Story: Commercial Indoor Plant Growing
Episode: 4
Presenter: Nigel Ruck
Air Date: 23rd March 2024

Nigel visits Benara Nurseries, one of Perth’s leaders in horticultural plant production, and learns how they commercially grow plants indoors.

• Benara Nurseries, established in 1963, is a prominent wholesale nursery in Australia known for its commitment to horticultural excellence and utilisation of innovative plant growth techniques.
• They boast a vast operation spanning 520 acres (with over 300 acres in full production) and employing over 350 staff, reflecting their dedication to the industry.
• Growing plants from seed is a natural and widely practiced method and seed germination involves placing seeds in high-quality soil mix, maintaining moisture and light conditions until seedlings are ready for transplanting.
• Propagation tips gleaned from Benara Nurseries emphasise the importance of quality seed raising soil mix and providing a bright, wind-protected environment to ensure successful seed growth.
• Propagating plants from cuttings also offers a cost-effective means of expanding your plant collection; by taking cuttings from established plants, removing lower leaves, and placing stems in propagation mix, new plants can be generated.
• Benara Nurseries exemplifies this technique with thousands of plants propagated from leaf cuttings, showcasing its simplicity and effectiveness.