Flower Grower
はなさいばいにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that uses flower production techniques to grow and manage cut flowers and potted flowers until shipment.
Description
Flower Growers handle everything from nursery work such as seed sowing, cuttings, and grafting to cultivation management in greenhouses or open fields, pest and disease control, fertilizer and cultivation management, quality selection of cut flowers and potted flowers after harvest, packaging, and shipment adjustment. They are required to manage temperature, humidity, and light to optimize the growth environment, conduct soil analysis, and formulate and implement cultivation plans. Introduction of cultivation techniques suited to varieties and market needs, as well as utilization of mechanization and automation technologies for efficiency improvement, are progressing, making acquisition of the latest knowledge essential.
Future Outlook
Flower demand is stable both domestically and internationally, and there is demand for highly specialized personnel through the introduction of technologies for production efficiency and high quality. In the aging agricultural sector, successor shortages are an issue, and opportunities for young technicians to enter are expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Good at observing nature / Has ambition / Has patience / Has planning ability
Work Style
Early Morning and Night Work / Farm Employment / Greenhouse Work / Open Field Cultivation / Self-employed Farming
Career Path
Flower Farmer Apprentice → Flower Grower → Production Manager → Cultivation Supervisor → Owner (Farm Owner)
Required Skills
Flower Cultivation Technology / Greenhouse Management / Harvest and Shipment Management / Nursery Techniques / Pest and Disease Control
Recommended Skills
Breeding Knowledge / Horticultural Machinery Operation / Sales and Marketing Knowledge / Soil Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate temperature, humidity, and nutrient management is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of farm work and handling heavy objects. |
| Planning & Organization | Because production planning and appropriate cultivation schedules need to be created. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick response to problems such as pests, diseases, and poor growth is necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Floral Decoration Skills Test
- Pesticide Handler
Aliases
- Cut Flower Grower
- Flower Farmer
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