Succession Sowing Without Overwhelm: Why constant sowing isn't always the answer

Succession sowing is often presented as the key to having flowers all season long. But on many small UK flower farms, the pressure to keep sowing again and again can quietly create more work than the flowers are worth.

In this episode of MULCH, Rebecca explores what succession sowing actually means and why misunderstanding it can lead to unnecessary labour, overwhelm, and resentment.

Using ecological thinking and real examples from the field, she reflects on how a resilient flower farm often relies less on constant repetition and more on seasonal transition, where different plants step forward as the season moves on.

You'll hear about:

• Why succession sowing doesn't always mean growing the same flowers repeatedly

• How seasonal transitions can create a steady flow of flowers

• The question every grower should ask before adding another sowing

• Why working with the season builds resilience in a flower farming business

If succession plans are starting to feel overwhelming, this episode offers a calmer and more sustainable way to think about the season ahead.

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Explore resources for flower farmers, including the Flower Farmer's Planner and business planning tools:

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