Sectors
Sub sector
Production Horticulture
Audience
Employer, New entrant / guardian, Trade association, Training provider
Availability
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Lantra: Production Horticulture
The production horticulture industry consists of 7,700 businesses, with 95,000 people and is worth an estimated £3 billion. The industry splits into the distinct areas of ornamental plant, flower and tree production (including retail nursery outlets) and food production, also included are fruit, vegetable, salad, herb and potato production.
Production horticulture is all about the large-scale production of plants, fruits and vegetables, which are sold either to be eaten as food or as ornamental plants for gardening.