Sydney Flower Market is bustling with bouquets ahead of Mother’s Day
The Sydney Flower Market will be swamped as an estimated 300,000 people buy flowers this week in the lead up to Mother’s Day.
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The Sydney Flower Market will be swamped as an estimated 300,000 people buy flowers this week in the lead up to Mother’s Day.
The Daily Telegraph was given exclusive access into the colourful and hectic world of the Flower Market and talked to the Aussies who ensure that all mum will be able to enjoy a beautiful bouquet this weekend.
Michael Bagala is one of the owners of Bagala Brothers Flower Farm and he told the Telegraph about the scale of the event.
“It’s pretty much the pinnacle of selling large volumes of flowers, Mother’s Day helps you get through the quieter months” he said. Mr Bagala is one of the many growers who work around the clock to ensure the public can access high quality flowers in the lead up to Sunday.
The market sources flowers from farms in The Central Coast, Horsley Park and Leppington regions as well as some areas in the Hills, Dural and Glenorie.
While overseas flowers are sourced from India, Africa and even Thailand.
The Telegraph spoke to Matt whose family has been in the business for over three decades.
“My father started 35 years ago, I’ve been in it now close to 10 years” he said. Matt says he expects to rake in upwards of $200,000 by the end of the week.
Some of the markets’ bestsellers include dahlias, roses and gerberas. However the market is left bare by the end of the week.
The NSW cut flower industry is estimated to be worth over $200 million at the “farm gate” and a further $500 million at a retail level.
Fresh flower demand is mostly dependent on fashion trends as opposed to other horticultural crops.
The week before Mother’s Day is the biggest sales period when it comes to the sale of fresh flowers. People from all over Sydney have, and will continue to flock to Homebush in Sydney’s West to grab a bright bouquet just before Mother’s Day.
Originally published as Sydney Flower Market is bustling with bouquets ahead of Mother’s Day
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