology Staff → Owner
Required Skills
Cut Flower Processing / Fertilization and Irrigation Management / Greenhouse Management / Pest and Disease Control / Seedling Raising Techniques / Transplanting Management
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Breeding Knowledge / ICT Environmental Control / Market Needs Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Requires adjustment of cultivation methods in response to weather and market changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is required to not miss subtle changes in the environment or pests and diseases. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves a lot of heavy labor and long hours of outdoor and greenhouse work. |
| Problem Solving | Important for dealing with troubles such as pests, diseases, and weather fluctuations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it is based more on routine tasks than innovation. |
Aliases
- Cut Flower Cultivation Worker
- Floriculture Worker
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