Before planting
Soil analysis
Laboratory soil analysis to guide amendments and fertilizer choices.
Shop Grow Organic (opens in a new tab) ← Growing resources
For U.S. growers
Ranunculus growing supplies & supplier links
A practical shopping reference, from corm preparation to harvest. Use it alongside the growing instructions for Butterfly, Romance and Novelty.
Supplier links checked November 4, 2026.
Build a list for your setup
You may already own many of these supplies. Trays are for pre-sprouting or transplant production; tunnels, frost cover and cold-storage equipment depend on your growing conditions and scale. Confirm product specifications, stock, shipping and order requirements with each supplier.
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Prepare your corms and planting beds
Start with your growing method and soil results, then choose the supplies that fit your crop.
For pre-sprouting
Pre-sprouting trays
Reusable 1020 trays with drainage; matching solid trays where your watering method calls for them.
Shop Bootstrap Farmer (opens in a new tab)For trays or containers
Growing medium and pots
Propagation mix, perlite, pots and transplant supplies suited to your chosen method.
Shop Greenhouse Megastore (opens in a new tab)Core supplies
Variety labels and markers
Plant labels and garden markers to keep varieties and planting dates identifiable.
Shop Greenhouse Megastore (opens in a new tab)Based on test results
Fertilizer and amendments
Choose products and rates for your soil, irrigation water and growing system. A supplier listing is not a crop feeding prescription.
Shop Greenhouse Megastore (opens in a new tab)Optional
Weed-barrier fabric
Woven ground cover without pre-cut holes lets you match the spacing for your series. Include anchoring pins in your plan.
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Water, protect and monitor the crop
Match irrigation to bed length and water supply. Protection and monitoring needs vary with the climate and structure.
Core supplies
Drip irrigation
Drip tape or dripline, mainline, filter, pressure regulator, fittings and end closures. Size the system to your beds; add a timer if needed. The linked kit is a commercial-scale example.
Shop DripWorks (opens in a new tab)Climate dependent
Frost cover
Agribon row cover is one option. Select cover weight and dimensions for your conditions, with hoops and anchors as needed.
Shop Grow Organic (opens in a new tab)Climate dependent
Caterpillar or high tunnel
Compare structures for your planting season, site, wind and snow conditions, and ventilation needs.
Shop Farmers Friend (opens in a new tab)If support is needed
Flower-support netting
Horizontal support netting, together with suitable posts and fasteners. Choose a width that fits your bed.
Shop Territorial Seed (opens in a new tab)Monitoring
Soil thermometer
A probe thermometer with Fahrenheit readings for checking soil or growing-medium temperature.
Shop Johnny’s Selected Seeds (opens in a new tab)For covered growing
Air temperature and humidity
Thermometers and humidity monitors for propagation spaces, tunnels and greenhouses.
Shop Greenhouse Megastore (opens in a new tab)For nutrient monitoring
pH and EC meters
Select meters suitable for the water or growing medium you will test. Include the appropriate calibration and storage solutions.
Shop GrowersHouse (opens in a new tab)Monitoring
Pest-monitoring cards
Sticky cards to help detect and identify flying pests as part of regular crop scouting.
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Harvest, hold and deliver
Plan clean tools, clean containers and an appropriate holding space before the first harvest.
Core supplies
Harvest tools and flower buckets
Sharp shears, sharpening tools and clean flower buckets. Keep tools and containers clean between uses.
Shop Johnny’s Selected Seeds (opens in a new tab)For cut-flower handling
Holding solutions and flower food
Commercial holding products and take-home flower food serve different stages. Choose the appropriate product and follow its mixing directions. Some wholesale pricing requires an account.
Shop Floral Supply Syndicate (opens in a new tab)Based on harvest volume
Cold-storage equipment
A suitable flower cooler or walk-in cooling system. Evaluate room insulation, equipment compatibility and capacity before buying.
Shop CoolBot by Store It Cold (opens in a new tab)Other items to have ready
- Clean soaking containers and a reliable water source.
- Gloves, measuring tools, a planting trowel or dibber, and bed-preparation tools.
- Cleaning supplies appropriate for your tools and containers.
- For bunch sales: rubber bands, flower sleeves and transport containers.
Keep the growing guide close
Our 10-page ranunculus growing guide is available after customer login under Files & prices.
Sign in for the growing guide →Supplier links are a purchasing reference, not a requirement to buy every item. Match fertilizers to test results. Select crop-protection products only for an identified need and follow the current U.S. label and applicable local requirements.
For more on holding solutions versus customer flower food, read FloraLife’s ranunculus care guidance ↗.