Flower Cultivator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Agricultural workers who grow and manage ornamental grasses, flowers, and floricultural products and ship them to the market. They handle a series of tasks from seeding to seedling raising, transplanting, cultivation management, harvesting, and packaging.
Description
Flower cultivators are specialists who grow and produce ornamental grasses, potted flowers, cut flowers, etc., with high ornamental value. Starting from seeding or cuttings in seedling beds, they handle transplanting, fertilization, irrigation, pest and disease control, flowering adjustment, management according to flowering periods, harvesting, sorting, packaging, and shipping in open fields or greenhouses. Planning cultivation schedules, operating environmental control systems, selecting varieties, and introducing new technologies are also important. Developing high-value-added varieties suited to market needs and adopting sustainable farming methods are future challenges.
Future Outlook
While the shortage of successors due to aging is becoming more serious, flower consumption remains stable. Competition with imported flowers and adaptation to climate change are challenges, but there is potential to expand market opportunities through smart agriculture, development of high-value-added varieties, and introduction of sustainable farming methods.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Has hygiene awareness / Interested in natural environments / Meticulous and orderly / Patient
Work Style
Employment at Agricultural Corporation / Seasonal Employment / Self-employed Farming / Shift Night Work
Career Path
Apprentice Cultivator → Flower Cultivator → Cultivation Management Supervisor → Farm Manager → Self-employed Agricultural Manager
Required Skills
Harvesting, Sorting, and Packaging / Pest and Disease Control / Seedling Raising / Soil Management / Temperature and Humidity Management / Transplanting Work
Recommended Skills
Digital Agriculture / Flower Arrangement / Greenhouse Environmental Control / Soil Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To closely observe pests, diseases, and growth conditions and take appropriate measures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires long hours of standing work and carrying heavy materials, demanding endurance. |
| Planning & Organization | To accurately plan cultivation schedules and procurement of materials and personnel. |
Related Qualifications
- Horticultural Decorator Technician
- Landscaping Technician
Aliases
- Floriculture Cultivator
- Horticultural Farmer
- Ornamental Tree Cultivator
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