Description
**Description**
Peonies are among the most beloved and commercially valuable petaled flowers, yet they are notoriously misunderstood by growers. This structured online training program dismantles every myth and gives you a science-backed, practical blueprint for successful peony cultivation. You will start with an in-depth module on selecting the right peony variety for your climate zone, covering herbaceous, tree, and intersectional (Itoh) types with a detailed comparison guide you can download and keep. The training then moves into bare root planting instruction, showing you exactly how deep to plant, which direction the eyes should face, and how to mulch correctly for winter dormancy. You will follow a season-by-season care schedule that tells you precisely when to fertilize, when to stake, and when to withhold water. A full module is devoted to understanding and managing ants, botrytis, and verticillium wilt — the three biggest threats to peony crops. You will learn the commercial grower’s method for cutting peonies at the marshmallow bud stage to extend shelf life by up to two weeks. Post-cut conditioning protocols, including cold storage temperatures and ethylene sensitivity, are covered in detail with a printable reference card included. The training also covers succession planting strategies to extend your bloom window across six to eight weeks instead of the typical two. You will receive a peony cultivar selection spreadsheet with bloom time, stem height, fragrance rating, and market value data. Whether you grow for personal use or plan to sell to florists, this blueprint gives you the exact roadmap to a reliable peony harvest.
**Format**
Structured video modules with downloadable reference guides, spreadsheets, and a printable care calendar.
**Duration**
4.5 hours of on-demand video content across 9 focused modules.
**What You’ll Learn**
Variety selection by climate; bare root planting technique; season-by-season care scheduling; pest and disease management; commercial cutting and conditioning methods.
**Target Audience**
Home gardeners, hobby farmers, and small-scale flower farmers who want to specialize in peony production for personal or commercial purposes.
